Snack Bars Only Go So Far

Homemade Snack Bars

Homemade Snack Bars – 2 Guiding Stars As schedules get busier with the approach of fall, there’s a rising interest in convenient snacks that do not compromise on nutrition. Snack…

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Flat, Cheap, and Easy Breads

Tortillas

…a quick-cooking flatbread, I have not been introduced to it. Pita, naan, lavash, tortillas: these are just some of the options you’ll commonly find in grocery stores. The world is…

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The Best Packed Lunch

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They’re also not the best option from a food safety perspective if you’re only shopping every 2-3 weeks. So what’s a better go-to option? My personal list of criteria for

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Savor Holiday Meals

Poached Pears with Pomegranate Seeds

…guilt.  It’s common to feel guilty after an indulgent meal, but you can free yourself from it by allowing yourself unconditional permission to eat. If you tell yourself you shouldn’t…

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Hunger at the Holidays

Set of raw cereals, grains, pasta and canned food on the table.

Photo by fabrikasimf on Freepik. Hunger knows no season, and yet there’s something especially heart-rending about the reality of human hunger during the holiday season. If you are fortunate enough…

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Fridge-Free Snacks

Herbed Popcorn

…a hot car, or which at least don’t require refrigeration. This list of recipes brings you a range of homemade, shelf-stable snack options that have some dietary fiber, protein, and…

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