You may have heard through “fad-diets” to avoid colorless foods and to only eat the foods that bring a lot of color to your plate. While a colorful plate can be appreciated, don’t count cauliflower out! Cauliflower contains antioxidants and phytonutrients that can protect against cancer, fiber that helps with satiety (feeling of being full), […]
This recipe is packed with flavor and is sure to hit all of your taste buds! Moroccan Cornish Hens Ingredients 4 large oranges, sliced 2 C whole pitted dates (about 8 ounces) 4 (1 ½ pound) Cornish hens Paste (best made the night before): 2 C cilantro sprigs ½ tsp ground cardamom 2 tsp ground […]
Crispy Salt and Vinegar Potatoes Ingredients 4lb baby Yukon gold potatoes, halved (quartered if long) 1 C 1 T kosher salt 2 T unsalted butter Fresh ground black pepper 2 T chopped fresh chives Flaky sea salt Instructions Combine potatoes, 1 C vinegar, and 1 T kosher salt in a large saucepan. Add water to […]
Following up with those Easter recipes from ours truly! Hibiscus Sparkle With an earthy, hibiscus flower base and effervescent fizz, this mild tea-tail celebrates spring. Ingredients 1/3 C dried hibiscus flowers ¼ C sugar ¼ C fresh lime juice, plus 1 lime, thinly sliced for garnish ½ C Cointreau 2 C seltzer Instructions In a […]
With most grocery stores carrying a wide variety of cheeses these days, it’s easy to forget the long process it takes to make those cheeses. Thousands of years ago, people were in need of a way to better utilize milk from their cattle, sheep, and goats so they started experimenting. Starting with salt and acid, […]
Eating out can be a fun treat or a necessity. I love to dine at new places often and try some local favorites. There is a new place in Nichols Hills that is a breath of fresh air with a new twist on healthy eating. Provision Kitchen is a versatile eatery and the most “local” […]
Inflammation, in its broadest sense, is the body’s response to tissue injury. The four cardinal signs of inflammation are redness, heat, swelling, and pain. However, did you know there are different kinds of inflammation? You’re probably familiar with the kind we can see but what if there is a kind that we can’t see that’s […]
Saturated, unsaturated, olive, canola, lard, butter…the list could go on. There are many different varieties of fats which can lead to some confusion but the main topic we’re going to discuss is: smoke point. The “smoke point” of a fat refers to the temperature at which a fat begins to smoke (pretty straight-forward). Learning how […]
We all know that a well-balanced diet full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and unsaturated fats not only help with weight maintenance, but also with overall heart health. What could be a better gift to your sweetheart then a healthy heart for the years to come? Even though Valentine’s Day has come and […]
Is your mouth watering yet? Just the word “chocolate” makes me want some! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we as Americans will buy at least $345 million worth of chocolate candies next week alone! This makes up approximately 5% of the yearly chocolate sales! Below is a chart I downloaded from the International […]