Understanding grains (corn, wheat, multi-grain, etc.)

First and foremost I must get something off my chest. Just because a box of something at the grocery store or even a bagel at the bakery says “multi-grain” does not mean it is a healthy alternative. Multi-grain simply means the food is made with more than one grain and has absolutely nothing to do with whether any of [...]

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Recipe: Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwich

All I have to say about this sandwich is OMG! It is so incredibly good that my husband and I almost could not believe it. I was momentarily in shock that my kids didn’t like it, but then I said oh well – more for us! It certainly would be more convenient if they liked [...]

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Recipe: Whole-Wheat Waffles

What’s for breakfast this weekend? How about some yummy, healthy, easy-to-make, homemade waffles! You do need a waffle maker for this recipe, but I definitely think it is worth the $20 or $25 investment for a low priced model. I am still using my parents’ old waffle iron, which has to be at least 20 [...]

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A look inside a whole foods pantry

One of the frequent questions we get about eating real food is “what do you eat exactly?” Unfortunately so many people have come to rely on both processed foods and highly refined ingredients that most don’t know what they would eat without them (you may be one of these people!). I will be the first [...]

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Recipe: Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Making spaghetti sauce from scratch is surprisingly easy, and not surprisingly, delicious (especially if made with locally grown or homegrown tomatoes). While this dish takes a little bit of time to prepare, it takes very little skill. I recommend to double (or even triple) this recipe for lots of leftovers with little additional effort.  The [...]

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Recipe: Chocolate Torte with Whipped Cream and Chocolate Sauce

This dish is a wonderful (and healthier) alternative to a traditional flourless chocolate cake dessert. The chocolate torte is adapted from the chocolate powerballs recipe and can also be rolled into little individual balls. I can say that there is rarely a day that my fridge doesn’t have some of those in it! They are [...]

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Recipe: Tomato, Corn & Black Bean Side Salad (or dip if you want it to be)

This is a perfect dish for all of those fresh tomatoes and cobs of corn that are now in season. One word of caution though, freshly harvested corn does not have to be cooked long at all. I used to buy corn from the grocery store and boil it for 10 – 12 minutes, which [...]

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How to eat whole foods at restaurants

Since we started our 100 Days of Real Food pledge eating at restaurants has become quite a challenge, but we have also learned a lot from the experience. Below are some tips and suggested meals if you also want to try to stick to whole foods while eating out. General Tips: Avoid bread items such [...]

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Recipe: Whole-Wheat Buttermilk Cheese Biscuits

These biscuits are simply a slightly altered version of the original whole-wheat biscuit recipe that I posted a few months ago. Instead of using regular milk you use buttermilk and also add some cheese. It is that simple. And delicious I might add. These biscuits also freeze very nicely in a big zip lock bag [...]

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For convenience: The best store-bought snacks

When your focus is eating whole foods you end up cooking a lot. There is just no way around it. And despite my commitment to our new diet, I occasionally miss the convenience of ready-made store bought foods. Not only do I have to make sure I cook a healthy dinner every night, but I [...]

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