So Simple and Delicious! You won’t miss the deep-frying with these addictive little snacks if you follow these easy instructions. Sure, sweet potatoes are popular in the south, but, they’re grown now in California and for good reason, they’re very healthy and so tasty. These fries won’t be as stiff as deep fried ones or with white potatoes, so it’s important to cut the fries evenly and thinly, no more than 1/4 inch thick. Roasted wedges are nice but they won’t be as crispy. It’s also important not to crowd them on the baking sheets because they’ll tend to steam, not get crispy roasted. So, you ..read more

How to Flavor Canned Beans: It’s easy to make canned beans taste homemade, in a fraction of the time it takes to cook from dried! Whether you’re inspired by domestic or global flavors, here’s ten ways to make the humble and convenient canned beans, taste fantastic! Canned beans are inexpensive: Easy and inexpensive canned beans are a welcome time saver, and budget booster, for the home cook. They’re especially healthy served with brown rice which makes a complete protein, which is great for vegetarians and vegan eaters getting enough protein without eating animal products. Feel free to use lef ..read more

This healthy secret sauce will turn you into a broccoli lover! I didn’t grow up as a vegetable lover, but, this sauce has turned me into one! It tastes good on a wide variety of steamed, roasted, or sautéed vegetables and salads. You can try it on cauliflower, potatoes, green beans, or any vegetables you wished you loved without lots of saturated fat on it. Of course you can just slather them with butter or melted cheese, but, this sauce tastes amazing and is actually healthy for you! You don’t have to be a vegetarian to love this sauce! Steamed Broccoli with Healthy 5 Minute Mustard Garlic ..read more

Want to find a wine that compares to a $37 bottle of wine, at less than half the price? Me too! We tested the favorite, then, compared two far less expensive contenders for the Chardonnay throne. We wondered, is the more expensive Rombauer worth the price? Our taste test included the 2013 Rombauer Chardonnay – which is “Considered to be one of the most important Chardonnays”, along with two less expensive oaky style California wines that have been compared to the Rombauer. Here’s a bit of background and our results. Here’s a little about the wines we tasted: Hoping for a less expensive version ..read more

Absolutely healthy and completely indulgent tasting! Make this incredible smoothie! The weather was gloomy today, but, just as I was about to snap a pic, the clouds parted in a bright and beautiful, Spring is on it’s way, kind of day. Chocolate Banana… #Breakfast #chocolatebanana #easyrecipe”> Absolutely healthy and completely indulgent tasting! Make this incredible smoothie! The weather was gloomy today, but, just as I was about to snap a pic, the clouds parted in a bright and beautiful, Spring is on it’s way, kind of day. Chocolate Banana Spinach Smoothie Prep time: 5 mins Total ..read more

A healthy and beautiful soup that tastes terrific! If you want a superbly creamy vegan vegetable soup, plan on using cauliflower and cashews. These are vegan mainstays to avoid the use of cream or dairy products. But the real star of this soup is the addition of… #Cauliflower #easy #healthy”> A healthy and beautiful soup that tastes terrific! If you want a superbly creamy vegan vegetable soup, plan on using cauliflower and cashews. These are vegan mainstays to avoid the use of cream or dairy products. But the real star of this soup is the addition of turmeric. It’s the wonder spice that mak ..read more

A perfect example that simpler is better! You only need to remember to buy 2 fresh ingredients at the grocery store; you probably already have the rest at home. A couple of bags, and you’re good to go! The Worcestershire sauce is optional but plays up the mushroom flavor so beautifully, you’ve got to taste it. I loved roasting this dish when it’s cool outside because the kitchen welcomes your dinner guests to a toasty mushroom and garlic aroma that’s irresistible. But, don’t worry when you taste the beans and mushrooms, it’s just delightfully fragrant while roasting! Perfectly simple! So delic ..read more

Pickled red cabbage is delicious, and here’s a bonus, it’s good for your immunity! A 2014 Cambridge study and other studies here in the U.S. show fermented foods such as pickled red cabbage, stimulates good bacteria that help with immunity. For people who suffer from lots of colds and coughs, that could help. We also know that a food that’s high in probiotics could help control the symptoms of things such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, bloating, and flatulence. The best part is that they taste delicious and are great additions to meals as garnish, on tacos and burritos, in coleslaw, over meats a ..read more

This isn’t boring! I find myself drinking ice water in the summer instead of caffeinated drinks, or sodas loaded with sugars and artificial ingredients. We’re told to drink a gallon of water per day for our health, but, how? You’ll find the recipe below for my favorite. It makes getting enough water a day much easier! I tried six of my own creations with vegetables and herbs, fruits, extracts and spices, but the strawberry-lime was the best for me. Enjoy these other ideas I found at Hello Glow. You might want to give these ideas a try: Orange Chai Spice: sliced oranges, cardamom, cinnamon, clo ..read more

You’ll love this! Like nachos but hate the calories, chemicals and preservatives? Here’s the spice combination for you! I use it on vegetables, rice, quinoa, baked potatoes, in dips and spreads…you name it! Besides, you can avoid these: Silicon Dioxide – a free-flowing agent.  Some think this could cause blood issues. Maltodextrin – can lead to gastro intestinal problems MSG – reportedly can lead to brain cell death Natural Flavors – these can be just about anything — including the “brain-cell-killing” MSG Modified Food Starch – typically sourced from wheat (a gluten concern), or corn (a ..read more