6 Foods to Boost Your Mood

Image courtesy of Kristin Porter, Iowa Girl Eats We all know that when you are hungry, it can affect your mood in the most negative of ways (just try googling the word “hangry.”) But have you ever considered that perhaps when you do eat, the foods you choose can also affect the way you feel? […]

Culinary Ancient Grains Give Classic Rice Dishes a Makeover

In four delicious and easy-to-make varieties, Ancient Harvest Culinary Ancient Grains are ready to kick gluten-free flavor up a notch. They’re great simply prepared and served alongside your protein and veggie of choice – but really, why stop there? To show you how delightfully versatile our Culinary Ancient Grains can be, we’ve got some recipes […]

How to Make Dairy-Free Milk

Dairy-free milk alternatives (such as those made from grains or nuts) are not exactly new – but they have recently made a huge leap from the shelves of obscure health stores onto mainstream menus. Today, your local coffee shop (which may have long carried the requisite soy milk) is likely to offer a variety of […]

How to Make Fruit Jam – and What to Do With It

The summer season has come and gone, leaving a bounty of ripe, fragrant fruit in its wake. Instead of letting such a beautiful harvest go to waste, try making your own fresh fruit jam or preserves. You’ll find that the process is really not as hard as you may think – and you’ll continue to […]

Marnely of Cooking With Books Talks Culinary Trends and Cooking Tips

We recently had the chance to speak with Marnely Rodriguez-Murray, from Cooking With Books. As a chef turned blogger, she gave us the inside scoop on her favorite food, cooking tips and what culinary trends she is loving most right now.   Q: You have an interesting background starting out as a chef and becoming […]

New Hot Cereals from Ancient Harvest™: Ancient Grains for a Modern Breakfast

Boulder, Colo. – (Sept. 15, 2014) – Ancient Harvest, the first brand to bring quinoa to the United States in the 1980s, is serving up ancient grains for breakfast with the debut of its line of hot cereals. “One of our goals has always been to provide a wide variety of great-tasting meal options for […]

Unexpected Sources of Gluten Outside the Kitchen

If you’re living gluten-free, you probably already know which food items to be extra careful about purchasing and consuming. But what about non-food items that may secretly contain gluten? Your favorite skin cream or toothpaste may be gluten-free – but unfortunately, there is also the possibility that it’s not.   Here are some unexpected sources […]

Easy and Inexpensive Homemade Recipe Substitutes

While it may be faster to pick up a ready-made jar of pasta sauce or bottle of marinade, there are so many reasons to consider creating your own condiments: It allows you to control the flavor (including level of sweetness or spice) as well as the ingredients list – which is especially great for those […]