Jun
27
Green Fruit Smoothie
June 27, 2011 | 7 Comments
I made this fruit smoothie with my son few days ago, and we both enjoying sipping it on a sunny afternoon. He just loves pouring and measuring, so after chopping the fruit, I let him measure the amount and dump it in the blender.
The smoothie was a little sour thanks to the plain yogurt, which [...]
Jun
15
Which Organic Produce are Worth the Bucks?
June 15, 2011 | 4 Comments
“Which produce should I buy organic?”
I get this question quite frequently from my friends who are, like myself and most people, trying to find the balance between eating and feeding their kids the best produce and staying within a reasonable grocery budget.
That’s when I refer to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) lists; the Dirty Dozen [...]
Jun
6
Bye Bye MyPyramid…Hello MyPlate
June 6, 2011 | 7 Comments
But don’t get too comfortable, Mr. Plate.
This was the Buzz in the nutrition world on Thursday morning. The USDA, at a 10:45 am press release, revealed the new look of the pyramid, which turned out to be a plate.
In 1992, the USDA released this black pyramid. It was criticized for several reasons, including recommending too [...]
Jun
1
Summer Black Bean and Peach Salad
June 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Hello summer!
It seems like the temperature shot up right after Memorial day! It’s been in the 90’s over the weekend and 97 today in DC/Northern VA! Whow. I’m not ready to say good bye to the spring yet!
I made this salad over the weekend for a potluck picnic–which was canceled and moved indoors after a [...]
