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Pecans

Pecans: Historically Delicious

Originally, the Native Americans used pecans because they could get many of the same befits of wild game without the hunting and preserving required. Also,

Jerky on plate

Making Safe Jerky At Home

Homemade jerky can be a flavorful, easy-to-make snack. However, as with any meat product, keep food safety in mind so that your final product is both tasty and healthy.

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Rise And Dine – Breakfast!

We’ve all heard time and again that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet convincing the majority of Americans to make this

Coconut cracked open

Coconut Oil: Superfood or Superstition?

Like blueberries, kale, and quinoa,  coconut oil is commonly referred to as a ‘superfood’. Similar to other ‘superfoods’ there are claims that  coconut oil will

Waffles with berries and whipped cream

Waffling About Waffles?

Waffles are eaten throughout the world. A waffle is a leavened batter or dough cooked between two hot plates of a waffle iron, patterned to

Family eating dinner together

Family Mealtimes Matter

Eating meals with family members is a time for togetherness and socialization amid the family. One of the major barriers to having family meals is

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Pecans

Pecans: Historically Delicious

Originally, the Native Americans used pecans because they could get many of the same befits of wild game without the hunting and preserving required. Also, they were easily accessible and simpler to eat than other native nut varieties because of the relatively thin shell. The name “pecan” is a Native American word that was used to describe “all nuts requiring a stone to crack.” Many native tribes also used the pecan to make a fermented drink called “Powcohicora,” which is

Jerky on plate

Making Safe Jerky At Home

Homemade jerky can be a flavorful, easy-to-make snack. However, as with any meat product, keep food safety in mind so that your final product is both tasty and healthy.

Family gathered around table eating breakfast

Rise And Dine – Breakfast!

We’ve all heard time and again that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet convincing the majority of Americans to make this meal top priority seems like an impossible task. I have heard a lot of excuses regarding why people don’t eat breakfast on most days of the week! The top excuse is that there isn’t time. The next is that they’re just not hungry. If you want to live healthfully, you have to make a commitment

Coconut cracked open

Coconut Oil: Superfood or Superstition?

Like blueberries, kale, and quinoa,  coconut oil is commonly referred to as a ‘superfood’. Similar to other ‘superfoods’ there are claims that  coconut oil will provide a myriad of health benefits, such as promoting weight loss,  preventing cardiovascular disease, and reversing the effects of Alzheimer’s. Even Dr. Oz has touted coconut oil’s ‘super powers’. Upon close examination of the evidence, however, it is clear that most of these claims are stretching the science, and many are just plain wrong. This

Waffles with berries and whipped cream

Waffling About Waffles?

Waffles are eaten throughout the world. A waffle is a leavened batter or dough cooked between two hot plates of a waffle iron, patterned to give a characteristic size, shape, and grid-like surface impression. Waffles are cooked until they become golden-brown in color, with a crispy outer texture and a soft interior. Varieties Over time, dozens of types of waffles have evolved. There are many variations based on the type of waffle iron and recipe used. Brussels Waffles Brussels waffles

Family eating dinner together

Family Mealtimes Matter

Eating meals with family members is a time for togetherness and socialization amid the family. One of the major barriers to having family meals is difficulty scheduling a time that everyone can be present. Depending on your family’s lifestyle, school, work schedules, and extracurricular activities can make it difficult for families to find time to eat together. Time Together Whether it is breakfast, lunch, or dinner, family meals provide an opportunity for family members to spend time enjoying good food

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