Back when we were kids, it seemed like there were just two choices of citrus fruit to eat: oranges or grapefruit. But now it seems like practically every other day there’s a new variety of citrus to try. What’s the difference? Which ones taste the best? And which ones your kids will actually eat? To […]
Panela Quinoa Black Bean Wraps #GoAutentico
Do you know Cacique products? You’ve probably seen them in your supermarket, but if you’ve never used them before you’re missing out! Cacique is the #1 brand of Mexican-style cheeses, chorizos, and cremas, and your new favorite cheese, panela. Panela is a curd-style crumbly cheese that holds its shape very well no matter what size […]
Genova Tuna Polenta Bites
When you need quick, kid-friendly protein, you can turn to tuna. And when you need a quick and easy appetizer, you can turn to these Genova tuna polenta bites. Since tuna is such a heart-healthy food, and February is National Heart Health Month, we thought there’d be no better time to feature our favorite fish. […]
Orange Picking – and Fresh Orange Coleslaw
When it’s January in Southern California, there’s no time for post-holiday blues because it’s time for orange picking! (Side note to friends who don’t live in Southern California: Sorry. This is not meant to rub in the fact that each day it is 72 and sunny here. It’s just a statement of fact. And we’d […]
Reducetarianism and Healthy Turkey Quinoa Chili
We just recently heard the term “reducetarianism” for the first time, and we like it. It’s about reducing the amount of meat/poultry and meat products you eat for environmental reasons, and we find it particularly compelling. Realistically, in our house, we’re not about to give up meat entirely. That said, we like the idea of […]
Sumo Citrus Season Arriving Early This Year
Sumo citrus fans have some good news this year. There will be more Sumos this season, and they will arrive in stores nearly three weeks early this year. Sumo citrus is that addictively sweet jumbo-sized mandarin orange with the distinctive “top knot. It’s on track to launch its season in late January, according to Seth […]
5 (Doable) New Year’s Family Food Resolutions
You know those New Year’s food resolutions that you start out making – like eliminating all added sugar – that turn out to be really, really hard to keep? Sure, resolutions are aspirational, but they’re also arbitrary. If you set the bar too high, they can lead to discouragement. Worst case scenario, they can lead […]
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