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When we started cooking more frequently, one of our first lessons had to do with… knives. “You only need one,” says Mark Bittman, an American food journalist. We couldn’t agree more with Mark that all you really need to have a complete kitchen is a good chef’s knife. Mark says it well: “A good paring […]
Most of us have heard this buzzword thrown around when a food is described as “healthy.” Or, you may have seen it on the front of the boxes in the cereal aisle. But do we really understand what antioxidants are and what they do for our bodies and our health? Understanding antioxidants is VERY […]
What if you could effortlessly add some vibrant crunch, color, and delicious tang to almost any meal? We have great news – YOU CAN! Quick pickled veggies are super-easy, involve minimal preparation, and provide huge flavor! If the thought of pickling our own vegetables intimidates you, you’re not alone. That was us! But we’re not […]
Do you ever stop and think about how you are aging? Now that we are in our 50’s (how did that happen?!) we are becoming VERY aware of how our bodies change as we get older. We also often hear from those older than us, “do the trips and experiences while you can!” I […]
Do you count numbers as part of your diet? Some people count calories. Others count carbs, sodium, fat, or added sugars. We know there are situations where it might be helpful to track these things, but let’s think differently for a moment. What if you took a different approach to counting and didn’t have to […]
With 2024 just a few days away, and everyone anxiously awaiting the announcement of their “New Year’s Resolutions,” we’d like to FIRST encourage you to take a moment and reflect on your accomplishments from this past year — and count every single one of them! For instance, maybe you: Started roasting vegetables multiple times […]
What if you could live to 100? And, we are talking about REALLY LIVING and REALLY THRIVING! Think of all the great moments, experiences and memories! Imagine being part of not just your grandchildren’s lives, but your great grandchildren…and great, great grandchildren! Have you heard of the Blue Zones project? Over a period of 10+ […]
With 2023 just a few days away, and everyone anxiously awaiting to announce their “New Year’s Resolutions,” we’d like to FIRST encourage you to take a moment and reflect on the accomplishments you’ve made this past year — and celebrate every single one of them! We have seen more progress this year than ever in […]
Do you know someone who eats the same foods over and over, each and every day? Some people may find comfort in this routine. Others would find themselves in the uncomfortable and frustrating situation of feeling “stuck in a rut.” A few years ago, we ran across someone who literally ate the same thing every […]