Love granola bars, but wish they didn’t have so much sugar? Make your own. A perfect back-to-school treat! Chewy Granola Bars Recipe2 cups quick-cooking oats (or 2 cups rolled oats, processed briefly in a food processor)1 cup crisp brown rice cereal 1 cup sliced almonds or coarsely chopped pecans1 cup raisins, dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots,…
Bees make it, bears love it, and Aristotle called it the nectar of the gods. When found recently in an Egyptian pyramid, it was edible, tasty, and bacteria-free. In our world of artificial food flavors and products, honey (thankfully!) has remained as pure as it was thousands of years ago. Honey is in your cereal,…
They’re good for you, taste great, and can fit into a low-calorie eating plan. They can be your breakfast, lunch, snack, or dessert. Sound too good to be true? Smoothies are more than just the lastest craze in mall food-court options. They’re so tasty and easy to make, you’ll soon be hooked!How to Make a…
Recently my mother-in-law was contemplating making some healthier than usual cookies. The idea is to have something to grab on the way out the door to give you energy, yet offer some nutrition at the same time. My offering is a variation of my Monster Cookies. Breakfast Cookies 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/3…
Strawberry season is a treasured time of the year. Eaten fresh, sliced for shortcake, or sweetened and mashed for homemade ice cream, strawberries are full of amazing flavor when they’re in season. If you still have berries left over after all that eating, extend your strawberry pleasure by making jam. Making Jam There are two…
If you bake it, they will eat it – so why not make it healthy? Whether you are monitoring the health of your family or just your own, you are probably aware that convenience often determines the food of choice. By filling your refrigerator and cupboards with healthy selections, you’ll have something quick to grab…