Rey-Rey's Favorite Dog Bones I never feed anything to my dog that I wouldn't eat myself. Since I don't eat propylene glycol, caramel color, or sodium nitrate--common ingredients found in many dog treats--I make my own. Weighing in at only ten pounds, I can afford to give my … [Read more...]
Does the Chickenpox Vaccine Make Sense?
I hesitated writing anything about vaccines, because it's such a controversial subject. Although, I'm not so sure I understand why it's considered controversial. Every parent has the right to question and should question what might be injected into themselves and especially their … [Read more...]
How to Roll Out and Flute a One-Crust Pie
There is a bit of an art to getting a pie crust to do what you want and to make it look good. This video shows how to roll out a pie crust, a trick for getting it into the pie plate and how to flute the edges. A little practice and you'll find pie-making an easy task. As always, … [Read more...]
How to Roll Out, Assemble and Flute a Two-Crust Pie
There's a bit of an art to making a good-looking pie. This video shows how to: roll out a pie crust; a trick for getting it into the pie plate; a trick to putting on the top; and how to flute the edges. A little practice and you’ll find pie-making an easy task. As always, … [Read more...]
Flaxseed Banana Bread
Wondering what to do with those bananas that are starting to turn black and mushy? Over-ripe banana make the best banana bread. This recipe uses maple syrup instead of sugar and Jovial's Einkorn All-Purpose Flour. Einkorn is the only wheat left that hasn't been hybridized and … [Read more...]
Old-Fashioned Eggnog
This recipe is not only easy to make, but delicious both warm or cold. You might like yours with freshly-grated nutmeg. I have to admit, though, I'm not a fan of nutmeg. My personal garnish of choice is cinnamon with a splash of amaretto or brandy. Oooops! Did I really say that … [Read more...]
Wondering What Powers makehealthierchoices.com?
Make Healthier Choices is a Wordpress website using Genesis Framework and Daily Dish Child theme. To see more information about my theme click here: Daily Dish Pro Theme To see Studio Press' newest theme, Simply Pro, click below: … [Read more...]
Easy Way to Cook Winter Squash – No Peeler Required
I can't count how many times peeled winter squash before cooking. It seems once I invested in an expensive, sharp vegetable peeler, I then realized peeling wasn't necessary. Go figure. I like to cook several at a time and freeze in vacuum-seal bags. I make my own bags by using … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole
This is a great, healthy replacement for traditional green bean casserole that contains unknown or scary ingredients like monosodium glutamate (MSG). AND it's not only gluten free, it's delicious! The instructions look long, but it's easy to make. (Scroll down for do-ahead tip … [Read more...]
Why I Don’t Wash Fruits/Vegetables in my Sink
There is a disturbing photo, similar to the one below (except there's no additional bowl in the sink), I’ve seen numerous times being circulated on social media. It promotes washing fruits and vegetables in the kitchen sink with vinegar. I personally find it disturbing — for two … [Read more...]
Kombucha Misinformation
Sometimes it's hard to differentiate between fact and fiction on the Internet. Especially when it comes to Kombucha. Myths about Kombucha are found everywhere. "I don't drink Kombucha because of the sugar." A properly fermented, home-made Kombucha will have little to no sugar. … [Read more...]
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Congratulations to Lisa Weidknecht!
Congratulations, Lisa Weidknecht, for winning this great prize pack! Sorry, this sweepstakes is now closed. Essential Oil Prize Pack - Retail Value $121. Includes: The Best Ultrasonic Humidifier with Essential Oil Diffuser from Mist Essentials, Améo 15 ml Lemon 100% Pure … [Read more...]
How to Correctly Cook Quinoa
If you landed on this page looking for "How to Cook Quinoa," you probably already know quinoa is a nutritious seed that's mistakenly referred to as a 'grain' because it's high in protein and its nutritious profile is similar to a grain. What you might not know is that it's … [Read more...]
Pizza
Okay, I admit pepperoni isn't exactly the healthiest food around, but it might be my favorite pizza topping. Honestly, pizza isn't necessarily the healthiest choice either. Homemade and with healthier ingredients it can, at least, be eaten with less guilt. Who doesn't love pizza, … [Read more...]
Pizza Dough
This pizza dough recipe is easy to make using a food processor. Jovial's Einkorn wheat contains a small amount of gluten, is our only wheat that's not been hybridized and it is NOT sprayed with glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup). Secrets to the best pizza dough: … [Read more...]
Tom’s Red Pepper Hummus
I have not yet found a store-bought hummus I can eat. Unfortunately, I can always taste the preservatives. I know, that's probably a bit odd, but it might be a good thing. This hummus is quick and easy to make. Everything goes into a food processor, except the red-pepper … [Read more...]
How to Remove a Baked-On Mess
I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't tried it myself. I purchased a vintage, glass bread pan at my local thrift store. It was a baked-on mess, but I convinced myself I had the necessary cleaning supplies to get it sparkling in no time. Well, with a little elbow grease, of … [Read more...]
Wood Conditioner – Great for Cutting Boards
I love this conditioner for my wooden cutting boards - three simple ingredients and easy to make. Even though the rosemary essential oil is antibacterial, I never use my wooden boards for meats. I also don't use wooden cutting boards that I've treated with this conditioner … [Read more...]
Are You Still Eating Wheat? Facebook Inspiration
Go back to: Are You Still Eating Wheat? Facebook Inspiration: I was inspired to write a long-overdue article about wheat because a recipe ended up in my Facebook news feed touting as “healthy,” and I didn’t agree. You can read the article here: Are You Still Eating … [Read more...]