Grain-Free Muffins

As promised in last week’s post on quick, nourishing breakfasts, here’s my recipe for grain-free muffins using almond flour.  These have been modifed from a recipe found in The Grain-Free Gourmet .  They are VERY versatile, and are reminiscent of bran-muffins with a hint of sweetness from honey. Unlike the coconut flour muffins, these are not “eggy” [...]

Kellogg’s Propaganda on Children’s Nutrition

Look at all those happy, healty kids.  The Kellogg Corporation wants you to believe that by eating a processed carb and sugar-laden breakfast, these kids will be more “alert” in school and that their products build optimal nutrition.  This is marketing genius at its height, folks.  I know my readers will have enough saavy not [...]

Thrifty, Real Food Breakfasts for Busy Moms

It’s August, which means school is just around the corner.  School days mean more rushed mornings, and for moms it can be a huge temptation to succumb to convenience foods like boxed cereals, eggo waffles, and the like.  The benefit of said products is that they are easy, quick, and relatively cheap.  The downside (if [...]

5 Simple, Thrifty Immune Boosters

With swine flu threatening to be back with a vengence this fall, the authorities seem bent on everyone getting a vaccine.  Vaccines developed in less than, oh, a few months, really make me nervous since they obviously haven’t had time to be really tested over the long haul.  Personally,  I would rather build my immune [...]

Baby Step #3: Saving Money by Menu Planning

Last week I got so busy that I didn’t make a menu plan for the week— I had to wing it! I felt very lost, but since I’m a creature of routine, I pretty much stuck with my regular breakfast routine and made use of what was in season from the garden and the CSA. [...]