Have you ever heard of nutritional yeast? It’s been around for a while, but it’s become increasingly popular in recent years for its uses in vegan cooking and more and more for its robust nutrition profile. There are a lot of claims on the internet about what this yellow, cheese-flavored dust can do for your...
Oral health is a topic that doesn’t get much attention. It’s not something we tend to think about until something goes wrong, but the truth is that it’s one of the most important parts of our overall health. In fact, your mouth is home to some of your body’s most delicate tissue — and if...
Soup is the perfect winter food after a long day in the cold. This recipe is full of bursting flavors like ginger, turmeric, and fennel, and it’s also rich in health benefits. These ingredients, along with the carrots, butternut squash, leek, and garlic, contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that help to support general health. This...
If you’re looking for a night out without loading up on alcohol, then the growing sober bars trend is for you. Whether you’re a non-drinker, looking to cut back on your drinking, or just want a night out without the hassle of alcohol, the non-alcoholic bar scene is taking cities around the world by storm....
As October nears its end, people start craving caramel apples and spooky-themed desserts. In November, kitchens will fill with the smells of pie, mashed potatoes, and turkey. However, holiday baking plans may be halted with the potential upcoming butter shortage. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Bureau of Labor Statistics are predicting this issue;...
Any time I go for a road trip, I know I’m going to need snacks. It not only helps keep hunger at bay and keep me on the road, but a good snack helps me stay alert. Ever since I decided to do a ketogenic diet though, traditional snacks were out the window. So what’s...
Rebecca Brauen is a baker who doesn’t shy from experimenting with new and delicious flavors. So when the resident of Yukon, Canada, wanted to make something unique for her daughter, her creative juices began flowing. She wondered if she could make cinnamon buns, but without the cinnamon. Enter Lemon Cinnamon Buns! “I surprised myself with this idea,”...
The first banana bread recipe came to light in 1933 when it appeared in the Balanced Cookbook by Mary Ellis Ames, but became more popular in the 50s with the release of the original Chiquita Banana’s Recipe Book. So it wasn’t shocking when Ruby Vaughan stumbled across a banana bread recipe in the Omaha World-Herald newspaper in 1958, and had never...
Baking bread is a time-consuming and intensive activity, but the results are so worth It. Nothing can quite beat freshly baked, homemade bread. It has the taste of pure love. However, because of the time and effort involving in bread-making, it’s no wonder many people don’t do it. Yeast doughs are finicky and you have to...
Potato pancakes, also known as latkes, are a staple in every Jewish home whenever Hanukkah comes around. They are delicious for everyone else all year round too! Potato pancakes make a filling brunch, lunch, or meatless dinner. They are a great new way to enjoy potatoes as if we need another way to make that vegetable...
Love marshmallows but also want to avoid processed, sugar-packed foods? Here’s a healthy marshmallow recipe for you! There’s no candy quite like marshmallows. Their texture is uniquely fluffy, sweet, and with a hint of vanilla. There are delicious roasted over a campfire, puffed into smores, popped over hot cocoa, or skewered next to a decadent...
According to a recent study, US households waste an estimated thirty to forty percent of the food they purchase every year. The total annual cost of this wasted food is approximately 240 billion dollars, which works out to be 1,866 dollars per household [1]. The truth is, however, a large portion of the food produced...
