Have you ever used flax meal (aka: ground or milled flax seed)? Flax seeds pack a punch of nutrients! They contain omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and phytoestrogens. Did you know that omega-3 fatty acids are linked to reduced risk of heart disease? And that phytoestrogens […]
A cold and rainy trip to the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle with the boyfriend plus a late breakfast equals one hungry lady. One thing led to the next and soon we were pulling into the parking lot of Ivar’s Restaurant at 4:00pm on a Saturday afternoon. […]
Homemade bread? Isn’t that a lot of work? Actually, no! If you can spare some time hanging around home (while your dough rises), whether it’s on the weekend or an evening at home, homemade bread is extremely easy and is much cheaper than the store-bought […]
This is surprisingly the first time I’ve branched out from my classic go-to Better Homes and Gardens Banana-Nut Quick Bread. And I am pleasantly surprised! The maple syrup gives this bread a delectable sweetness and the oat flour provides more of a rustic texture. Yum! […]