Jennifer Hogeland wrote the following article about what kinds of foods to keep on hand for The Post-Crescent: At the first hint of hunger or when in a rush to make dinner, we head to the pantry to find the foods that will fill our tummies. A well-stocked pantry makes meal preparation easier. “We are [...]

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Manuel Villacorta, a registered dietitian in private practice in San Francisco, wrote this article. I thought he had some really helpful tips and wanted to share it. He is a national media spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association and the founder of the web site Eating Free. The other day I was at the grocery [...]

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Don’t let a lack of one ingredient stop you from trying a new recipe. Here are some common substitutions: Lemons Use: fresh lime juice or half the amount of white or red wine vinegar Fresh Basil Use: fresh mint (slightly less) or fresh cilantro Dry Bread Crumbs Use: crushed cracker crumbs, cornflakes, or croutons Chili [...]

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I was reading a forum where a person was having a hard time thinking of vegetarian things to eat for breakfasts and lunches. I thought this answer someone gave was great! 1. Oatmeal. My favorite is steel-cut oats cooked with almond milk on the stovetop. I add in a drizzle of flax or coconut oil [...]

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