I grub on Japanese sweet potatoes almost daily. I’ve made a bunch of new friends since January 8th, so I won’t assume you know why this is my carb of choice. Go ahead, catch up with this post and then rejoin the OGs (original gangsters, newbie).Lately, there have been two issues bugging me when it comes to my spuds. First, it takes an hour for me to prepare them. Between my … [Read more…]

Swordfish can slice through the warm waters they generally inhabit at up to sixty miles per hour. They often encounter schools of fish along their travels and kill or stun their prey by slashing about with their sword. What type of protector to those helpless smaller fish would I be if I didn’t stand strong upon the top of the food chain and remove one or two of the pointy … [Read more…]

Mornings in the average household can be bumpy. Family members are racing around, trying to get out the door as quickly as possible. We all know eating breakfast is in our best interests, but it can be difficult to squeeze the meal in. It is unquestionably easier to groggily throw on your robe, pull out the bowls and pour milk over Count Chocula than to prepare a gorgeous and … [Read more…]

I don’t always desire crunch, but when I do, I prefer jicama.First, I need to get something off my chest. I hate the word underrated. Brace yourself for a quick and random vent session. This player is underrated, that food is underrated. Ughh. Who’s rating these items? Judging yes, rating, not really.Instead, let’s start using the word underappreciated. When it comes to … [Read more…]

If you have vegetables in your freezer, you have less room for toaster waffles.I prefer fresh, raw vegetables whenever possible, but I enthusiastically endorse picking them up frozen if that’s the easiest option for you. We’ve already established the benefits of buying meat in bulk and freezing it, but freezing vegetables might be even better for you.  From Cynthia Sass, … [Read more…]