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8 Tips for Navigating Farmer’s Markets
June 30, 2010 – 1:23 am | 3 Comments
8 Tips for Navigating Farmer’s Markets

Farmer’s Markets aren’t what they used to be. Once the domain of the purely earthy-crunchy, now Farmer’s Markets are thriving with people from all walks of life participating. They’re often crowded and you might have to endure a bit of jostling to get at the good pile of tomatoes. Here’s some tips for navigating your local venue.

How To Be a Locavore
June 29, 2010 – 1:21 am | One Comment
How To Be a Locavore

Eating locally is a way of life for some and an almost impossible dream for others. Can you eat locally in all climes? Yes, except for the extreme cold regions and maybe even there with a whole lot of planning. I live in New England in the US and I was happily eating local for most of last summer until the local produce stopped.

Weekly Challenge: No Fast Food
June 27, 2010 – 12:15 am | 4 Comments
Weekly Challenge:  No Fast Food

This is much harder than you think! We turn to fast food without even realizing that’s what we’re doing. The vending machine, the quick sandwich stop for lunch, the drivethru window because we’re late getting from point A to point B. See how long you can go without any fast food at all.

The Slow Food Movement
June 23, 2010 – 2:42 pm | No Comment
The Slow Food Movement

The Slow Food Movement is flourishing in the US, Europe and around the world. It’s actually just how we used to eat, before processed and fast food became the norms.

Simple Strawberry Jam
June 22, 2010 – 2:58 pm | No Comment
Simple Strawberry Jam

I love this time of year, strawberries are in abundance and it’s a great time to try your hand at making some jam and canning them.

Sugar Substitutes 101
June 18, 2010 – 10:42 am | 5 Comments
Sugar Substitutes 101

For decades dieters have turned to sugar substitutes to satisfy a sweet tooth without the concern of extra calories. But have you ever wondered what it is you’re actually drinking in that diet soda? It’s …

Book Review: Skinny Bitch
June 16, 2010 – 2:11 am | 4 Comments
Book Review:  Skinny Bitch

I picked this book up expecting to make fun of it. Two California babes lecturing me about why I didn’t have a Hollywood body. I quickly realized that was not the case.

Portion Plates: No Excuses for Portion Control
June 15, 2010 – 2:00 am | 5 Comments
Portion Plates:  No Excuses for Portion Control

This is a great Twitter discovery for me. A little company that produces plates with graphics on them to show you how to divvy up your meals into the proper proportions; 50% fruits & veggies, 50% protein and 50% healthy starch.

Sugar Where You Least Expect It
June 14, 2010 – 1:58 pm | No Comment
Sugar Where You Least Expect It

You may have spotted a bit of a pattern here. Lisa and I both have pretty strong opinions when it comes to sugar and we really would love to see you take up this week’s …

Weekly Challenge: Eat Less Sugar
June 13, 2010 – 1:34 pm | One Comment
Weekly Challenge:  Eat Less Sugar

This is quite possibly our toughest challenge. Cutting sugar out of your diet is quite a struggle, when was the last time you tried? Cutting out sugar will adjust your taste buds, shrink your waistline and leave you less vulnerable to diseases such as diabetes. In fact, the average American eats 160 pounds of sugar per year! This is about 7 ounces of sugar a day!