Need a Quick, Healthy Breakfast? Cereals can be a convenient and nutritious way to start the day if you choose wisely. Many cereals are good sources of fiber and fortified with beneficial vitamins and minerals. Watch out for cereals that are loaded with sugar. Compare Sugar and Fiber For a healthy option, offer children breakfast cereals […]
How Much Energy Does Your Kitchen Use?
Kitchen Energy Usage For those of us with big gardens, August and September are the heart of canning and preserving season. My wife puts up dozens and dozens of jars of raspberry jam, pickles, pickled beets, and other assorted vegetables. We also freeze lots of veggies to enjoy the bounty of our garden during the […]
Kids in the Kitchen: Lots of Learning
Cooking Helps Children Learn Education Basics Math, science and reading skills are enhanced when children learn and practice how to weigh, measure, multiply, divide and follow recipe directions. Cooking is science, involving mixing acids and bases to create a chemical reaction, as in making pancakes or muffins. More Benefits in the Kitchen Cooking together provides […]
