November 03, 2009

Strike while the oven is hot

Challenge yourself to make your oven do double duty the next time you bake, and save energy in the process. Some ideas:

• If you’re baking a casserole for dinner, put in a potato that you can eat for lunch the next day.

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October 30, 2009

Bake something with Kashi® products

Feeling creative? Take our challenge and invent a new recipe using your favorite Kashi cereal, snack cracker, or pilaf. Start from scratch or adapt a recipe you already love. Then share your Kashi™ recipes with the community as...

October 20, 2009

When in doubt, throw it out?

Many foods are wasted because they weren’t consumed before the “use by” date stamped on the label. Challenge yourself to go through your cupboard and refrigerator today and make a list of foods that will expire in the next two weeks. Plan ahead and...

October 23, 2009

Say no to jitters

If you’re looking for an energy boost, you might be tempted to reach for a natural drink made from botanical sources like guarana, yerba mate, kola nut, or green tea. But you could end up with a case of the jitters too. That’s because these...

October 14, 2009

Get your salt from the sea

If you’ve always been a salt of the earth type, why not try salt of the sea instead? Sea salt is the byproduct of evaporation of seawater. Table salt is derived from minerals found in the earth. Both offer the same nutritional value, but sea salts...

October 07, 2009

Make it homemade

Next time you reach for your favorite condiment, whether it may be mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles, barbeque sauce or something more esoteric, challenge yourself to finally learn how to make it yourself. You’ll gain a new skill and you may reduce your...

October 05, 2009

Explore ancient grains

So-called “ancient grains” such as millet, quinoa, amaranth, spelt, and teff are experiencing a comeback these days. Some people like ancient grains for their rich flavors. Others like them because they offer great nutritional value: quinoa is high...

September 24, 2009

Be conventional when necessary

When it comes to pesticide loads in conventionally grown produce, not all fruits and veggies are equal. Paying a premium for organic produce makes sense for many, but if you can’t—or can’t every time—try compromising on the produce with...

September 18, 2009

Juice up your water

Anyone watching calorie and sugar consumption has learned to be wary of juice: With lots of calories, natural or artificial sugar, and nebulous nutrient content, it’s generally a less wholesome option than a glass of water and a whole fruit. Here’s...

September 15, 2009

Sold on cilantro

Cilantro, or coriander, is used in many cuisines around the world, and its seeds and leaves wield very different flavors (the leaves are more citrusy, the seeds lemony). Often, the large bunches sold at produce counters are more than we can use in a...