It’s time to plan that next birthday party. Do you really want more chips, candy, and cake? This year, promise yourself you’re going to strive for a healthier birthday party. So…what’s on the menu? Our top five tips include: 1) Lots of crunch Fresh fruits, veggies, popcorn, whole-grain crackers, favorite cereals, and even nuts (but […]
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Kale Brownies
Kale brownies: Many would ask, “Why?” We say, “Why not?” We’re not trying to hide anything over here, but if you’re going to eat brownies anyway, why not get your daily dose of greens at the same time? We first made these brownies for Kale-a-Palooza, a party thrown by Food Bloggers Los Angeles. Our […]
50 Best Plants on the Planet
We know we’re supposed to eat lots of fruits and veggies. We know that some pack more of a nutritional punch than others. But which ones are the best – and how do we cook them? Happily, there’s a new book that answers all of those questions and more: 50 Best Plants on the Planet […]
Cure the Holiday Blues with Blueberry Quinoa Salad
Holiday pressures got you feeling blue? If you don’t celebrate Christmas, or if you’re just plain sick of red and green overload, you might need a simple change of color. This blueberry quinoa salad is so colorful it might change your meal plan and your mood. Bonus: It’s got such a nice “pop” of unexpected […]
Real Food: Bellanave Dairy
Editor’s note: In this issue of Real Food Summer, we visited Bellanave Dairy, a 7,000-acre farm near Bakersfield, CA. “How do you get milk from a cow?” goes one of the running jokes in our house. “You just right-click on it.” Of course our kids don’t really think this, but they might as well, considering […]
Real Food – A Series About Where Your Food Comes From
How much do you know about what you’re eating? We’ve got a new feature we call Real Food. Throughout this series we look at all kinds of “real” food – i.e., where it comes from, how it’s made, and what’s in it. Primarily, this series focuses on unprocessed or minimally processed foods with a good […]