Looking for something different to throw on the grill? Try grilling pizza! Grilled pizza has a wonderful crisp texture and gets a bit of a tasty charred flavor. The super hot temperature of the grill cooks pizza quickly, like a wood-fire oven. While you do the...
Humans have been fermenting foods and beverages for thousands of years. Nearly every culture of the world has a traditional fermented dish. Fermentation is a means of food preservation, and through this process the ingredients we start with take on new flavors and...
Did you know that we should eat fruit every day? Some kids have no trouble with this, some eat it all before you can buy more, some forget that it’s there and it goes bad. Stocking up on one of kids’ favorites–fruit leather–is a fun way to add...
It’s grilling season! There’s nothing like a cookout—friends, family, fresh food—but could using your grill be increasing your cancer risk? I hate to rain on your barbecue but the answer is yes. Grilling foods, especially meats, results in the formation of...
Do you want to know how to cook a perfect egg every time? This is a super simple process that’s easy and versatile. It’s called “steam basting.” By varying the cooking time, you can cook eggs just the way you like them. You can eat these eggs...
Hi! I’m Laura, dietitian and mom to two sweet, rowdy kids. I love food and nutrition! My passion is helping families celebrate balance, health and happiness in the kitchen, at the table and in life.
