Do you have a stash of granola/energy/protein bars in your pantry? A few in your car or your purse? They do make a handy snack in a pinch! But if heart health is a priority for you, are packaged bars a good idea? If so, which ones? Imagine you’ve signed up for a grocery store…
You probably know that whole grains are good for you. Refined grains? Not so much. But can you tell the difference in the store? Some foods are easy. Steel cut oats are whole grain, white bread is clearly not. But between these two extremes are scores of refined grain products packaged to look healthy. Crackers,…
A member in my Sweet Spot Kitchen program asked recently, “Can you suggest an alternative to ranch dressing for dipping vegetables?” I can (below), but first, ranch dressing is better than you might think! If you have some in your kitchen, grab it and take a look. If you don’t, here’s a popular brand: Check…
For years I’ve shared a holiday gift idea list based on my favourite trusted kitchen tools, with links for easy ordering. (It’s still there, and I’ve updated it for 2024.) But since the pandemic started I’ve been doing less Amazon, more small business shopping, and I created a new list! This one is all consumables, for…