When we first moved to Cornwall ten or so years ago, the sum total of good food was finding a decent Cornish pasty or fish and chips (if you were lucky). Now we are blessed by having some of the best food suppliers and producers in the country, using the wealth of fantastic natural local resources in Cornwall. It was on the back of this sea of change regarding food that we opened Bellamama deli in April 2009.
The variety and quality of produce we offer is closer to what you'd expect to find in a chic London deli. We excel at good old fashioned service: for us the customer is King (or Queen!) However we are not stuffy or pretentious; we want you to enjoy the experience of coming to our deli and the great food we have on offer.
It isn't the biggest in the world, but it is crammed full of wonderful local and Continental foods.
We like nothing better than people to sit at our table for two (or four if you count the window ledge!) and enjoy most probably the best coffee in town.
Poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese! However you can't help but get excited about the superb range of local and Continental cheeses we offer.
Cornish Yarg (Gray spelt backwards, named after the original recipe owners) wrapped in either local nettle or wild garlic leaves is a must try.
Cornwall is now blessed with a World Champion cheese: Cornish Blue. Made just a few miles from the deli, this fantastic creamy blue was voted the world's best cheese at the 2010 World Championships.
St Endellion was well known in Cornwall as a wonderful creamy Brie before it was chosen as a middle name for PM David Cameron's youngest child (after her impromptu birth during a family holiday in Cornwall).
We stock a wonderful range of cheeses made by hand by Sue Proudfoot, a great artisan cheese maker from the north coast where you can practically smell the meadows from which her local herd have been grazing.
As for our Continental selection, this varies all the time but we keep the classics ranging from probably the best French Brie, Brie De Meaux, to Roquefort Papillon Black Label (fantastic just dolloped on top of a local steak!), cave-aged Gruyère and Jura Mountain Comté. We stock too many cheeses to list here but all are kept in the best condition possible and we pride ourselves on the variety on offer.
From the humble yet always satisfying Italian salamis to the majestic Parma Ham, our range of cured meats will satisfy most requirements.
We also stock Cornwall's own version of Parma Ham in Cornish Coppa. Our varied and interesting selection of cured meats are fantastic as a starter, for picnics or to create impressive platters at parties.
We have always got a great selection of the best olives available in stock. Not those bitter, brine soaked things but plump, succulent real olives like Kalamata, Sweet Sicilian, and our wonderful stuffed olives, filled with either black olive cream, sun dried tomatoes or garlic cloves to name but a few.
Coupled with our very popular baby red peppers, baby pumpkins, figs and apricots all stuffed with cream cheese, these make a great display for 'nibbles'.
We are the only supplier in town of Vicky's organic breads. Vicky set up her artisan bakery in Helston a couple of years ago and is renowned in the county as one of the best bakers around.
At Bellamama we stock her French Bordelais sourdough, organic multigrain, spelt and organic baguettes. We also bake a range of delicious breads on the premises, from walnut loaf to focaccia, alongside organic white and wholemeal bloomers.
On Fridays and Saturdays, we now stock bread from our fabulous local bakery in Fowey, Quay Bakery. Run by Tom and Nicki, their delicious fresh bread has been an instant hit with our customers!
Food To Go
An increasing part of our business is our wonderful array of food to takeaway. From traditional Cornish pasties (of course) to Becky's famous scotch eggs (a meal in itself) and fantastic hand baked pies such as pork & apple or chicken & ham. We also offer a large range of vegetarian products, such as spinach & feta pie wrapped in crispy filo pastry and good old fashioned Homity Pie filled with cheese, potato, onion and herbs. We always have a vast range of home-made quiches and cakes too. No cardboard sandwiches here, only great ones made to order using soft warm flatbreads or organic pain rustique filled with an ever changing choice of fillings, such as honey chilli chicken, hummus and falafel or a combination from the deli counter. You decide, we make it!
During the busier holiday months we also open on some evenings for our wonderful stone-baked pizzas or mouth-watering curries. Opening times vary and are available by calling 01208 872524.
We pride ourselves on the quality of coffee we serve, be it sit in or takeaway. Our coffee is supplied by Origin Coffee ,a vibrant Cornish-based company who now not only import coffee but roast the beans here in Cornwall, ensuring the quality. All their coffee is either sourced from Organic, Fairtrade or Rainforest Alliance certified farms, ensuring care for the growers and the environment and creating a strong supply chain to guarantee you get a fantastic cup of coffee.
Wines Beers and Ciders
We stock a varied range of wines from all around the world and including some of the best British wines, namely Sharphams and Camel Valley. You won't find these exclusive wines in a supermarket and our range caters for all discerning tastes.
Our local beers are made just down the road at Castle Brewery, an independent micro brewery making traditional ales. Made by hand using just malt, barley, hops and water these real ales are proving to be a big hit. From the 'Once A Knight' to 'Lostwithiale' their strength ranges from 4.2% vol. to a mind blowing 10%vol. for the 'Hung Drawn & Slaughtered' - you will be if you have too many of these!
Our ciders range has something for everybody, be it scrumpy in a flagon to a refined and sophisticated dry semi sparkling cider, which served chilled on a hot day will give any white wine a run for its money. This year we will expanding our range further with Trethias Farm cider, made just a few miles away.
An ever increasing part of our business is the catering side, be it just a platter of charcuterie for four to a large wedding party. We are happy to prepare dishes for you to heat at home - our luxury fish and seafood pie is a big favourite. There can be nothing better after a hard day at work - or on the beach - than coming to a home-made meal ready to eat. For a full list of our meals to go please call us on 01208 872 524 , or if you have a favourite that you would like us to make for you we'll be happy to oblige.
We recently purchased a gigantic paella pan and on several summer evenings we cook fantastic paellas outside the deli. If you live in Cornwall or are holidaying here and would like to throw a paella party we will happily come to you. Please contact Sue at the deli for further details.
Hampers & Gifts
From jute bags holding three jars of Cornish Chutneys in it right up to large wicker hampers crammed full of lovely goodies , we can help with all your foodie gift ideas. These gifts aren't just for Christmas, they can enhance any occasion all year round. Our Cornish hamper is a speciality that we can courier anywhere in the world. We can send fresh goods, like cheese and meats, for next day delivery anywhere within the UK.


It’s one of our favourite places to eat. Back in the days when we were young and child-free, we lived in an apartment directly above the restaurant and would head down there whenever we wanted a sweet treat. But it had been a while.
“What are you going to have?” my husband asked me.
I considered for a moment. “I haven’t decided. I’m weighing up between the Spanish Churros with Hot Caramel Dipping Sauce and the White Chocolate Raspberry Brioche Dumplings. What about you?”
“I’m having the Berry Deluxe Sundae.”
I froze, then looked at him. “Wait. What?”
“The Berry Sundae.”
I stared at him a minute. “So… We’re at a dessert bar and I’m trying to choose between having warm spanish churros served with hot caramel dipping sauce and vanilla bean ice cream, or three brioche dumplings served with fresh raspberries, warm white chocolate dipping sauce and vanilla bean ice cream, and you’re having a sundae?”
“A deluxe sundae,” he said proudly.
“Don’t you want something a little more… I don’t know… interesting?”
“It is interesting,” he insisted. “Look, it’s got two flavours of ice cream! And berries! And cream! And a chocolate sail!”
“It’s a sundae.”
He looked at me a minute. “You’re one of those militantly indie chicks, aren’t you?”
“What? What does that even mean?”
“It means you only listen to the indie/alternative music radio station or nothing at all. You won’t ever listen to mainstream radio, even though you secretly like some of the Top 40 stuff, because it’s not indie enough for you.”
“… So… What’s your point?”
The waiter arrived and we ordered.
I had the Churros.
My husband had the Sundae. (Sorry — the Deluxe Sundae.)
And then we went to a bar where I loudly declaimed the mainstream music (even though I knew all the words) and sang exuberantly when the band played something retro-chic or alternative.


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Offering a sumptuous selection of freshly-prepared dishes,
Scotts restaurant is the ideal setting for light lunches,
post-regatta get-togethers, or special occasion dining.
Open daily from 9am for invigorating juices, freshly ground coffee, speciality tea and home baked pastries from the Buzzworks Bakehouse.
The laid-back bar area is open all day for casual drinks and a bite to eat, while Scotts elegant restaurant enjoys a vantage point overlooking the marina.
Talk about saving the best till last! Our desserts are a real after dinner talking point - all of which are baked fresh in-house at our very own Buzzworks Bakehouse.
Tasty and delicious dishes for the little ones on-board.
Our impressive drinks list is sure to impress even the most disserning of tastes.
We would be delighted to take group bookings. Large parties will be offered our Specially Selected Menus
To make an enquiry please contact us
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This year, once again, the Social Justice Committee of Temple Israel is making a financial appeal on behalf of our local Alameda City Food Bank. Throughout the years, our congregation has shown its deep commitment to Tikkun Olam. These unprecedented times, and our neighbors need our help. Because the Food Bank gets its food at discounted prices from all different stores and warehouses, please understand when you give $1.00 it buys $7.00 worth of food. Therefore, all amounts are appreciated.
As they have done in the past, the Alameda City Food Bank is committed to providing healthy, nutritious food to those in need within our community. The SJC appeal is designed to keep you up-to-date on what’s happening in Alameda and how we can help as a Congregation to get money directly to the Food Bank.
Be Well and Stay Strong,


Ok gang- if you’re like me and can never have enough chocolate chip cookie variations, then pull up a seat, errr mixer… and get baking. These are quite easy but require a little bit of prep time.
This makes a lot of batter, but I scoop a big cookie (think the size of your palm!) I used dark chocolate, white chocolate and m&m candies to makes these, but you could easily substitute for all chocolate- which I fully intend to do when I make these again!
4 c. all purpose flour
1 c. butter, room temperature
1 c. white sugar
1 c. packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
12 ounces dark chocolate chips
2 c. m&m candies
1 c. white chocolate chips
In a medium bowl, add flour, baking soda, baking powder and salts which to combine and set aside.
In a stand mixer, or with a electric hand mixer, cream the butter on high until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the sugar and beat for another 3-4 minutes until sugar is incorporated and batter is light and fluffy in texture. On low speed, add the eggs, one at a time and vanilla.
Once combined, gradually add the flour until just combined. Be careful not to over mix. Once flour is incorporated, add the chocolate and m&m candies and mix on low until everything is combined, again being careful not to over mix.
Cover bowl of mixer with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop with an overflowing 2 tbsp scoop. Gently roll the dough into a ball and place on covered baking sheet, leaving 2-3 inches between each ball of cookie dough. Bake for 12-15 minutes, just until edges are starting to brown. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooking. Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness, although you might demolish all of these in the same day.


This is a live cooking course with a French Chef who will work at your own pace to teach different techniques used to prepare one dish. You must buy your own ingredients before hand. Any level or age is accepted and anyone can cook like a chef! Families cooking together are welcome. If you have any questions please email email@example.com.
Next Recipe: Fish en “Papillote” and rice Pilaf
Date: Monday, MAY 17, 2021 5:00 pm
This will be given in English and French depending on the level of each student.


Health Courses->Wise Nutrition->Basic Diet
Basic Diet and Food Safety
Balanced nutrition plays one of the most significant roles in our overall health. It is a powerful tool for self care that will help you minimize illness, medication, trips to the doctor, and other health care expenditures. Once you learn new, healthy ways of eating the improved well being and food enjoyment will make it easy never to return to unhealthy dietary habits.
The following nutritional guidelines are generalized recommendations intended to assist average people on their journey towards optimal health. If there are particular health concerns that make it necessary to vary from these generalized guidelines, Dr. Collins should be consulted. The following guidelines are not an all-or-nothing proposition. The more of these suggestions you can incorporate into the daily diet the healthier you will become. How rapidly do you want to become well? How healthy do you want to be?
Basic Nutritional Health Enhancement Guidelines
- alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, or other social drugs
- unnecessary medication
- foods fried in oil or fat, hydrogenated fats or trans-fatty acids such as lard or margarine, animal fats, processed omega-6 vegetable oils, especially soy, corn, cottonseed and safflower oils
- sugar, dextrose, corn syrup, saccharin, aspartame, or acesulfame-k
- refined white flour or products containing it
- refined, over-processed, or synthetic food
- artificial colors, sulfites, nitrites, nitrates, BHA, BHT, MSG
- animal products, especially fats (Lean, organically raised meats should be used if a vegetarian diet is not preferred or suitable for you.)
- salt (Beware of pickled foods…olives, pickles, etc.)
- honey, maple syrup, molasses (Substitute fresh fruit instead.)
- tuna, swordfish, and other mercury polluted fish
- Systematic undereating is an important nutritional tip which may help prolong a healthy life.
- The diet should consist of substantial amounts of raw, whole, fresh, clean, nutrient-rich food that is in season. Organically grown produce is highly preferred over food grown with pesticides and herbicides. Not only is it much richer in nutrients the very harmful chemical residues can cause numerous ills. The foods that have the highest pesticide levels are: peaches, apples, sweet bell peppers, celery, nectarines, strawberries, cherries, lettuce, imported grapes, pears, spinach, and potatoes. These foods should always be eaten organically.
- 10-20% of daily caloric intake should come from complex carbohydrates. Proteins should comprise approximately 15% and healthy fats 65-75%. A wise blend of whole grains, legumes, beans, seeds, and fresh vegetables should be the core of one’s diet. This also assures high fiber which is so essential to a proper functioning digestive tract.
- Fat consumption should be limited to olive oil, walnuts, fresh flaxseed ground just before consumption, cold-water fish oils, borage seed oil, evening primrose oil, organic butter, coconut oil or whole coconut milk can be used in cooking.
- Eat only when hungry. Eat slowly in a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere.
- Eat several small meals in preference to a few large meals.
- Chew food well.
- Never eat in pain, mental or physical discomfort, when feverish, or working strenuously.
- Refrain from eating 3-4 hours before bedtime.
- Drink plenty of pure water, particularly between meals. (Soda pop, koolaid, etc. are unacceptable.)
- Eat a diversity of foods. Do not eat the same foods day in and day out.
- It is best to rotate foods to once every four days, particularly when allergies are present.
- Keep healthy snacks available (carrot, celery, fruit, etc.).
9,000 Americans die from food poisoning every year.
- Animal products, particularly the fatty portions is where we consume 90% of our harmful chemicals in food. That is, in part, why vegetarianism is statistically so healthy. Buying organic meats is important if we are to consume meats at all.
- Keep meats and eggs adequately cold until just before preparation to reduce bacterial growth.
- Cook meats and eggs thoroughly!
- After handling meat or eggs wash everything they touch in hot, soapy water to avoid bacterial contamination!
- Avoid raw shellfish, eggs, milk, undercooked meats, grilled meats, and moldy peanuts and corn so as to avoid very harmful substances.
- Eat less foods out and more at home where your care, intelligence, and diligence will protect you.
- Beware of foods such as eggs and mayonnaise left out at room temperature for 1 hour or more such as at picnics. Bacteria can grow rapidly during this time.
Nursing home residents who ate meals rich in fish, nuts, or healthy vegetable oil such as olive oil were 60% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s Disease. Archives of Neurology, July 2003.
Children who ate larger amounts of fruit when young developed less lung, bowel, and breast cancer than those who ate few fruits. There were also advantages from dying from all causes. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, Feb 2003.
Increasing daily dietary fiber intake can reduce coronary heart disease by 40%. Harvard School of Public Health
Eating omega-3 fatty acid containing fish such as salmon, mackerel and herring increases health promoting fatty acids in blood, decreases blood pressure and increases healthy HDL cholesterol. Circulation, Aug. 19, 2003.
A diet emphasizing fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products, which includes whole grains, poultry, fish and nuts, and only small amounts of red meat, sweets and sugar-containing beverages, and reduced amounts of total and saturated fat and cholesterol can lower blood pressure in patients with and without hypertension. “Effects on Blood Pressure of Reduced Dietary Sodium and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Diet,” Sacks FM, Svetkey LP, Vollmer WM, et al, N Engl J Med, January 4, 2001;344(1):3-10.
A “Mediterranean type diet was found to be healthier than an American style diet.
- high monounsaturated-to-saturated fat ratio,
- moderate alcohol consumption,
- high consumption of legumes,
- high consumption of cereals, including bread,
- high consumption of fruits,
- high consumption of vegetables,
- low consumption of meat and meat products, and
- moderate consumption of milk and dairy products.
“Mediterranean Diet and Longevity,” Trichopoulou A, Vasilopoulou E, Br J Nutr, 2000;84(Suppl. 2):S205-S209.
The incidence of cancer could be cut by one-third by changing to a healthier diet. About one-third of the cancers are attributed to smoking, one-third to poor diet and lack of exercise, and one-third to genetics and other factors. The Food and Nutrition Science Alliance recommends eating a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and legumes, monitoring fat intake and participating in regular exercise, and reducing alcohol intake. “Cancer, Diet and Lifestyle,” Nutrition Week, May 12, 2000;30(19):7. 35152
High dietary fat intake is a significant risk factor for colon, breast, pancreas and probably endometrial and prostate cancers. Obesity increases the risk of cancer in the kidney and the endometrium. Carcinogens can be formed during the cooking of meat. Reducing salt or pickled foods and fat intake and higher consumption of fresh vegetables, fruits and fibers can reduce the risk of cancer. Individual vitamins, trace elements, macronutrients and alcohol are reviewed. “Effect of Diet on Human Carcinogenesis,” Tanaka, Takuji, Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology, 1997;25:73-95.
To reduce cancer risk, modifying life-style factors including elimination of tobacco and alcohol and increasing of foods rich in carotenoids, vitamins C and E, limonene, phenols and sulfur compounds. Avoidance of highly salted, pickled, dried and charred foods is recommended. Moldy and damaged food substances need to be totally eliminated. Liberal consumption of yellow and green fresh vegetables and fruit are encouraged. “Diet, Nutrition & Cancer – The Indian Scenario,” Krishnaswamy, Kamala and Polasa, Kalpagam, Indian Journal of Medical Research, November, 1995;102:200-209.
- 1. Choose most of the foods you eat from plant sources. Eat 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Eat other foods from plant sources such as breads, cereals, grain products, rice, pasta, or beans several times each day.
- 2. Limit your intake of high-fat foods, particularly from animal sources. Choose foods low in fat. Limit consumption of meats, especially high fat meats.
- 3. Be physically active: Achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Be at least moderately active for 30 minutes or more on most days of the week. Stay within your healthy weight range.
- 4. Limit consumption of alcoholic beverages, if you drink at all.
“Limit Intake of Alcohol and Meat, Says Cancer Society,” Nutrition Week, September 27, 1996;26(39):3.
Low intakes of fruit and vegetables can double the risk of most types of cancer compared to a high intake. The results are most striking in heart disease and cataracts. Only 9% of the American population consumes 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day, the recommended amount. “Oxidants, Antioxidants, and the Degenerative Diseases of Ageing”, Ames, Bruce N., et al, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, September 1993;90:7915-7922.
Deficiencies in B12 B6, and folic acid adversely effect brain function and contribute to certain dementias. Presented at the European Conference on Alzheimer’s by Dr. Irwin Rosenberg of Tufts University.
Prenatal magnesium supplementation lower the risk of cerebral palsy by as much as 90%. It also reduces the risk of mental retardation. JAMA, Dec. 12, 1996.
Pre-cancerous skin growths can be reduced by over 30% if dietary fat intake can be cut to 20% of daily calories according to dermatology researchers at Baylor college of Medicine.
Supplemental ingestion of the amino acid, glutamine dramatically decreases the incidence of infection for those who participate in prolonged aerobic exercise. It seems available glutamine reserves in the body are depleted by prolonged bouts of exercise and high levels are needed to support a healthy immune system. Castel LM, Poortmans JR, Newsholme EA. Does glutamine have a role in reducing infections in athletes? European Journal of Applied Physiology, 1996; 73, pp 488-90.


Most health professionals agree that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and if you make it oatmeal part of it, a classic breakfast of choice indeed, you will definitely be starting your day off right. The health benefits of oatmeal are numerous, which makes it one of the most perfect way to break your overnight fast. Moreover oatmeal will increase your energy and boost your metabolism. You can customize your morning oatmeal as well, getting even more out of it by adding cinnamon, apples, raisins, blueberries, banana or your favorite combination. Below is a list of some of the top health benefits of this nutritional powerhouse food.
Oatmeal Lowers Cholesterol
By consuming oatmeal you will be getting one of the best sources of water-soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which can reduce levels of the bad cholesterol (LDL) in your body significantly without reducing the levels of good cholesterol (HDL). Oatmeal fibers have a great tendency to combine with bad cholesterol in our small intestines and clear them out of the body as waste. The grams of fiber that come in each bowl of oatmeal can be a lifesaver and makes it the perfect breakfast of choice if you have problems with high cholesterol. Some studies have shown that regular consumption of oatmeal can reduce bad cholesterol by as much as 60 percent.
Oatmeal Boosts Your Immune System
Consuming oatmeal can also boost your immune system and help fight all sorts of bacterial infections. In particular it is again the beta-glucan contained in oatmeal that provides such significant support to our immune system. The immune cells including the white blood cells within our body that are specifically engineered to find and replenish damaged tissues are amped up by the fiber in oatmeal, lowering the risk of a number of health issues.
Managing Blood Sugar Level with Oatmeal
Blood sugar problems can lead to all sorts of health conditions. If you don’t have the right levels of blood sugar and the sugar level tends to fluctuate too randomly throughout the day, then it is quite possible that you quickly drain out of energy before day’s end. Thankfully, adding oatmeal to your diet plan is one of the ideal ways to naturally stabilize your blood sugar levels. Oatmeal constituents do this great health favor by fighting the high blood sugar that comes from eating extra carbs and sugar filled diet.
Oatmeal for Lowering Risk of Diabetes
Just as you can see in the health benefits of Cinnamon, Oatmeal will greatly reduce your chances of developing type 2 diabetes; so how about mixing the two for your breakfast? Oatmeal is a power source of magnesium; to be specific one cup of cooked oatmeal can provide up to 68% of you daily magnesium need. By providing sufficient amount of magnesium oatmeal helps your body perform more efficiently when using glucose as well as helping to maintain healthy insulin levels. Researchers have found that consuming oatmeal regularly reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes by 20 to 30%.
Oatmeal Reduces Risk of Breast Cancer
Some researches suggest that oatmeal can reduce the risk of breast cancer. This is because oatmeal is a great soluble fiber rich food and also according to a number of clinical studies it is the kind of grain that’s a very good source of Melatonin. Moreover, regular and healthy bowl movements have been linked to a lower risk of breast cancer, that is because regular bowel movements rid women’s bodies from estrogen build-up and oatmeal can do that just fine.
Healthy Arteries and Oatmeal
The anti-inflammatory properties of Avenanthramides in oatmeal are known to be quite beneficial for oatmeal. This increases the health benefits of oatmeal even further, while most oatmeal products not only help prevent heart disease; they can also help prevent arteries from hardening because oatmeal provides a good amount of antioxidants that also work to help improve blood flow.
Weight Control Benefits of Oatmeal
Oatmeal makes you feel full feel for much longer and studies have shown that children between the ages of 2 and 18 years of age who frequently consumed oatmeal lowered their risks of being overweight by up as much as 50% than those who do not.
Pure Oatmeal is also Gluten Free and Organic
Some oatmeal brands are gluten free but it’s important that you choose a brand that confirms it. Even name brand oatmeal products don’t guarantee that they are gluten free so choose carefully. When you choose oatmeal make sure that you pick a gluten-free and an organic brand as GMO foods are counterproductive and in some cases harmful to our overall health.
Health Benefits of Oatmeal
One of the best ways to make eating oatmeal fun and taste is to add fresh fruits like strawberry and blueberries to it. As mentioned before you can also add cinnamon and nuts like almond and walnut for their great benefits. Combine that with a great cup of green tea and you should have a fantastic morning meal.
The health benefits of Oatmeal are virtually endless and it should be a part of any healthy lifestyle plan. If you have enjoyed the great health benefits of oatmeal, make sure to share with family and friends.
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- Be the leading player and preferred choice for customer satisfaction in the international premium coffee market.
- Be seen as one of the most respected companies in the local commercial coffee business while delivering excellence in our products and services.
- promote coffee growing as a cash crop in the Huye region and organize coffee farmers into profitable lending and savings groups.
- increase the quality of coffee crop production through the use of agronomic best practices.
- improve our farmer’s and employee’s skills providing them regular trainings.
- be exemplary corporate citizens upholding Huye Mountain Coffee’s values with a genuine commitment to the communities in which we operate.


ECO KIDS USA
eco-dough is an original in the natural dough market and was first introduced at the Hollywood Farmers Market in 2008.
Exploratory modeling dough made with wheat flour, water, salt, citric acid, sodium tetraborate, soy oil, rosemary oil, potassium sorbate & FDA approved pigments.
This dough is made with wheat flour and contains gluten.
Sun 2-pack includes one jar of orange and one jar of yellow eco-dough.


Uncle Yip’s serves the finest authentic southern Chinese & Asian cuisine possible. Twin lobster served in different styles along with dinner specials are favorites (ask your server or check the board for special foods).
Full Dim Sum push carts are available for weekend brunches 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Catering, reservations and parties are available. We offer a full bar with a wide selection of Asian beers. Uncle Yip’s has been a favorite in Northern Cincinnati for many years. Come check us out and experience a mini trip to China. You won’t regret it.


Porky Butts BBQ. The name begs attention.
We had to try it.
The northwest Omaha restaurant, open since August 2019, is in a nondescript strip mall with a parking lot that’s difficult to navigate.
On two recent visits, we found much on its menu to make the confusing entry and trip down construction-plagued 156th Street worthwhile.
At Porky Butts, the meat is the star. The restaurant has an impressive display of trophies, ribbons and other prizes from barbecue competitions, including first-place honors from the American Royal World Series of Barbecue in Kansas City — arguably the world’s largest smoked meat festival.
You order at the counter to dine in or carry out, aided by a staff that’s unusually attentive and congenial for a fast-casual eatery.
When I called in an order, the worker asked a few questions and then offered ideas about what I might like. When I dined in for lunch (with my trusty pal Kindle), I watched a friendly server strike up a lively conversation with a couple in a nearby booth, then tell them she was looking forward to seeing them again.
It was a bit like being at a backyard cookout.
We ordered a couple of two-meat plates and appetizers to eat at home on a Saturday night. It was about 8 p.m., and the restaurant already was out of brisket and jalapeño-cheese smoked sausage. I was disappointed but intrigued — maybe that meant they were worth waiting for.
My husband had burnt ends (his forever choice, if they’re available) and breaded catfish, with apple slaw and fries. He loved the ends — charred black on the outside and super-tender on the inside. He said they competed for the best he’s had in Omaha. The potatoes also were a hit; they had a nice, crisp finish and appeared to be coated with crumbs or batter before they were fried.
The catfish was just OK, he said, though it redeemed itself in a sandwich the next day.
I had pulled pork and regular smoked sausage, with cucumber salad and cheesy corn.
The pulled pork was moist, smoky and delicious, save for a couple of small clumps that were end-of-the-day crusty. Totally understandable, but if I were dishing it up, I’d try to weed out the hard bits.
The smoked sausage took me by surprise. I didn’t expect it to be the best thing I ordered. It was charred dark, tasted like it spent ample time in the pit and popped perfectly when I cut it and released its juices.
Porky Butts offers three sauces. Mild has a tomato base and molasses, said Blane Hunter, the restaurant’s owner and pit master. A middle sauce starts with the mild and adds more heat, and the third sauce is extra fiery. We tried the first two, and they were smooth and tangy — a great complement to the meat.
Sides were good, but a couple of tweaks would have made them better.
Hunter said the cucumber salad was inspired by one he ate growing up in Texas and one his wife had in Wisconsin. He pickles the cucumbers and onions in vinegar and sweetener, then drains the liquid and adds sour cream and dill.
It was a little too sour for my taste, so I added a bit of stevia. My husband said the apple slaw could have used more apples and a smidge of sweetness.
The cheesy corn (basically corn in a cream cheese sauce with poblanos) needed a little salt and more kick. Even with the peppers, it was bland.
I tried the brisket and the jalapeño-cheese sausage at lunch, this time with mac and cheese and green beans. Once again, the meat reigned, especially the brisket. It was perfectly black on the sides and fork-tender in the middle, with the smoky flavor you expect from prize-winning barbecue and nearly devoid of fat. I didn’t like the sausage as much as its plain cousin; for me, the cheese seemed superfluous.
The mac and cheese was piping hot with a satisfying, Velveeta-like sauce. The green beans were flash-frozen and tasted exactly like fresh, cooked to a perfect soft crunch. All they needed was salt. Sometimes, simple is best.
Porky Butts has a diverse list of appetizers, including black-eyed pea dip and sweet-and-sour fried pickles.
As former residents of Cajun country, we had BBQ boudin balls: smoked pork, cheese, rice and spices rolled in crumbs and deep-fried. They were wonderful, even though they weren’t 100% authentic; Louisiana boudin balls feature boudin sausage. We also had fried okra, which was tasty and exactly like fried okra everywhere, served with good old ranch dip.
Prices are moderate — the most expensive item on the menu is the three-meat plate at $15.99, and most are considerably less.
The restaurant’s website said Hunter is a graduate of the Johnson and Wales and Fox Valley Technical College culinary programs and has 27 years of experience. He grew up helping his dad fuel a passion for pit barbecuing. His bio includes 85 Top 10 finishes in barbecue competitions and 22 grand championships in nine states.
He said he decided in 2019 “to follow his dream and bring the world of championship BBQ to the people of his adopted hometown.”
And what about the name? I called Hunter to ask.
A friend started the Porky Butts team for barbecue competitions and asked Hunter to join. When he decided to take his passion more seriously than the friend, Hunter took over the name, with the friend’s blessing.
The name gets noticed — customers regularly joke about it, Hunter said.
People love taking pictures with the sign, especially shots featuring their backsides. That happened frequently at gas stations when he was driving his truck with the Porky Butts logo to competitions.
Nearly all were women, he said.
No comment, I replied.
Omaha Dines: Here are the city's 38 essential restaurants
Omaha Dines: Here are the city's 35 essential restaurants
Stella’s Bar & Grill
UMAMI Asian Cuisine
The Boiler Room Restaurant
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
El Dorado Mexican Restaurant
Time Out Chicken
Lo Sole Mio
La Casa Pizzaria
Saddle Creek Breakfast Club
Ika Ramen & Izakaya
Blue & Fly Asian Kitchen
El Basha Mediterranean Grill
Twisted Cork Bistro
Tired Texan BBQ
Le Voltaire French Restaurant


Monday, June 14, 2010
LIVING WITHOUT BREAD
"We live in a world dependent on bread, but do you really need it? Here are some great substitutions if you find yourself missing bread.
ROLL UP WITH GREENS: use lettuce, cabbage or cooked collard green leaves. Wrap your favorite sandwich fillings in these instead of using bread
SPRING ROLL WRAPPERS: Spring roll wrappers can be made from rice or tapioca . All you need to do is soak them in water for 45 seconds and you can use them for everything. Roll up nut butters and fruit, veggies and tofu, scrambled eggs or meat and veggies. The wrappers can keep in the refrigerator for a long time, unlike bread.
TOP YOUR HOT CEREAL: Instead of peanut butter on bread, cook your favorite hot cereal and top it off with an allowable nut butter(add sweetners or jelly if desired).
EGGPLANT SANDWICH: Grill slices of eggplant, place a filling of cheese, tomato, lettuce or other allowable veggies, tofu between 2 slices of the grilled eggplant. For more protein add dip the eggplant in egg and allowable flour before grilling.
ZUCCHINI ROLL UPS: Thinly slices zucchini, place small amounts of cheese, sandwich filling in one end and roll up. Secure with a toothpick until ready to eat.


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Whistler Fashion Finds and Dines
After sharing many photos from my recent travels to Whistler, Canada on my blog and Instagram (@SarahStylesSeattle), I received many kind words and specific questions about what I do there, my favorite places to eat, and where I shop. So, I thought I'd share my favorite Whistler fashion finds and dines in this blog post! I've been traveling to Whistler for some time now. The city itself has changed so much over the years, especially in anticipation of the 2010 Winter Olympics. So, as you can imagine, MANY shops and restaurants have made Whistler their home over the years. Nevertheless, there are a select handful of restaurants, lounges, and shops that keep me returning to Whistler again and again!
OK, let's talk Dining.
When it comes to enjoying après ski drinks or a casual lunch, nothing beats the Mallard Lounge at the Fairmont Whistler Hotel! The luxe lodge decor and superb menu has me coming back year after year. I would have to recommend sampling from their list of Alpine Warmers, especially the Milk & Honey (featured in my photos above and made with Absolut Vanilla Vodka, Frangelico, honey almond milk) - the honey used comes straight from their rooftop bees!
For an evening of excellent food and wine, Araxi Restaurant + Bar is my top suggestion. Located in the main square of Whistler Village, Araxi serves to die for farm-to-table dishes featuring locally sourced ingredients from nearby farms. The Assorted Pemberton Beet Salad and Seared Wild Alaskan Scallops are definitely my personal must-haves.
A new favorite to my list is Stonesedge Whistler. Their menu serves up traditional comfort foods while you enjoy the most beautiful chalet-chic decor. The Winter Salad (roasted root vegetables, baby kale, maple pumpkin seeds, goat’s cheese and apple cider vinaigrette), Harvest Bowl (rich & creamy wild mushrooms with butternut squash, balsamic roasted tomatoes and crispy tofu, garnished with sprouts and balsamic reduction), and Bangers & Mash (three grilled Two River's sweet & savory apple & pork sausages, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, braised red cabbage, mustard seed gravy and crispy sage) are three good reasons for anyone to visit.
Another recent find includes Harajuku and Fuji Market. Located side by side, both offer classic Japanese style pub food from sushi to noodles and more. Fuji Market (open 10am - 9pm) offers quick eats and a traditional Japanese market. Harajuku (open after 5pm) offers intimate seating and I'd-like-seconds BBQ Pork Ramen.
Finally, Fifty Two 80 Eatery + Bar is a chic lounge with the perfect ambience for enjoying specialty cocktails and lively conversation. I highly suggest any champagne cocktail! Cheers!
When I'm not skiing or eating... I'm probably sleeping haha. Although I'd like to say I do more than eat my way through Whislter, that probably isn't true. However, I do have to mention a few shops and spas I always make time for:


Authentic Parisian bistros are all the rage in Paris and when visiting the most romantic city on earth, you must visit one. Paris is known for its cafe culture, which is why most Parisian bistros offer coffees and teas. The local bistros are the perfect spot for grabbing a bite to eat, enjoying a cocktail, or just people watching over a nice meal. Most of bistros offer free WIFI for guests, so whether you’re checking business emails, doing online shopping on Amazon or playing games at Poki or Pokerstarscasino, you can do so while sipping on a latte. Here is a list of the top Parisian bistros to dine at in Paris.
Le Bon Georges
Le Bon Georges is one of the best examples of fine Parisian cuisine. They offer a simple menu with authentic French food. The bistro has a very cozy atmosphere featuring wooden tables and a chalkboard menu. Le Bon Georges focuses on high quality, fresh ingredients, which is what has made them a staple in the community. This place offers a nontraditional menu, and depending on what’s at the market, the menu can vary from day to day. The menu includes classic French cuisine such as fresh soups, salads, steak tartare, and pork belly. Beverages include coffees, teas, wine, and sparkling water.
Auberge Pyrenees Cevennes
Auberge Pyrenees Cevennes is a perfect example of a good old-fashioned neighborhood Parisian bistro, with sausages hanging from huge beams overhead, as well as antlers mounted to the walls. Their menu includes French staples such as duck, lamb, and cassoulet. This bistro is not only famous for their food, but guests rave about their staff, which makes this place a local favorite, however, tourists frequent here as well.
Cafe Constant is owned by St. Dominique’s unofficial mayor, Chritian Constant. This casual, no-reservation needed cafe is open all day long and features two dining rooms so that you don’t have to wait long for a seat. Cafe Constant is home of a forever changing menu that offers everything from beef stew and duck to oysters and salmon. The menu is fixated to where you can get an appetizer, main entree and dessert for 36 euros, however, you can always pick and choose a la carte.
Le Trumilou, a former truck stop, is ran and operated by a native of Auvergne. Auvergne is an area famous for its beef, cheese, and charcuterie boards. This little bistro is cozy, welcoming and friendly, serving up some of the best Parisian cuisine ever. Le Trumilou prides themselves on being your home away from home. Guests always brag on how dining here is like having dinner at a friend’s house. Their menu includes escargot, duck, lamb, and their very popular tuna tartare. Also, you can find sweet breads, crepes, coffee and wine on their menu. When in Paris, you must dine here, as they give nice portions for a great price.
Cafe des Musees
Cafe des Musees, located in the famous area of Le Marais, is a classic Parisian bistro featuring an Art Deco window and tons of wood finishings. Located in a popular tourist area, they do offer outside seating on the terrace to enjoy the fresh air and people watch. This fine bistro has a reputation for having delicious cuisine as well as a warm ambience. Their menu is much different than other bistros in the area, as they focus more on vegetables, which is rare in Parisian dishes. This place is famous for their boeuf bourguignon, as well as the escargot. Desserts include homemade ice cream and fresh made tarts.
Bistrot Marloe is owned and operated by famous Chef Thomas Boullault. This bistro is a more modern version of your classic Parisian bistro, where their menu includes pork, roast chicken, steak-frites, and beef carpaccio. Guests love the corner location of the bistro, as it is conveniently located and has a great view. Desserts include fresh fruits, apricot pie, as well as meringue pie.
Les Canailles is a very warm, cozy, and inviting little bistro with friendly staff that are quick with helping translate the menu to tourists. Although tourists frequent the place, this is an everyday favorite for locals. Their menu includes traditional French cuisine with surprise pairings such as scallops fried with truffles, black pudding with apples, and sea bream cooked with blood oranges. Les Canailles prides themselves on the presentation of their food. All of their dishes are prepared with only the finest ingredients and plated very nicely. The bistro has tons of charm, plays soothing music in the background, and is a perfect place for a couple’s date night as well as a group of friends wanting to have a nice dining experience. Tourists who dine here always recommend it to anyone visiting Paris.


Now you can use the same products as Veggiescapes!
We buy all of our organic heirloom tomatoseeds from TomatoFest. We have been purchasing from Tomato Fest for over a decade and love all of their great varieties. Here are our tried and true favorites:
Cherry Tomatoes: Black Cherry, Coyote (Yellow),Lollipop (Yellow), Tommy Toe (Red)
Red Slicers/Salad - Big Beef, Giant Buffalo Heart, Clint Eastwood, Taxi (Yellow), Old Brooks, Ceylon (Red Ribbed)
Sauce Tomatoes/Canning - Giant Buffalo Heart, Old Brooks, Full Flavor Paste
Container - Silvery Fir Tree
Colorful Heirlooms - Black Crimson, Box Car Willie (Orange/Red), Hillbilly (Yellow), Northern Lights (yellow-orange-red blush),
Early Varieties - Northern Lights (yellow-orange-red blush), Silvery Fir Tree (Red Slicer - Great Container Plant!), Earliana (pinkish red)
Botanical Interest is our local seed company that we have purchased seeds from for over 15 years.
We appreciate the high quality and variety of their seeds.
They offer lots of great organic and heirloom varieties as well.
I especially love the large herb packets for basil and cilantro.
I personally use their sprouting mixes for growing sprouts on my counter year round.
Checkout Botanical Interests website to find your new favorite seed varieties!
Vegetable gardening isn't all about growing food. You also need to process the harvest. I use canning and fermentation to process large harvests to preserve them for using later. Fermentation is a great way to preserve the harvest and get healthy probiotics into your gut everyday. MasonJars.com has great resources to get you started on fermenting!
Grow Sprouts Anytime!
Sprouts are a healthy addition to your salads that can be grow anytime of year indoors.
To grow sprouts, all you need is a sprouting jar and seeds. I do a single layer of seeds on the bottom of the jar and soak them overnight. The next morning, I rinse the seeds and drain the jar upside down into a bowl on the counter. Repeat twice a day until the sprouts have green leaves. They don't store long, so don't make too many at once. Only sprout what you will eat in 3-4 days.
Not into vegetable gardening? Well, I find that hard to believe, but bonsai could be for you. I love to have a few bonsai in the greenhouse. Careful, though, bonsai can easily become your new obsession. Get started with these bonsai that are under $30. Check out the Bonsai Boy website for all your bonsai needs.


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Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Stores…just the name conjures up visions of scrumptious ice cream, giant hamburgers, dairy fresh milk, fresh baked goods, even meats, fruits and vegetables. So what’s the story behind Braum’s? Well, we can sum it up with two words “vertical integration”. Basically it means that we believe that if you want something done right…you do it yourself. A concept that Founders, Bill and Mary Braum and their children are proud of.


Wild for Turkey!
November 24, 2010 § Leave a comment
Can you taste it? Steaming sweet potatoes, seasoned corn on the cob, doughy bread rolls fresh out of the oven, tart cranberry sauce poured over your plate and the fully dressed turkey with stuffing spilling out and artfully decorated with lettuce leafs and seasonal veggies. Reflecting on the mouth-watering ingredients to the perfect Thanksgiving reminds any celebrator that on this joyous occasion, their turkeys aren’t the only thing getting stuffed.
As the holiday quickly approaches,the time to pick out the perfect turkey becomes but a drive from the nearest grocery store. But how does one find the best turkey at the best cost? What is all this talk about free range turkeys and organic turkeys? Why does it matter? Doesn’t everyone just want a mouth-watering bird?
Standard Turkeys vs. Organic and Free Range Turkeys: What you should know.
Standard turkeys are normally cramped in pens with hundreds of other turkeys, and besides being injected with steroids to make them larger, are fed a corn mash that often has several other antibiotics in it, to make up for the disease in the crowded pen. Good if you want a turkey chock full of chemicals.
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While organic turkeys can be somewhere around $2.50 per pound, putting a medium sized turkey at somewhere around $30, they are normally treated fairly, allowed to roam around at their own leisure, and free of chemicals and human modifications. Yeah, its expensive, but it’s worth it for this day of Thanksgiving that only comes once a year. Seasoned by the great outdoors, organic turkeys have a more robust flavor.
img from here (more info here as well)
The other “green” alternative is Free Range. Under this label, during their turkey lifetime, the turkeys, under certain Free Range standards should have the opportunity to walk around at their own leisure. However, there’s a twist here, in the word “opportunity”. Many farmers will consider their turkeys Free Range even if the turkeys are allowed only one day in their lifetime to walk around freely. That means one day of eating natural grass and grubs. So much for the anticipated leisure walks.
Moral of the story: If you get a turkey, make sure it is labeled 100% Free Range Organic and Natural. Labels matter, people.
Free range organic. found here
Source: these people


Nutrition Month Thematic ConferenceJuly 26, 2023
Master Chef Cooking Contest 2023August 3, 2023
JUST IN: The City of Biñan is recognized as Nutrition Honor Award Maintainer at the Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony. Mayor Arman Dimaguila and Vice Mayor GEL Alonte received the award from the National Nutrition Council CALABARZON.
2nd Place CALABARZON Outstanding City Nutrition Action Officer – Ms. Isidora Alias
2nd Place CALABARZON Outstanding Brgy. Nutrition Committee – Barangay Timbao
3rd Place CALABARZON Outstanding Brgy. Nutrition Scholar – Ms. Wilma Bandillon


JK by Chef King
King trained and worked in some of the most prestigious fine dining restaurants in the world, key locations include London, Paris, New York, Dubai, Tokyo, Bangkok and more. He brings a wealth of experience and skills to the table. He is the first Michelin trained chef; to open a restaurant in OKC. When asked about achieving the highest accolade in culinary, King humbly defers and shares something that means even more to him - when a guest tells him, "This is the best meal I've ever had".
We encourage our diners to embrace the customary approach of sharing dishes with their guests, from luxurious small plates to contemporary large plates and stunning desserts. Each seasonal menu is created by our talented culinary team using only premium ingredients and served by our highly trained front of house team with a strong focus on a meticulous and engaging customer service.


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Home Gardening in Urban Greening
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Home gardening has been crucial for us who live in an urban setting. It gives us instant access to fresh vegetables and herbs. We can also control over the chemicals that we use during the growing season. Many gardeners, especially beginners like us, do not certainly know how to be a successful home gardener using small space. For this reason, the “YOU should GARDEN” project team has organized this workshop to help people learning the tactics of growing food at home.
Dr. Grand Wood is an Assistant Professor at the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan. He will talk about the importance of Home Gardening in urban greening and how we can grow our food by own.
Grant’s passion is with urban agriculture, which includes small-scale food production and local food security. Grant developed Plant Science 235 – Urban Agriculture, which draws over 120 students per year from across campus. This course helps students learn how to grow food within city limits, both from a domestic and commercial basis.
Grant is very involved in the local urban food movement, and can often be found promoting local food production to a wide variety of audiences. Grant’s work has been recognized locally, provincially and nationally.
He also coordinates the AgBio Rooftop Garden, a containerized rooftop vegetable garden at the U of S. This research and demonstration project exemplifies local food production, sustainability, and community.
All ages of people are welcome!
Information related to accessibility, venue and parking will be shared closer to the date of the event.


One of the most important parts of living a healthy lifestyle is eating a diet rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals. This will not only reduce the risk of certain health conditions but also make you feel great. Thankfully, the idea that it somehow takes more energy and time to eat healthily is not true. Although you may not have the time to cook healthy meals, there is an easy way to instantly eat healthily- incorporate superfoods in your diet. But what are superfoods?
Superfoods are food items packed with antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins and that provide numerous health benefits. Although most of them are plant based some dairy products and fish also makes the cut. One of the best things about them is that anyone can enjoy the benefits that they provide. You can actually include them in your daily routine with very minimal effort. While superfoods are not an instant cure to most ailments, incorporating them in your meals can greatly boost your lifestyle.
Why you should incorporate superfoods in your life
The high mineral and vitamin content found in superfoods can help keep you healthier by warding of diseases. When incorporated in a well balanced meal, these foods can greatly promote weight loss, heart health, and improve your overall energy levels. More so, the antioxidants found in them may help prevent cancer while the fats minimize the risk of a heart disease. Fiber can also help prevent digestive problems and diabetes. Superfoods are also known to help lower your cholesterol, protect your organs from toxins, reduce inflammation, and regulate metabolism.
Eggs- The good thing about eggs is that they are low in calories but high in proteins. Apart from that, they are also easy to enjoy.
Avocado- Due to their high concentrations of fiber and fats, avocados will make you feel fuller. The best part is that they go with anything, from salads to dips to breakfast. Overall, they can help you lose weight and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
Salmon- One of the most important benefits of salmon is that they are rich in omega 3 fatty acids. These acids can help reduce the risks of ailments such as heart disease, cancer, and arthritis and also reduce inflammation. Salmon is also rich in selenium and vitamin D which are beneficial to your hair, bones, and nails.
Yogurt- Apart from proteins, one serving container of yogurt contains vitamin B-12, magnesium, and potassium. Some of them also contain healthy bacteria which can greatly improve your immune system.
Oatmeal- Apart from containing soluble fiber, oatmeal is also a good source of vitamin B1 and iron that can help change carbohydrate into energy. As a versatile food, oatmeal can either be eaten alone or used as an ingredient for other recipes.
Blueberries- Blueberries usually come with many benefits such as decreasing the risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Since they are low in sodium, they can help you lower your blood pressure.
Beans- One of the best plant based proteins is beans. This is because they are rich in protein, phytochemicals, iron, magnesium, potassium, and certain vitamins. These nutrients can help protect you from colon cancer, obesity, heart disease and diabetes.
Kale- While most people like to make fun of kale, kale is very low in calories but high in fiber. They also contain protein, vitamin A and C, and antioxidants that prevent cancer.
Sweet potatoes- Sweet potatoes are some of the best sources of vitamin A, fiber, vitamin C and vitamin B6. All these can help keep you looking younger, prevent a heart attack, improve your vision, and promote your immune system.
While maintaining a healthy diet can be a huge challenge, incorporating these superfoods is the best way to get started.


From our tables to yours! Here are 5 of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes to add to your dinner spread.
Brie, Fig, and Prosciutto Crostinis
Submitted by Katherine Ternes, serves 24
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt & pepper
8 oz. Brie
4 oz. Thinly sliced prosciutto
1.5 cup fig jam
2 cup baby arugula
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1. Begin by diagonally slicing the baguette. Then, place the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush them with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the baking sheet on the top rack of your oven and broil the bread 4-5 minutes until it is golden brown. Set aside to cool.
2. In a small bowl, gently toss together the arugula, olive oil, and a little salt and pepper.
3. Begin by spreading the toast with fig jam. Top with a slice of brie and prosciutto. Finish it off with a few pieces of arugula.
Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip
Submitted by Kelli Sperling
8 oz. block of cream cheese
1 12-oz. jar of artichoke hearts
1 pkg. spinach, frozen
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
2 T minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt & pepper, each
1 tsp onion powder
1. Combine all ingredients in crockpot.
2. Heat on low for 2 to 3 hours.
3. Serve warm with tortilla chips
Jiffy Corn Casserole
Submitted by Kim Jones, serves 8
(15.25 ounce) can corn kernels, drained
1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn, NOT drained
1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
2 eggs, at room temperature and lightly beaten
1 (8.5 ounce) box Jiffy Corn Muffin mix
1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, melted and slightly cooled
Soft Apple Cookies
Submitted by Marlee Strah
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of brown sugar, packed
5 tbsp butter, room temp
1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 apple, peeled and chopped
2 tsp corn starch
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp. cinnamon
2 tbsp. sugar
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Mix flour, salt, and baking soda in a bowl. Set aside.
3. Mix apple, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
4. In mixer, combine sugars with butter and cream.
5. Add vanilla and eggs.
6. Slowly, add flour mixture.
7. Add apple mixture.
8. Mix cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
9. Scoop small balls of dough and roll in cinnamon-sugar. Place on cookie sheet.
10. Bake cookies 12-14 mins.
11. Leave on pan for 3 mins and then transfer to wire rack.
Mawmaw’s Perfect Pie Crust Recipe
Submitted by Tricia Lambert
4 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1 T. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 T. white or cider vinegar
1 lg. egg
½ c. water
1¾ c. vegetable shortening (solid shortening)
1. Put flour, sugar and salt in large bowl and mix well with table fork. Add shortening and mix with fork until ingredients are crumbly.
2. In small bowl, beat together with fork ½ cup water, the vinegar and egg. Combine the 2 mixtures, stirring with fork until all ingredients are moistened.
3. Divide dough in 5 portions and, with hands, shape each portion in a flat, round patty ready for rolling. Wrap each in plastic or waxed paper and chill at least ½ hour.
4. When ready to roll pie crust, lightly flour both sides of patty; put on lightly floured board or pastry cloth. Cover rolling pin with a little flour. Keeping pastry round, roll from center to ⅛-thickness and 2 inches larger than inverted pie pan.
5. Fold in halves or quarters; transfer to pie pan, unfold and fit loosely in pie pan. Press with fingers to remove air pockets.
6. Fill with your favorite pie filling and enjoy!


whence the absentminded professor/bacon?
6 August, 2006
Found a popular-press article about some fascinating research on willpower that leads to some interesting conclusions. The experiment:
Take, for example, a group of hungry volunteers who were left alone in a room containing both a tempting platter of freshly baked chocolate chip biscuits and a plate piled high with radishes. Some of the volunteers were asked to sample only the radishes. These peckish volunteers manfully resisted the temptation of the biscuits and ate the prescribed number of radishes. Other, more fortunate, volunteers were asked to sample the biscuits.
In the next, supposedly unrelated, part of the experiment, the volunteers were asked to try to solve a difficult puzzle. The researchers weren’t interested in whether the volunteers solved it. (In fact, it was insoluble.) Rather, they wanted to know how long the volunteers would persist with it. Their self-control already depleted, volunteers forced to snack on radishes persisted for less than half as long as people who had eaten the biscuits or (in case you should think chocolate biscuits offer inner strength) other volunteers who had skipped the eating part of the experiment.
Read the article to see how this led Reaganite and I to this conclusion:


Singapore-based restauranteur, chef David Laris, is opening EDEN Local tomorrow at the Cachet Boutique NYC Hotel.
Dishes made with locally sourced, organic products, and inspired by the wellness movement, are the focus of the menu.
“I grew up on a farm where we have free range chickens, freshly grown vegetables and spices that fed the family, and it is a way of living that still follows me. Our chefs at EDEN Local, go to the local market in Manhattan, and use the fresh local produce to execute the menu I am so proud of. I am thrilled to be bringing this concept to New York as a modern eatery in the heart of the city,” Laris said in a press release.
Dishes include Roasted Cauliflower “Steak” with sultana raisin gremolata, spiced pine nuts, and coconut yogurt; and Kombu Cured Wild Snapper, with charred avocado, summer radishes, leche de tigre, serrano, blue popcorn. Executive chef Frances Tariga will lead the kitchen.
Cachet Boutique NYC Hotel is the first U.S. hotel from the Cachet Hospitality Group. The hotel will feature three outdoor gardens, and activities such as yoga classes outdoors and after-work champagne tastings. Wellness offerings will include on-demand spa services and personalized meditation sessions.
EDEN Local At Cachet Boutique NYC Hotel 510 W. 42nd Street 212-947-2999 CachetBoutiqueNYC.com


Corporate catering is essentially the business of supplying food for those of an organization to eat. Many corporations hire outside catering companies when they need or when they have a special event such as a convention. Some businesses specialize in corporate catering alone, while other companies are large restaurants that provide catering services to many different corporate clients. The type of service you choose will depend upon the nature of your corporate catering needs. In short, corporate catering involves providing a business with the tools to feed its employees without having to worry about them leaving the premises or if there are any inclement weather conditions.
Many corporate catering providers work through an individual orders system in which customers are placed on a list based upon a particular order. This means that a call is placed by a customer to one of the caterers with the number of people to be fed. The caller then chooses the menu options and submits their order. When the order is processed, it becomes an order for service and the caterer begins preparing the meal. Individual orders are often placed on individual plates at the table so that each employee can help themselves.
Catered corporate catering can be used for a variety of reasons. At times, depending on the size of the company, many people gather for a social or corporate lunch and enjoy the company of other people while eating. Other times, an employer may host an employee induction and feed the group with a buffet or lunch to make it feel less like work and more like a social gathering. Individual orders are often placed during breaks so that employees can have a bite to eat while taking advantage of the relaxation time. There are many different kinds of caterers out there so finding one that suits your needs should not be too difficult.
The service level of a catered corporate catering service is often the deciding factor for many people when choosing a food provider. The service level can be very important because you want the food to be prepared professionally and with great customer service. The service level also includes things such as whether or not the waitpersons are courteous and efficient in treating customers. If you want your clients to remember a good meal, then your wait staff should be friendly and polite and willing to go out of their way to provide great service.
There are many caterers that specialize in certain types of menus. One of these menus may have a local flavor to it so that your guests can enjoy the food that they pick up right where they live. This type of catering can be a great corporate catering option because you can offer all of the same choices that you would have if you were having an entire dinner party at your restaurant. The downside to this though is that the catering may be less expensive because you have to pay for a caterer that has access to specific menus only.
There are many types of foods that you can offer for corporate catering lunch every day. Many caterers can offer buffet style meals, full casual meals, and also full seated restaurants. You have to think about what your corporate catering needs are so that you can be able to find a caterer that you really appreciate. If you are unsure about what your clients want, you can ask them for input. They have likely dined at several businesses so they will be able to help you figure out what makes the customers feel great and what doesn’t.


Fill your cupboards with these anti-inflammatory foods to improve your joint pain, whether you suffer from gout, rheumatoid or osteoarthritis…
Alas, there’s no magic meal that cures arthritis – it is incurable. But you could manage your symptoms with smart food choices. Think wholegrains, fresh fruits and veggies packed with the very nutrients known to reduce painful inflammation everywhere – from your stiff hips and knees to your sore wrists or swollen joints. Staying trim by eating healthy will also reduce the stress on your joints, so let’s see what’s on the menu…
Snack on strawberries and raspberries for desert or drink a blueberry and blackberry smoothie. Tart cherry juice can also lower your risk of a gout flare up and relieve osteoarthritic joint pain, so why not pour yourself a refreshing glass? See, anthocyanin gives red berries their colouring – and the same nutrient could make your arthritic joints less painful or stiff.
Roast it, crush it in a garlic press or chop it into slices – add fresh garlic to your dressings and salsas, butters, soups or casseroles for a delicate nutty flavour and a little arthritic pain relief. Garlic contains diallyl disulphide which reduces the cartilage-damaging enzymes and fights inflammation to protect your arthritic joints.
Think steamed salmon or mackerel, trout or tuna – fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids that fight inflammation in your arthritic joints, reducing your swelling and pain. Better yet, a weekly portion of fish for 10 years could cut your risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis in half. Steam your fish the healthy way or grill it, but avoid frying it in unhealthy saturated fat.
Not a fish fan? Ask your doctor about taking an omega-3 supplement instead, which you can keep in the freezer to get rid of the fishy aftertaste. Alternatively, try soybeans that are high in protein and fibre, tofu or edamame beans.
It’s given Indian curries a kick for centuries, but this tasty yellow spice can help you manage your chronic arthritis pain by blocking cytokines and damaging enzymes – reducing your joint pain and swelling. Try it with black pepper, which helps your body to absorb it better.
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage are full of sulforaphane – helping to prevent or slow down the damage osteoarthritis does to the cartilage in your joints. Why not chuck some into your next stir fry or salad, alongside kale and cauliflower?
Mix Aloe Vera juice, never sap, with a spoonful of apple cider vinegar and ginger to create a natural remedy to ease your painful arthritic joints.
Breakfast on oatmeal or wholegrain cereals, chow down on brown rice or snack on butter-less popcorn – full of inflammation-fighting antioxidants known as polyphenols, helping to relieve the gastric problems linked with rheumatoid arthritis. Wholegrains, such as these, lower the levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in your blood, reducing the pain and discomfort in your joints.
Suffer from rheumatoid arthritis? Well, you’ll likely shy away from rhubarb, tomatoes and oranges for fear of a flare up. But vitamin C rich fruits like oranges, grapefruits and limes might protect against osteoarthritis pain – after all, vitamin C is a key ingredient of cartilage.
Eating well gives your body the nutrients it needs to fight painful inflammation in your arthritic joints. But you can also improve your painful symptoms by staying trim with exercise – being a healthy weight reduces the chance of your arthritis progressing, because there’s less burden on weight-baring joints such as your back, knees, hips and ankles.
The pressure on your knee joints is 5-6 times your body weight when you walk, so even a small weight loss can make a big difference if you have arthritis. Why not get up and about with a rollator or tri-walker, with looped cable breaks that are arthritic friendly, adjustable and easy to use.
Of course, it’s always wise to chat to your GP about any new exercise plan and managing your arthritis.


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Introducing Dual Cooking, Samsungs innovative contribution to your latest dinner party. It lets you simultaneously cook two different dishes in the same oven with different temperatures and time settings. Whatever the menu, you can cook your meals twice as fast. Whether its a holiday gathering or a finicky family, Samsung's various cooking options - Dual cooking, Twin Oven, Upper Oven, Lower Oven, Single Oven - make sure youll never have to worry about keeping your guests waiting again.
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If youre going to cook twice as much at once, youll need to know twice as much about what youre cooking. Thats why Samsungs 24 oven features two rows of LED displays. The dual digital display highlights oven settings and cooking information so that your meals come out perfect every time. So get the low down on what youre cooking up with Twin LED Display. More than a pretty face, our trendy easy-to read digital display is quick and easy to use. Dont waste time squinting at old mechanical dials. Get our digital display!
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No more blueberry Nutri-Grain bars, no more travel containers of Sugar Pops, and hardest of all, no more Nutritious Creation chocolate-chip cookies. Oh, how I love these cookies.
The wrapper claims that each cookie contains 150 calories, but I doubt it. The cookies are too tasty, and too big, to have so few calories. Seeing the number on the label makes it seem like a fact, but I remember the Pirate Booty scandal, when it was revealed that the labels on the supposedly low-calorie flavored popcorn were wildly inaccurate.
In Lisa Young’s fascinating book, The Portion Teller, she warns, “If you are buying a product that’s made by a small, regional company, even one that sells ‘health food,’ the labels are often notoriously inaccurate.” Sadly, that description perfectly fits Nutritious Creations.
I like eating fake food because I get hungry when I’m out during the day, and it’s often not convenient to sit down and eat proper food. Plus it’s a treat—I love cookies and candy. I would never dream of buying a real chocolate-chip cookie or a candy bar, but I can’t resist the supposedly low-cal version.
But I’ve come to see that fake food crowds out real food. I eat a “cookie,” then I’m not very hungry at lunch, so I don’t eat much, then I’m hungry again in the afternoon—when it’s not convenient to eat a meal, so I eat more fake food. More than once, I have to admit, I’ve had three “cookies” in one day.
But no more, I vowed. If I can’t sit down to eat, I’ll buy a banana or some yoghurt. I’ll carry a bag of apple slices in my backpack. I’ll eat bigger meals with more protein so I can more than an hour without a snack.
Of course, today at noon, what is the very first thing my eyes light upon as I walk into Toastie’s to get my made-to-order salad and yoghurt? I spot it among a sea of packaged foods: an intriguing new product, a “100 Calorie Brownie” from Healthy Benefits.
“Hmmm, what if I got this, instead of yoghurt? They have the same number of calories, and the brownie has seven grams of fiber, too…”
No! No more fake food!


Good businesses stand the test of the time. Stotesbury’s Fish & Chips has been around for nearly 120 years. It is the oldest traditional fish and chip bar in the Isle of Wight, established 1897. When you visit us, you are guaranteed exceptional quality in all the food we cook and we are proud of the reputation we have developed on the Island over many years of business.
We continue to have a vast amount of repeat customers due to our high quality food that we serve.
Monday to Saturday 11:30am – 9:00pm
Sunday 4:30pm – 8:30pm
Bank Holidays: 4:30pm – 8:30pm
10% off with all orders over £30 (telephone and over the counter)
Unique fish filleting method (No bones, no skin)
Wide range of dishes
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Range of offers and discounts available
We offer GLUTEN FREE food, fish, chicken, chips…
Fish & Chips is a great British tradition and Stotesbury’s Fish & Chips understand the importance of contributing to this. The generations before us took great pride and care in its food and service, and we are continuing this. Combine years of tradition and experience, we guarantee we will continue to be a favourite shop on the Island of Wight and beyond.
Stotesbury’s Fish and Chips is part of National Fish Federation of Fish Fryers, organisation that brings the fish and chips industry together since 1913.


Local eateries are no more than street kitchens with a couple of tables, though you can find better restaurants serving local food in Cairo and the major tourist towns.
Cairo and Alexandria are both well known for their ahwas (coffee shops). Today U.S.–style joints offering caffeine in a range of flavors and styles are joining these traditional cafés.
In all major towns you'll find a range of international cuisines including Thai, Chinese, and Italian. The best restaurants are usually found in upscale hotels. Vegetarians will always be able to find local salads, hummus, and rice to sustain them; however, finding variety during a trip may be a problem (pizza is available in most tourist destinations, as are delicious soups, just be aware that some of these soups are made with meat-based stocks).
Meals and Mealtimes
Unless otherwise noted, the restaurants listed are open daily for lunch and dinner.
The main meal of the day is lunch (ghada). It starts with a soup, such as shorbat'ads (lentil), for which Egypt is famous throughout the Middle East, or molukhiyya, a thick green-leaf soup. A wide range of mezze (appetizers) follows, and this can make a meal in itself. You'll taste dips like tahini (sesame-seed paste) or baba ghanouj (mashed roasted eggplant), wara einab (stuffed grape leaves), a crispy local ta'ameya (Egyptian felafel), and fuul (stewed fava beans). The main course is invariably grilled chicken, often roasted whole in a rotisserie oven, lamb or beef shish kebab (skewered in chunks), or kofta (minced lamb on skewers). Hamam mahshi (stuffed pigeon) is popular. Fresh vegetables are hard to come by, except in the rather generic cucumber salad, but stewed vegetables such as bamia (okra) are common. Every meal comes with round loaves of pita-style bread, either 'aish baladi (coarse-grain wheat) or 'aish shami (white). 'Asha, or dinner, is composed of a similar menu, although many Egyptian families partake in only a light meal at night, consisting of fruit and sandwiches.
For fitar (breakfast), you can do as Egyptians do and indulge in a steaming plate of ful, accompanied by fried eggs, bread, and pickles. Lighter fare includes croissants and other savory pastries, bought fresh from the local bakery and topped with cheese or jam. In Cairo, there are a few American-style breakfast restaurants, but these are by no means widespread. Certain places like El Fishawy Café in the Khan al-Khalili stay open for 24 hours.
In the countryside, few Egyptians eat out and so restaurants there tend to be rudimentary affairs. In cities and resorts you'll find a range of restaurants, from street kitchens to gourmet spots with silver service. Most restaurants stay open throughout the day, so you'll always be able to find something when you get hungry.
Credit cards are widely accepted in hotel restaurants; less so in private establishments. More private establishments in Cairo and the Red Sea resorts accept cards than in the rest of the country.
Reservations and Dress
Make reservations when planning to dine in upscale hotel restaurants, particularly if you are not a guest. Restaurants requiring a jacket and tie for men are rare, with the notable exception of several restaurants in the Sofitel Winter Garden Hotel in Luxor. Diners in upscale Cairo restaurants tend to dress up, however.
Wine, Beer, and Spirits
Although Egypt is an Islamic country and many Egyptians do not drink alcohol, the country does produce its own beer and wine. Local beers are very thirst quenching, especially if drunk cold. Look for the trade names Luxor, Saqqara, and Heineken (brewed under license in Egypt). The wine industry isn't competition for the French or Californian vineyards but does supply acceptable table wine—look for the labels Grand Marquis, Cape Bay, or Jardin du Nil.
Many local restaurants don't serve alcohol, so ask before you order your food if this is important to you. Any hotel above two stars should by law serve alcohol, but outside the tourist hot spots there may not be enough demand for hotels to hold a stock. Imported alcohol and wine are very expensive, so expect to pay a premium for these when they are available. On religious holidays and during the month of Ramadan, many restaurants do not serve alcohol.


A Review by Inez S. Reyes
2012 Grand Winner of Philippine Star’s
My Favorite Book Contest
My discovery of the sublime enjoyment of food came late in my life, upon marriage, in fact, to a man who was born to a culinary heritage. In his family gatherings, there would be endless discussions of the best way to prepare this dish and that dish, where to source the best type of this ingredient and that ingredient, debates on how their Lola would cook the old family recipes … At first I found it amusing. Later on, as I moved up the corporate ladder and was benefited with a representation allowance that allowed me to try all of the latest restaurants, I slowly discovered that indeed, food could be really, really marvelously cooked, and as such, could be an experience like no other …
It was then that I began to collect cookbooks. While I certainly did not have the talent for actually cooking a meal, I loved the culture and history behind cuisines and dishes, and I had actually dreamed of becoming a food writer.
Then, lo and behold, the joys of the cooking shows ! I first saw these in the United States, then to my great delight, they were now being aired in local cable television ! Cooking shows became so addictive, my favorite stress-reliever.
One day, I saw our two young sons watching a DVD of a television series called “Hell’s Kitchen,” starring a supposedly famous British chef, Gordon Ramsey. The kids were totally engaged in the plot – group of hopeful contestants competing for Chef Ramsey’s approval in a pressure-filled restaurant kitchen. The kids simply loved Chef Ramsey’s fiery temper, tantrum-like behavior, balanced with uplifting, sincere encouragement when a contestant would outstandingly deliver.
From then on, while I did not particularly enjoy the “Hell’s Kitchen” show, I did become a fan of Chef Ramsey. And if there was anything I admired in him, it was his constant passion for perfection.
Naturally, I started to seek out his cookbooks in stores, bought them, and encouraged our then eleven-year-old budding chef son to try cooking his recipes. One summer, we discovered just what a genius Chef Ramsey was. Every Friday, for that entire summer, we would invite my siblings to our home, and our son would cook a three-course meal for them, all coming from the recipes of Chef Ramsey’s cookbook entitled “Fast Food.” They were all simple recipes, but nevertheless, all special in their own way, and every single one of them – absolutely delicious.
Needless to say, we have a collection of all of Chef Ramsey’s cookbooks available in Manila. Not only are the recipes great, but because the books are written, in the masterful tone and honest eloquence of Chef Ramsey, one cannot help but read them over and over again.
So you cannot imagine my happiness when, a few months ago, I came across Chef Ramsey’s autobiography “Roasting In Hell’s Kitchen.” What a find ! What a find!
I could not put it down, I was totally absorbed. Written in the engaging and straightforward Gordon Ramsay style, you actually feel that you are watching him tell his story. And what a story it was – the stuff made for films, really. From a practically poverty-stricken childhood with an abusive father; to that moment when he realized that indeed, he could do this – he could cook ; to the competitive, intense, sometimes cruel, but always fired-up experiences he went through as he trained and worked (at times for free), with the world’s greatest chefs ; to his eventual success with one restaurant after another ; to his breakthrough in the United States market ; to his still being dragged down to this day by a drug addict brother whom, like his father, he could not seem to bring himself to shake away from his life.But what a success he had, and how valuable the lessons he shared about the road to becoming a consistent Michelin Star Chef. “No lies. No dirty chefs. No clock watchers. No Mummy’s boys. No fat chefs.” One appreciates even the business lessons – “Choose partners that share you attitude towards running a restaurant business. Put only your own trained chefs in your next restaurants. Check the market before you decide to take the lease.”
Today, my husband and I run a fast casual food chain, and our son is clearly Chef-CEO material, having reached a finalist position in a local kiddie reality cooking show. We sat down and talked about Chef Ramsey’s lessons about work and success. Whatever background you come from, success is there for your taking. But you must want it. And work hard for it.
If I could turn back the hands of time, it would have been great to be a chef working with Gordon Ramsay. But since that is not possible, I will content myself with being an expert on his cooking (at least theoretically), with thinking about the life lessons he shared, with planning and saving for a trip to visit all his restaurants around the world, and most of all, with being inspired by his life, which was really all about being passionate about perfection.
And by the way, he was simply great at the Master Chef series.


02/05/2020 - Day 42
I woke up to the news that we'd won a Facebook competition - we never win anything!! - to have a pizza and dough ball kit from a local cookery school delivered to us for free.
They supplied all we needed to make 2 pizzas and 16 dough balls. All we had to do was make it! It was a nice activity to do as a family, and the pizza was yummy. Better than the last Dominos we had, that's for sure!


Proper nutrition is important for everyone, but seniors need healthy meals to support a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, cooking well-balanced meals is hard work! Searching for ideas, shopping for ingredients, slicing, dicing, cooking, and cleaning can be exhausting, but it doesn’t have to be! Below are 8 easy ways to create healthy meals for seniors.
For a great way to start the day, try this easy, healthy breakfast burrito from the National Institute for Aging. Simply combine 1 scrambled egg, ⅓ cup black beans, and 2 tbsp of salsa in a single flour tortilla, and you have a delicious meal that’s good for you, too. Add some fresh fruit on the side like 1/2 grapefruit, and you’re ready to take on the day.
Sometimes presentation is everything. Tired of a simple, healthy sandwich? Revel in every day with a deli kebob from Delish. Prefer a salad you can prep ahead of time? Check out this Cobb Salad from the folks over at Budget Bytes.
One easy way to assist seniors with healthy meals is to include fish as the main protein in your dishes. We love salmon for our clients, and this simple, pan-fried salmon from Cooking Light is super quick and easy. Pair it with steamed broccoli and a small side of couscous, and you have a deliciously simple dinner.
Looking for more than just a single meal? The great folks over at Sunrise Senior Living know how important good nutrition is to the health and wellness of you and your loved ones, so they’ve compiled 4 easy meals you can make in 30 minutes.
Prefer to plan out a whole month of healthy meals? The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority has an entire plan of healthy meals ready to go. Download their four weeks of healthy menus today, and you can forget about meal planning for an entire month.
Easy Freezer Meals
One of the biggest challenges for those who are struggling to stay in their homes is the challenge of preparing meals every day. A simple solution is to prepare meals in batches and freeze each batch in single-serving containers for easy reheating. Sweet Peas and Saffron have a great list of 38+ healthy freezer meals that you and your loved ones will love.
Easy Meal Kits
- Another way to mix it up in the kitchen is to take advantage of one of the many meal kits available online. While there’s nothing wrong with the big guys like Hello Fresh and Blue Apron, we like to help our clients by providing options that focus on delivering healthy meals for our aging population. Our favorites are Silver Cuisine by bistroMD, Top Chef Meals, and Gobble.
Today, technology connects us in incredible ways, and food delivery is rapidly changing. It was not long ago that if you wanted a hot meal delivered to your house, pizza was the only option. Not any longer. With GrubHub and UberEats, many households can have restaurant-prepared meals delivered to their door in minutes. In addition, grocery delivery services like Amazon Fresh and Instacart can make shopping easy for those with limited mobility, enabling many to enjoy all their favorite foods without ever having to step foot outside their doors.
While it’s not always easy to plan healthy meals, we hope this guide will help to make cooking for seniors a bit easier.
Have a recipe or service that didn’t make the list? Comment below to let us know. Our Revelers help our clients eat healthy every day, so we always love to hear about new meals and services we can try.