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 [...]
Oct
12
What’s in Your Kid’s Lunchbox? Ideas to Re-Motivate You to Pack Healthy Lunches
October 12, 2010 | 2 Comments
Over a month has passed since school started. If you wanted to start the year with a healthy lunch plan for your kids, it’s very possible that it’s not always in action. And that’s ok. We’re often excited about our plans to eat–and feed our kids–healthier, but the reality is, we get busy, tired, bored, [...]
Jun
16
Anise Tea Cookies
June 16, 2010 | 5 Comments
Today’s post is about tea cookies or biscotti made with anise seeds. I like to have something with my tea or coffee. And while I try not to make it a habit to eat when I feel like a warm drink, it’s nice to have something in my pantry for those moments.
Half the wheat amount [...]
May
31
Healthy Snacks
May 31, 2010 | 5 Comments
Q & A: Can you do a post on what sort of snacks are good for us? I usually get very hungry between meals and reach for nutri-grain which I know is processed and has a lot of sugar. would love to hear some advice from you.
–Shayma. The Spice Spoon.
Answer:
My first choice is always wholesome [...]
May
26
Fresh Green Garbanzo Beans…Middle Eastern Street Food, New US Food Trend
May 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Fresh green garbanzo beans–called hamleh in Arabic–are one of spring must-haves in Jordan. What I like about the Middle East and miss sometimes in the US, is that you don’t have to go out of your way to eat seasonal. It’s normal, common sense, and what everyone does. Some foods are available all year long, [...]
