Posts Tagged "healthy"

In our previous blog, Fresh Vs Store-Bought: Grains And Flour, we discussed the pros and cons of just that. Here, we’ll delve further into the realm of flours i

While store-bought items give you convenience and peace of mind that they’ll last longer on the shelf, freshly-made items tend to be better for you. Here, we’ll

If you’re trying to keep to a healthy diet, you may be wary of nuts, due to how they are high calories - and how most of these calories are from fat. However, n

We’ve compiled a list of essential tips for your winter food storage that can help you avoid common mistakes. Here’s what you need to know on how you can be bet

If you are gluten-free, then building a long-term food storage can be difficult. People who are gluten-free for the supposed health benefits have an easier time

Scratch baking is an excellent way to make delicious goodies and relieve stress. For scratch baking beginners, though, it can feel overwhelming. Baking is a sci

Graduation season is upon us as high schoolers look towards the future of either university, trade school, or jumping right into the real world and as college s

This year, we’ve had so many spring holidays all in one month - Easter, Passover, Ramadan, and just spring in general! Whether you’re celebrating a special holi

With summer quickly approaching, our lives are filled with family activities, laughter, and making memories. In my family we always use our scraps from the gard

I have always wanted to learn to make homemade crackers. They look easy and I have tried several recipes that honestly didn’t make the grade. This recipe that I want to share with...

This has been a week of storms and unforeseen weather throughout the country. My sweet daughter lives in the Dallas, Texas area and she has faced weather and a catastrophe that no...

I really love to learn about grains and the health benefits of different grains and flours. Cassava is the plant that tapioca is made. Cassava is grown in the tropical and...

Chia seeds have gained immense popularity as a superfood due to their impressive nutritional profile and health benefits. Originating from Central America, chia seeds were an...

But today, as the weather turns cooler, thoughts of hot chocolate shared with family and seasonally-shaped cookies, hot chocolate savored while reading a good book, or even hot...

I have recently found another cookie that is a meal in a cookie. Both recipes are delicious… and wait until you see the ingredients. HEALTHY!! I have found these cookies to be...

I grew up in Washington state and I only experienced Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, and Granny Smith apples. Red Delicious tasted the best to me with the crunch and the...

Recently, I shared my love of watermelon with my grandkids by making watermelon jam. It was a hit even though there weren’t any seeds to spit. The leftover watermelon was fun to...

Zucchini was first developed in Italy in the 19th century near Milan. Zucchini is the plural form of zucchino, meaning a small gourd. It was brought to America in the 1920s by...

Have you ever wondered to yourself, why take cooking classes? Whether you have or haven't I'm here to tell you, you should, and tell you why.

The new year is a perfect time to toss the junk, de-clutter, and organize your pantry and the rest of your kitchen to set yourself up for success. A well-organized kitchen filled...

Sliced apples with peanut butter is one of my very favorite healthy snacks. But when you start to think about all those calories in peanut butter, I tend to shy away from the...

Pancake bites are all the rage right now and it makes perfect sense why. They’re perfect for school mornings. You can make a whole bunch in advance, portion them out into zip-top...

School’s coming. This year my aim is to be prepared with healthy but kid approved snacks for after school. These sweet potato banana bites are a perfect little treat. Not only do...

I was first introduced to whole grain salads a few years ago when a coworker made a wheat and apricot salad for lunch. In my mind I turned my nose up at it, but I didn’t say...

Several years ago, when I first started working at Kitchen Kneads, I was totally excited about whole grains and beans. My husband and I had a goal to eat more healthy. This is one...

In order to settle this debate, we first have to rank these add-ins in the severity of the atrocity they are. Dried fruit I admit is pretty popular with a lot of you and the...

Just about every adult would love the ability to concentrate more easily, focus and have the energy to be more productive in life. Great news, essential oils can make a great...

These granola bars are GOOD. And easy. And fast. AND…there are no marshmallows in them. We’ve added chia seeds for added healthiness. For more information on the health benefits...

As a society, we’re all looking for the best options to stock our pantries for uncertain times. That’s why we’re here to explore the differences between long-term storage for...

The oldest most beneficial super food are chia seeds. All around the world for centuries people have been consuming this great seed!

There are several different sugars and sugar alternatives out there. So, which do you choose? What difference do they make? How do they impact your health? Sugar (sucrose)- Plain,...

Do you need some extra protein in your diet? These protein bites are a healthy and easy way to get more protein into your body. They’re also a good summertime treat because...

I have to admit that this is most definitely not the most healthy thing to eat, or even a healthier version. If you want, you can definitely make it using soft white wheat flour...

Living in Utah, the melting snow shows signs of spring on the ground. As I walk in my neighborhood, I see neighbors cleaning up their yards and lawnmowers firin

While summer can be challenging for parents trying to balance work and their children, at least there’s no ticking clock dictating how much time you have to pre