How to Incorporate Flaxseed in Your Banana Bread Recipes
When a creative cook meets the wannabe fit mom in me… Before you let your imagination loose, let me just finish the thought 😊 Experiments in my kitchen are inspired by my desire to feed my kids healthy and me wanting to keep in shape. This is not an easy task,...
read moreThis is Why You Should Make Your Pancakes in the Oven
There’s no better way to start your day than pancakes. Warm, fluffy, and delicious, they will put a smile on your face for sure. But wait… Someone has to wake up and make them. Mix the batter (and inevitably make a mess with all the bowls), then stand over the...
read moreHow to Make Epic Rice Cooker Pancakes
When it comes to pancakes, Japan has so much to offer: Nutella pancakes, tall hotcakes, airy soufflé flapjacks. And now, our newest obsession as seen in Japan – rice cooker pancakes. Well, who knew that the most widely used Japanese kitchen appliance could be used to...
read moreThese Pancake Recipes Will Help You See the World Better!
Went to check my eyes last week, still shortsighted. The doctor suggested I take vitamin E supplements or eat more kale. “Kale? Isn’t there anything else that improves vision doc? I’m not a big fan of kale, you know…” He said “Sure, search the net, you’ll find many...
read moreExercise vs. Diet – What’s Better for Weight Loss?
When scouring the web, it’s nigh on impossible not to run into a new (and ‘super effective, celebrity-approved’) form of weight loss treatment or a ten-minute exercise regimen that will get rid of all your belly fat in just a month. The fact that there are so many of...
read more3 Different Ways to Incorporate Chia Seeds in Your Banana Bread Recipes
Information on food and nutrition is so widely available that it would be a shame not to take advantage of it. As a mom, I can no longer ignore the fact that white refined sugar is bad, especially when I know that there are so many safe, natural alternatives to it....
read more10 Pancakes to Try Before You Die (And Where to Find Them)
Classic American pancakes are great – tender, fluffy, and very simple to make. But when you are not in the mood to spend time over the stovetop, go out there and start exploring. Yes, standard pancakes are great to make at home, but when you get out these, forget...
read moreHow to Make Banana Bread in a Jar
Have you seen banana bread in a jar? It is the cutest gift you can give your guests after a Christmas dinner, bridal or baby shower, a relaxed birthday party or a rustic wedding. I made banana bread in a jar for my sister’s baby shower last year. Easy and simple you...
read more5 Reasons to Take Your Lunch to Work
Making sure you’re getting a decent lunch is essential if you want to function well when you’re at work. During a particularly busy day at the office, you may be tempted to skip your midday meal, but it is one of the most important features of your working day. To...
read moreHow to Make Pancake Lasagna
Breakfast just got better! The most important meal of the day now unites everyone’s favorite sweet treat, fluffy pancakes, and the best Italian dish, lasagna. Can it be? Sure it can! It is easy, hearty, delicious, and yes, full of calories. So, if you are trying to...
read more12 Amazing Recipes Made with Cream of Tartar
Cream of tartar is my new favorite ingredient! A few months ago, I was making a meringue pie for the first time and in the process, I found out how important this simple ingredient is. And not just for meringues! The Many Uses of Cream of Tartar Adding just a...
read moreSimple Ways To Put Protein into Your Diet: Celebrate Men’s Health Month in June
The month of June is here and it is all about grilling, pool days, vacations, fathers, and men’s health. National Men’s Health Month is often overshadowed by the sunny days and hamburgers, but in my brand new Guy’s Guide to Eating Healthy Men’s Cookbook, I have made...
read moreThe Best Egg Substitutes for Your Vegan Pancake Recipes
Knowing a few good egg substitutes will come handy even if you aren’t vegan. For instance, you might find them useful if someone who has egg allergy comes over and you really want to treat them to something tasty. Or maybe you decide to cut on calories and lose a few...
read moreHow to Make a Perfect Swiss Meringue Buttercream Using Cream of Tartar
Everyone loves Swiss meringue buttercream because it is so quick and easy to make. This frosting is based on an ingredient we all have in the kitchen – egg whites, cooked in a water bath and whipped until light and airy. The final touch is given with the...
read more7 Fun Facts About Bananas and Banana Bread You Didn’t Know
We all love banana bread! It is one of the simplest sweet treats on the planet and yet utterly delicious. I am sure you all know that overripe bananas are the best to use in your banana bread recipes but did you know that banana bread is not a bread at all? Or that it...
read moreTake A Short Cut with These 5 Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes To Make Mom Smile
With Mother’s Day around the corner, a little pampering is in order for the invaluable and tireless work of a Mom. And what better way to celebrate Mom than with a homemade trim and terrific brunch menu and a surprise skin care treatment. No matter the occasion,...
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