Happy 1st Birthday….to US!

I could not think of a more appropriate day than Thanksgiving to mark the first birthday of my and Zoe’s blog.  What a year it has been.  What began as an easier way for two old friends to share their passion for cooking has become so much more than I ever could have imagined. Despite [...]

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Make Thanksgiving Healthier

Thanksgiving is just two days away! Here are some tips straight from the American Dietetic Association on how to make your Thanksgiving as healthy as possible.
Make Thanksgiving Healthier
November 24, 2009
As you plan your Thanksgiving Day shopping list, keep in mind healthy ingredients make favorite family recipes tasty and good for you, too.

For dips, sauces and [...]

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Healthy Holiday Baking

We all know that baking is a huge part of Thanksgiving and Christmas- cookies, pies, and all sorts of goodies! Here are some tips from the American Dietetic Association on how to make your holiday baking as healthy as possible. But remember, as with all sweets, enjoy everything in moderation!
Healthy Holiday Baking
November 12, [...]

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Would You Eat These Meatloaf Cupcakes?

My little sister Gabi sent me this “Would You Eat This” Poll from Yum Sugar and at first I thought ewwwwww… but then I read further and I thought mmmmmm!!! So, I would say YES!  
Below is part of the article and poll from Yum Sugar. Click here to read more and vote if [...]

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Soy for Your Health

Here is today’s daily tip from the American Dietetic Association. I love soy and think it is a delicious and healthy food that has been emerging recently in stores and in restaurants. I’m sure more people want to learn about soy products and the benefits of eating soy, so here is some food for thought! [...]

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From Seeds to Sprouts

So yesterday when I woke up I poured the soaked sprouts from the jar into the tray and rinsed them off.  After shaking the seeds around so that
they were evenly distributed and the water had all drained out, I covered them with the lid and left for the day.  By the time I came home [...]

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Le Crepe Cafe

This just in from LeiChic.com…
 
Ooh La La!
What: Escape to Paris (well, almost) at the newly-opened Le Crêpe Café. Once a cart in Waikiki, the traditional French crêperie now has a permanent spot in Manoa. The award-winning crêpes are made with fresh and organic ingredients, and come in sweet and savory flavors. Bon appétit!
When: Open [...]

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Sprouting Resources

After all of the questions I got via Twitter and blog comments on my sprout post last night (I had no idea this was such an interesting topic!), I thought I would share some of the resources that I have found/been given that relate to growing sprouts, having a worm farm etc.  If you know [...]

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Apartment Farming 101

Last week I went to a screening of FRESH, a film that stresses the importance of sustainable farming.  Other than making me never want to eat anything that isn’t organic or free-range, I left with a few exciting prospects.  First being that I am going to take part in a lesson on how to make [...]

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Wondering what to do with leftover Halloween candy??

If you are anything like me, you have tons of leftover Halloween candy just calling your name! Since we sadly got zero trick-or-treaters this year, I have several bags of delicious candy that I know I can’t eat every day until it’s finally gone. Thankfully, I just came across the Tip of the Day from [...]

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