Arsenic and Old Rice: A Comedy of Errors (that isn’t very funny)
I’ll never forget when an English teacher introduced me to the film, Arsenic and Old Lace, featuring Cary Grant. Not only did I learn about the intricacies of staged comedy, but the dangers of arsenic were burned into my brain. (How else would a 14 year old be introduced to the word arsenic?) The word arsenic has appeared, once again, in my lexicon, but this time it’s no laughfest. Read this clearly: Certain products containing ORGANIC BROWN RICE SYRUP as a major ingredient have been found to contain high levels of cancer-causing inorganic arsenic. This conclusion came as a result...
Read MoreQuick Tip: Rethink Your Servingware
Quick Tip: Rethink Your Servingware. I realized today, when I was throwing together a lunch of oatmeal, peas, and sharp cheddar, that I rarely consider putting meals on plates. (And oh, the oatmeal thing was a meal for one. It was a little mushy, but, hey: Veggie+Grain+Protein=Meal, right? It tasted pretty good.) Bowls are easier to contain a slurry of ingredients and work well for grains, especially. Some Ideas: -a cold quinoa salad topped with beans -stir-fried veggies & a protein over rice -Israeli cous-cous cooked with red pepper and onion, floating in vegetable broth with tofu -a...
Read MoreA Huge Change You Can Make TODAY: Freezing Grains
Two of the cornerstones of healthier eating are 1) cooking your own meals and 2) consuming whole grains. This becomes a snafu of sorts when the concept of time is thrown into the mix since whole grains take longer than a hot microwave minute to cook. So, once a month, I cook ahead. I like to keep a stockpile of pre-cooked rice and quinoa in the freezer in storage bags. (Occasionally, I’ll cook another grain like kamut or wheat berries, but rice and quinoa are my standbys.) If you can’t find affordable, organic grains in your area, consider Green Polka Dot Box, an online grocery...
Read MoreSFN Meal O’ the Week: Guests Are Gone Fried Rice
My dad always said my mom’s best meals were the ones she made when, supposedly, there was “nothing to eat in the house.” My mother is the Queen of Something From Nothing. I try to emulate her tactics using wholesome ingredients. I blog each week about whichever meal I’ve created from “nothing.” When it’s the night before grocery day and I’ve got a bunch of leftovers, it’s time to throw something easy and quick together. I hope these meal ideas keep you from resorting to that can o’ condensed soup casserole or, even worse, fast food! The photos are really the meals I...
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