(NAPSI)—Maraschino cherries can add eye appeal to beverages, desserts, ice cream, salads and other dishes. They’re available with or without stems for different decorating effects. One great way to enjoy them is by following this recipe by Carol Kicinski, Simply Gluten Free, Inc.: Cherry Chocolate Chip Mini Bundt Cakes Ingredients: 1½ cups all-purpose flour, plus Read More …
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NUTRITION IN A NUTSHELL Peanut Butter Chili Wins Cooking Contest
(NAPSI)—Here’s food for thought: Studies consistently show that diets low in meat and high in plant foods are associated with reduced rates of cancer, heart disease and obesity. Now, the latest evidence from Harvard School of Public Health demonstrates that plant protein, specifically peanuts and peanut butter, also reduces type 2 diabetes risk. This new Read More …
SMART SNACKING Popular Pair: Warm Dip And Crispy Crackers
(NAPSI)—The next time the party’s at your place, try this light take on a classic dip that’s lower in fat but not in flavor: Warm Spinach and Artichoke Dip Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Serves: 4 to 6 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 pkg (5 oz) spinach ⅓ Read More …
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN How Families Can Connect In The Kitchen By Cooking Meals Together By Kelly Rowland, four-time GRAMMY-winning singer, songwriter, actress and mom
(NAPSI)—Sharing stories over plates of fried chicken, laughing over bowls of gumbo—there are certain meals that evoke sweet memories for me. Cooking and food have always been attached to memory and that’s why I realize how important it is to invite my son into the kitchen. Even though Titan is still a toddler, he loves Read More …
FABULOUS FOOD Brunch At Home With Friends
(NAPSI)—Brunch, that delicious combination of breakfast and lunch, has long been a favorite weekend pastime. Instead of going out, try switching it up by inviting some friends and making it at home. Part of the beauty of brunch is its informal nature. It can be enjoyed at the kitchen table, in the dining room, out Read More …
TRAVEL TRENDS Beer Lovers Drink In The Beauty Of America
(NAPSI)—Americans, it seems, are in love with craft beer. According to the Brewers Association, a national trade association dedicated to promoting American craft brewers, their beers and the community of brewing enthusiasts, craft beer sales rose by 12 percent to about 24 million barrels last year—roughly 700 million more pint glasses of beer in 2015 Read More …
HEALTH AND WELL BEING Have Gas, Cramping, Bloating? Try A Low-FODMAP Diet
(NAPSI)—Here’s food for thought: The next time you or someone you care about exhibits the annoying symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome—gas, bloating, cramping, constipation or diarrhea—finding relief may be simpler than you think. That’s because, doctors say, a collection of carbohydrates called FODMAPs (which stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols) is often the Read More …
FABULOUS FRUIT Make A Better Reduced-Sugar Apple Butter
(NAPSI)—Canning has become a popular food trend, and a great way to save and savor the taste of the harvest season all year long. It can, however, come with a sugar shock. Great news is that now, you can make an apple butter that’s low in sugar and calories. That’s because it’s made with Stevia Read More …
HALLOWEEN HINTS Time To Conjure Up Fun
(NAPSI)—During National Popcorn Poppin Month in October, or anytime of year, it’s a great time to celebrate what’s been called the most magical of all snack foods. It seems particularly fitting in this season of transformation when green turns to gold, gourds into glowing goblins, and children into costumed characters. The charm of popcorn lies Read More …
MOTHERS AND BABIES Food For Thought: Postnatal Nutrition Advice For New Moms
(NAPSI)—Pregnant women spend loads of time worrying about every aspect of their baby’s development, starting with their nutrition. But here’s some food for thought: After your little one finally arrives, it is no time to let the cookie crumble. Sure, you’re exhausted, irritable, and moving 100 miles per hour, but postnatal nutrition is just as Read More …