11 Healthier Alternatives to Your Favorite Winter Comfort Food

Winter can be rough on both body and soul. You’re battling the cold-weather blues and all you want to do is cuddle under a warm blanket, re-watch The Office and eat all the warm cheesy carbs. But you’re also feeling softer than usual and want to get back on the healthy bandwagon after indulging a … Continue reading 11 Healthier Alternatives to Your Favorite Winter Comfort Food

NETTLE & WILD ONION RICE BALLS: SAVOURING SPRING! – GATHER

Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is a foraging favourite, so it doesn’t need much of an introduction. I probably don’t need to tell you that it has been a beloved spring tonic since time immem… Source: Nettle & Wild Onion Rice Balls: Savouring Spring! – gather via Nettle & Wild Onion Rice Balls: Savouring Spring! – gather … Continue reading NETTLE & WILD ONION RICE BALLS: SAVOURING SPRING! – GATHER

25 Tasty Winter Smoothies to Blend up This Season

While we normally associate smoothies with warm weather, there are plenty of creative ways to blend fruits and veggies for the cooler months, too. These winter-appropriate smoothies are ideal if you’re looking for a quick breakfast or snack alternative—so don’t write off smoothies just because it’s February. MORE: 30 Easy Slow-Cooker Recipes to Warm You … Continue reading 25 Tasty Winter Smoothies to Blend up This Season

Cooking The Mediterranean Countries-Egypt

The Mediterranean countries include France, Spain, Italy, Greece and Portugal along the north; Turkey, Syria, Lebanon and Israel on the east; the African countries of Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco on the south and the Mediterranean Island Countries of Cyprus and Malta. The Mediterranean countries utilize many of the same healthy ingredients but each […] via … Continue reading Cooking The Mediterranean Countries-Egypt

February’s Seasonal Foods

This is a great month to take advantage of some of the early spring crops that are coming to market. Broccoli, Cauliflower, all types of greens, beets and strawberries are some of the best choices. And, if you are lucky to have a friend who likes to garden, like me, you can reap some of […] … Continue reading February’s Seasonal Foods