Sabrina 
Don’t stroll past those eggplants just yet; you might be missing out on some very healthy nutrient giving vegetables. It may look odd and you are probably asking your self, what does eggplant taste like? Eggplants are not our everyday cooking ingredients like spinach or cheese at least for me, but I have grown to use them a lot more frequently, this is because aside from its nutrients, it is …
No one can deny fried food is delicious. French fries, chicken nuggets, corndogs, onion rings, fried shrimp… Just reading the name of some fried foods can be mouthwatering. However, we all know fried food isn’t healthy for us and that’s another reality that can’t be denied. The oil used to fry food might not be bad in small quantities but regular fryers use a lot of it, which can lead …
Isn’t it the worst when you’re trying to remove ice from an ice cube tray and it just won’t budge? Ice cube trays are one of those kitchen items that’s often an afterthought, but some options are truly better than others. In this article, I’ll discuss why it’s worth having good ice cube trays, what to look for, and which the best options are. Feel free to skip right to …
Whether you’re filtering out an unpleasant taste or are concerned about chemicals in your water, more and more people are choosing to filter tap water in their home. Overall, filtering tap water is less expensive than buying bottled water, and generates less plastic waste. Not sure which filtration system will be best for you? We’re here to help! Below, you’ll find my reviews of my very favorite water filtration pitchers; …
One of the fascinating dichotomies of healthy eating is the pressure from nutritionists to eat more Omega-3 fatty acids, preferably from fish sources, combined with the concerns about toxic levels of mercury and pollution related to fish farming. The bigger the fish, the more likely it is to be dangerous for you due to its pollutants. Shark, swordfish, and tuna all have the potential to raise mercury to dangerous levels …
Clam chowder is one of my favorite fall comfort foods. Creamy soup with the delicious texture of clams is filling, good for me, and feels like cuddling up warm and cozy. But making clam chowder is more effort than I can often put into cooking on busy weekdays, when my kids are home and life is busy. Canned clam chowder is a life saver when I want something delicious but …
Tasty, refreshing, important, nutritional, and the list goes on and on. Whatever name you want to call it, spices represent them all. What will the world be without all these lovely spices to cook with? Talking about spices, turmeric makes a great one, and you all will agree with me that the benefits of turmeric are immeasurable both for health and cooking. Be that as it may, some people only …
In my house, canned beans are just a given. Yes, almost all bean products can be created at home from dry beans, but unless you have all day to sit by a pressure cooker, it’s just not practical. Finding the best canned refried beans was crucial for my family; this versatile vegetable can be the centerpiece of a meal with taco or burrito night, or be added to other dishes, …