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Roundup: Back To School Lunches!
Can you believe that it’s already back to school time? I can’t, the summer flew by! I live in an area filled with schools (literally 6 within walking distance), so
What’s So Great About Capsaicin?
Webster’s dictionary definition of capsaicin begins with the words “colourless irritant.” According to several sources, it is the “primary ingredient in pepper spray,” used for riot control and it’s an
What’s So Great About Alternative Oils
Have you strolled through the cooking oil section of your grocery store lately? Sweet Jesus! You know you’re getting older when you start any sentence with “back in my day”
Sweet Stuff: Giraffe Lunch Bag
I recently had to to prepare a bagged lunch for myself, not Scarlett. After I packed up what I wanted that noon-time, I went to grab a bag to toss
What’s so great about sesame seeds?
Tiny confession: as a personal trainer I give lots of advice about healthy workouts and meal plans. I assign people sugar free days and ask them to up their fruit
Roundup: Back To School Breakfast Ideas!
So…it’s almost back to school time, and I’ve seriously been on the hunt for healthy back to school breakfast ideas. Luckily, I’ve found so many wonderful ideas on SPC that
Chef Notes: Smoking Made Easy Peasy
Just the idea of smoked food gets my mouth watering. Who doesn’t love smoked oysters, smoked turkey breast, or smoked beef brisket? It’s one of the oldest ways of preserving
Sweet Stuff: PB Kids Lunchbox
I know, I know, it’s early yet, but I can’t stop thinking about the lunches I’m going to be packing in a few short weeks and whether or not I’ve
What’s So Great About Prebiotics
By now, you likely know all about probiotics. At the very least, you’ve heard the word and you know you and the wee ones need to eat more of them.
Sweet Stuff: Say Hello To Your New Sippy Cup
I’ve got a cupboard of them and you probably do, too. About a million plastic sippy cups all stacked up precariously so they come crashing down on my head about
