May 9, 2022
Are CLIF Bars for you?
Clif Bars were created by athletes for athletes, but are they actually healthy snacks? Clif Bar claims eating the bars before and during physical activity provides a quality amount of energy for approximately an hour. However, Medical News Today says, the high amounts of sugar and carbohydrates paired with a sedentary lifestyle could result in weight gain.
May 2, 2022
Cinco de Mayo has become a time to down margaritas and stuff your face with all the guacamole your stomach can handle, but it is really the holiday commemorates when the Mexican army defeated France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, during the Franco-Mexican War.
May 2, 2022
Oatmeal is the cereal of ancient man. This breakfast meal dates back to 7,000 B.C in China and the ancient Greeks are known as the first to create porridge with oats. Oats are filled with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Studies have shown oats and oatmeal can contribute to weight loss, lowering blood sugar, and reducing risk of heart disease. Livestock is the primary consumer of oats; humans only account for 5% of the world’s crop consumption.
April 25, 2022
This Corn Zucchini Chowder is a-maize-ing! So simple and tastes so good, you won’t even realize you are loading up on the healthiest of foods. Add an optional spicy kick to the soup with jalapeños. Corn season is starting up but so is Spring flu season. Corn is rich in vitamin C and has smaller amounts of potassium, and vitamins B, E, and K. Want more than just the soup for dinner? Add a glass of Chardonnay and a bread roll.
Corn Zucchini Chowder
April 25, 2022
Rose and Jim Totino started a pizzeria in Minneapolis in 1951, with a $1,500 loan. Little did they know then, their take-out only pizza parlor would turn into a multi-million dollar frozen foods brand. The couple was selling hundreds of pizzas a week and realized their 18-hour days were not sustainable. They changed over to the frozen food business in 1962, but they didn’t start out with pizzas. Rather, they were known for their Totino’s Fine Foods pasta dinners! After they perfected the frozen pizza, it joined their menu of frozen pastas.
April 17, 2022
Use those pretty Easter eggs for a different kind of avocado toast–Avocado Egg Salad! With a tasty twist to the classic egg salad, this Avocado Egg Salad recipe takes all the main ingredients, and lessens the amount of mayonnaise. Keep the small texture pieces like the celery and herbs that pair oh so nicely with chopped boiled eggs. When mixing the avocado and mayonnaise, the mixture keeps the moisture and creaminess, but lessens the unnecessary sugar and calories.
April 17, 2022
When you think protein-based breakfast, Kodiak Cakes and Oatmeal should come to mind! The small family-operated business started in the 1980's, in Utah with pancakes and waffle mixes, but quickly expanded. They now offer the original mixes, oatmeal cups, frozen pre-packed pancakes, granola bars, and fruit syrups. The two brothers of the family business appeared in an episode of Shark Tank in 2014. Mr. Wonderful and Mark Cuban both made offers, but the Clark brothers (owners of the company) turned them both down because the offers weren’t what they were hoping for.
April 11, 2022
There’s nothing more comforting than a quality casserole–or as they say in Minnesota–hot dish. Your taste buds are in for a treat with this sandwich knock-off, Philly Cheesesteak Casserole. The super simple, cheesy casserole mixes in the sandwich’s staple basics: steak, onions, bell peppers and cheese. Legend has it, the OG Philly Cheesesteak sandwich originated at a hot dog cart in south Philadelphia back in the 1930s.
April 11, 2022
Not only are Stacy’s Pita Chips one of the most popular pita chips on the market, they are the first of their kind! According to The Daily Meal, Stacy Madison, founder of Stacy’s Pita Chips, invented and commercially packed pita chips. Pitas date back to 2,500 B.C. in Mesopotamia. The word “pita” originates from the Greek word “pikte,” meaning fermented pastry, OR the origin of the word comes from the Hebrew word “patt,” meaning a small piece of bread. Pita chips are an incredibly versatile snack high in vitamin E, contain vitamin B, and are low calorie.
April 4, 2022
The tortilla shell is so much more versatile than just a taco’s blanket! Take a peak at 5 different ways to use a tortilla shell that doesn’t fall flat. Use tortilla shells for appetizers, desserts, and entrees. Whether you are excited to try a new recipe or figure out a way to use up the leftover Taco Tuesday tortilla shells, give tortilla shells the sweet and savory life they deserve.
Which one is your new tortilla shell favorite?
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