Posts Tagged: tips

Healthy Hanukkah

December 27th, 2011 by Lori Kaley in Healthy Holidays

Holiday traditions are an important reminder of the miracle of the connections we have with family and friends. Since Hanukkah is celebrated around the same time as Christmas, it has become a well-known Jewish holiday. This year, 2011, Hanukkah starts at sundown on Tuesday, December 20th and ends at sunset on Wednesday, December 28th on the Gregorian calendar. Hanukkah always starts on the 25th day of the month of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar. Since the Hebrew calendar and the Gregorian calendar don’t exactly coincide, the days for Hanukkah appear to move around and usually fall in late November or December.

Can’t Find a Local Food Pantry? Try a Virtual Food Drive

December 22nd, 2011 by Amanda O'Brien in Healthy Holidays

Recently I have had the pleasure of two speaking opportunities with Clara from the Good Shepherd Food Bank. While the folks at Good Shepherd always do a nice job, I was especially excited to see one of their latest initiatives – a Virtual Holiday Food Drive.

Can’t Find a Local Food Pantry? Try a Virtual Food Drive

Twelve Dozen Cookies

December 21st, 2011 by Allison Stowell in Healthy Holidays

My husband’s family has a cookie recipe that has been passed through generations. The cookies are loaded with just about everything–M&M’s, peanut butter, chocolate chips, Reese’s Pieces, and of course, plenty of sugar, butter and eggs. These decadent cookies are the sort you should limit to just one (okay maybe two!). Here’s the problem: the recipe for these Monster cookies (yes, real name) makes 144 cookies!

A Party in the Pantry

December 20th, 2011 by Recipes in Recipe Roundup

The last two weeks of December are always a whirlwind, madcap dash from one party to another. No matter how well you plan, there’s always that one party that sneaks up on you, leaving you in a last-minute rush to put together some dish to contribute. These recipes start with pantry staples and canned goods to make your life easier. Tip: If you don’t have fresh or frozen produce on hand, you can generally substitute with star-earning canned goods.

Sharing a Bounty of Stars

December 15th, 2011 by Lori Kaley in Healthy Holidays

As the holidays approach, those of us who are fortunate enough to have a roof over our head, food in our cupboards, and a little extra money to give our family gifts take the time to reflect on our good fortune. As we listen to the news about the economy and hunger and the misfortunes of others, we often realize just how well off we are–well off enough that we can spare a little of our time and money to help those who aren’t quite so lucky. In the spirit of community and kindness that surrounds the holidays, we start looking for ways to give back. Time being short and money being tight, we all want our donations to have the greatest benefit for those in need, so how do we do it?

Food on the Table: Stress Free Meal Planning

December 13th, 2011 by Erin Dow in Expert Chef

It’s no secret that most caregivers are faced with a serious juggling act when it comes to balancing family, work and personal time. The challenge of planning and preparing nutritious, well-balanced and flavorful meals that please a variety of palates is a common dilemma. Couldn’t we all use a little assistance in this department? I know I can.

Food on the Table: Stress Free Meal Planning

Beat the Holiday Frenzy

December 6th, 2011 by Allison Stowell in Healthy Holidays

I would not characterize myself as one of those people that lack focus, but this time of year even I find to be utterly distracting. Even now as I type, emails are popping up, advertising “50% off and free shipping” (today only!…thus multiplying the distraction). So I am here to offer you some helpful, healthy tips for staying focused during this frenzied holiday season. Think of this as a road map to staying healthy.