A Brief Rant About Finding Healthy Food in the Supermarket
July 26, 2010 - Written by Deb
Healthy eating is on my mind. In fact, it’s on my mind a lot lately as I deal with some dietary issues for my eight year old son. We’ve never been truly unhealthy eaters, more that we rely on convenience. My own problems (which are different from my son’s) have to do with my weight and are more a matter of getting up off my fat butt to work out than stepping away from the chips. I wasn’t much of a label reader before The Boy’s food issues but I did make sure we ate our fruits and veggies and didn’t ingest stuff like fried Twinkies all the time.
Lately however, I’m reading a lot more labels.
Now, I’m not going to make any excuses for past bad habits. Most of us aren’t idiots. We know the types of foods we should eat, just as smokers know that cancer is just a puff away. We know what we should be eating and we all have excuses as to why we’re not doing our best in that area. Here’s the problem as I see it: The best, …
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Top 15 Food Fails
July 24, 2010 - Written by DebFood is a pleasure. Though it’s something to be enjoyed, it’s also to provide sustenance and nutrition for our bodies. Some foods don’t quite make the cut either way. It’s one thing if a food that is bad for you tastes really, really good. It’s quite another story when the food is bad and one bite can land you in the hospital.
Behold: Cookerati’s Top 15 Food Fails
1. Velveeta
There’s a reason it melts better than cheddar, though we wouldn’t exactly tout that as a selling point. This over-processed, greasy alternative to American cheeses is almost inedible, but it’s cheap and it melts and for some that’s all that counts.
2. Cheese that doesn’t need refrigeration
There’s a reason you find most cheeses in the refrigerated dairy aisle. If it’s not somewhere cold, ask yourself why -but whatever you do, don’t read the label if you have a bad heart.
3. Items with the word “product” or “food” next to them
The picture says it all, …
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10 Things to Eat or Drink to Keep Cool on a Hot Summer Day
July 12, 2010 - Written by Deb
I don’t know what the weather is like in your corner of the world, but where I live we’ve been dealing with 90 and 100+ degree temps, with no rain. We have a brown, crunchy lawn and wilty flowers. While my family does seek relief with air conditioning and a swim in our pool, we also enjoy other ways to keep cool.
Here are our favorite ways to beat the heat without having to turn on the A.C. or don a swimsuit.
1. Water
Make no mistake, water is the most important thing you can take into your body on a hot summer day, and nothing will cool you better. Without water you will become dehydrated, and might even get heat stroke. Water helps to keep your body temperature at a healthy level.
Take your drinking water to a luxurious level by making “spa water.” Fill a pitcher of filtered water with ice, cucumber slices and lemon slices. Drink it while lounging poolside and you’ll feel like you’re undergoing a day of pampering.
2. Watermelon
As soon as you buy watermelon, slice it up, put it in an airtight container and place it to chill in …
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WW: Cherry Blossom Time
April 14, 2010 - Written by Diana
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Date night with Dine Originals Chef Series Class
April 2, 2010 - Written by DianaLast night we decided to try out the Dine Originals Chef Series at North Market, alone without any kids – that qualifies as a date right? Chef Matt Prokopchak set up a menu consisting of Campanian Easter Bread, Roman Lamb and Potatoes and Traveling Italian Lime and Coconut Cheesecake with a Cookie Crust( the original said cashew, but he had cookies in front of us). It’s like watching a cooking show while eating. My husband after we were seated and drinking a glass of wine (I don’t think the wine’s important to the point but may be), Chef Matt added some wine to the lamb roast already in the oven, and my husband realizing dinner is almost ready turns to me and asks – so we get to eat this food while we’re here. “Yes”, I whispered back. Not sure I meant it – “ So this is dinner and included in our cost?” – Again I answered in the positive. He says “Cool”, with a big grin. See you have to understand the guy. He said he would go, and it was fine (rolling my eyes at fine). I guess he thought it meant sitting through a …
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WW – St Patrick’s Work Night Dinner
March 18, 2010 - Written by Diana
St. Paddy’s Day Corned Beef on a work night. Do it in a Crockpot!!
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WW- Have You Started Your Spring (Window) Garden Yet?
March 17, 2010 - Written by Diana
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WW – Birthday Dinner – Thanks Kids!
March 4, 2010 - Written by Diana
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Is Your Car Prepared For An Emergency?
February 19, 2010 - Written by DianaToday might sound more like a Public Service Announcement than a picnic in the park. Last Monday’s experience really opened our eyes and made us think about being prepared. Usually during the winter, everyone thinks about getting ready for winter, but are you really ready? What if you were stuck in a snowstorm between exits barely moving for 4 hours. Do you have what you need? What if it was longer?
We were prepared, more than the average person. We travelled up to Edinboro, PA overnight for a college visit with my son. We knew that we would be gone overnight and that we might be caught in a snowstorm, so we packed for that. We had drinks in the cooler, snacks in the car, including trailmix and fruit. We had blankets, and pillows, gloves, hats, coats, and extra clothing since we were going overnight. We also had a flashlight and other things.
Since we were travelling, we were prepared for a long trip with a little extra in case something happened along the way. What if you were leaving work though, and got stuck right behind an accident when the highway was closed down. …
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WW – Black Quinoa (or Black Gold)
January 28, 2010 - Written by Diana
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