While I focus most on food, nutrition, and wellness on this blog, I believe that choosing products that are safe for our bodies to encounter is important, too. Every man-made product in this world affects the surrounding environment, from the air we breathe to how our skin absorbs it. It is important to choose products […]
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 […]
Simple Rice & Beans: My Go-To Meal
Some might say that this American-Euro-Mutt has no business showing readers how to make rice and beans. Those people are probably correct. There is not one ounce of Latina blood in my veins as much as I like to roll my R’s and shake my hips. I should probably stick to meals that involve potatoes […]
The Latest in Health & Nutrition 3/5-3/9/12
Pink Slime, anyone? New information about what the USDA considers “food” is brought to light. Read More: ABC News Weighing the risk factors of taking antidepressants in pregnancy versus NOT taking them is discussed. Read More: The Huffington Post Do you know the facts about childhood cancer? I sure didn’t. Watch the Video: Team Shaving […]
Homemade Baked Chicken Empanadas
[pinit] This poor planner ended up with a whole, cooked, yet uneaten chicken last week. I decided to try something new. These chicken empanadas (meat-filled pastry) are “like homemade Hot Pockets–easy to eat and grab on the go,” as one of my taste-testers noted. I’m calling them empanadas because that is what I based my […]
Grocery Vs. Small-Farm: A Graphic Representation of How Our Food Has Changed #F27
Occupy Our Food Supply is bringing together the Occupy, sustainable farming, food justice, buy local, slow food, and environmental movements for a global day of action. Inspired by the theme of CREATE/RESIST, thousands will come together to creatively confront corporate control of our food supply and take action to build healthy, accessible food systems for […]