Can you believe that Passover is around the corner? If you are like me, you know that it’s never too soon to start planning! The cleaning has started, but have you thought about making up your menus and shopping list?   Food is a big part of any celebration, especially Passover, that’s why it’s important…

What ingredient can turn a bland meal into something very flavorful? If you were thinking of spices or herbs, you were right! I can’t think of a better way to celebrate National Herbs and Spices Day on June 10th than trying out a new dish with your least used spices.   While you can always…

Many states are seeing COVID-19 cases on the rise with new restrictions on the number of people allowed to gather together.   Thanksgiving this year will look and feel different however, there are still many safe ways that you can celebrate this festive holiday without compromising tradition. And even though Thanksgiving gatherings will be smaller,…

Do you find yourself uninspired in the kitchen these days? Are you looking for new ways to spice up your mealtimes? You’re in luck because November 8th is National Cook Something Bold Day! This day is designed to encourage you to get out of your comfort zone and cook something new, bold, and daring. Grab…

Did you know that garlic is at its most flavorful shortly after being cut? The pungent smell and flavor are a result of the garlic cells being broken down. Celebrate this aromatic food for National Garlic Day on April 19th.   Garlic has a myriad of health properties that make it a superfood. It produces…

Now that it’s January, we’re getting into the frostier months of the year. When it’s cold and snowing outside, I always find myself craving food that will warm and comfort me inside. My go-to meal is none other than soup! January is National Soup Month, which is fitting given the winter season.   There are…

We’ve all been there. Struggling between the love of baking and the attempt to lead a healthier lifestyle. There are many flour options on the market today, each one providing a nutritional boost to your baked goods.   5 Flours to Try the Next Time You Bake 1.Quinoa Flour   Quinoa flour is growing in…

More and more these days you hear people saying that they are too busy to cook a healthy meal or that cooking takes up too much time. Typically, when we are in a rush, our food choices aren’t always the best. Planning meals ahead can help improve health while saving time and money.   Doesn’t…

The microwave oven is a great invention that has helped immensely with modern-day lifestyles.  The microwave provides you with an option for quick reheating when you are busy doing a million things.  Microwave ovens use electromagnetic radiation to heat foods up quickly, efficiently, and evenly compared to other slower methods of heating and cooking.  …

The idea of cooking a healthy dinner may intimidate you, but you shouldn’t let it!  Cooking should be a fun and enjoyable experience so allow your creativity to shine.  Luckily, Sunday is National Cooking Day and is a perfect day to celebrate home cooking and to experiment with new dishes.   National Cooking Day’s purpose…

It’s National Herb Week! National Herb Week is celebrated each year in May. It is a week to really appreciate and discover new and old herbs!   Many clubs, organizations, and societies of herbs celebrate and spread the word about all different herbs and their wondrous values. An herb is a plant that can act…

Do you love to cook?  Do you take the time to prepare what you love?  As a past dieter (I’m hoping by now you are on your way to saying that!), consider how you decided what you were going to cook for dinner.  More than likely it was what the “diet menu” dictated for the…

Whether you celebrated Passover or Easter, now that the holiday is behind you, it’s time to do a self-assessment on your cooking and eating habits and see where you can improve for next year.  For me, eating on Passover is different than the way I eat all year round.  For one, I eat matzoh instead…