Attune Foods Cereal Review: Whole Grains, Kid-Approved
Attune Foods so generously sent me a box brimming with three varieties of cereal: Uncle Sam (rolled wheat), Erewhon Corn Flakes, and Erewhon Crispy Brown Rice. I was so excited to create a few unique recipes using the dry cereals as coating for fish, or as a crust for a delectable dessert, but we never made it that far. These cereals were devoured in no time flat. They are THAT good–and this coming from someone who doesn’t eat cold cereal for breakfast. Here’s what I like: -Simple, organic ingredients. “Simple Ingredients” is part of Attune’s tagline and...
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 MoreChange Up Breakfast
There’s an old saying that goes “Eat like king in the morning, a prince at noon, and a pauper at night.” Meaning, you should start your day with a full meal: protein, grains, vegetables and eat less as you go through the day. Your body needs more energy in the morning to get through the day and less as you head towards bed. So why not change up breakfast? This will be quite a change if you’re used to starting your day with strictly carbs like cereal, a bagel, toast, granola, a muffin. Even if you make eggs in the morning, they won’t stick with you unless...
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