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I made an interesting discovery at the grocery store the other day. Chips and salsa are something I like to have on occasion and I typically buy some au natural chips. My husband, however, prefers Tostitos, and is relentless about voicing his preference. This time I gave into him, but then I noticed Tostitos is now making a Multigrain variety made with whole oat, whole wheat and buckwheat flours Read more
I just wanted to review the difference between multi-grain and whole grain breads, since they both sound so healthy. Multigrain simply means the bread or product is made from at least two different types of grain like wheat, oats and barley. However the term gives no indication if the whole grain was used, or if the grain was refined in any way. On the other hand, whole grain means the bread Read more
Monica Bennett proves once again that the most incredible meals can come from ingredients prepared very simply. If you have not had the opportunity to try burrata, I warn you, this cheese is utterly amazing and completely addicting. I served it alongside crusty multigrain bread, topped with prosciutto, tomatoes, feta cheese, and watercress. Believe me when I say that this combination of flavors Read more
This combination of flavors on a bagel is classic and expected, but in sandwich form, it's innovative and exciting. Find out what Between the Bread thought about this sandwich experience. On a rare day when I don't bring my lunch to work, I always tell myself I'll get a salad, but I end up falling for a sandwich instead. This happened on a recent excursion to Fleur de Sel to buy a tasty salad. Read more
Gone are the days when McDonald's and Burger King were the only fast-food options for families looking for lunch on the run. Now parents have a plenty of choices when striving to feed kids quickly, without sacrificing quality and nutrition in the process. But beware of hidden pitfalls, like seemingly healthy meals that are actually loaded with fat and calories or lacking all nutritional value. Read more
Are you as big of a fan of macaroni and cheese as I am? Then you should give this simple recipe for multigrain mac and cheese a try tonight. The cheesy dish gets a rep for being time-consuming, but this nonbake version is a piece of cake to whip up. It also earns some healthy bonus points for using whole wheat elbow pasta in lieu of the standard noodles, yet it's still packed with gooey cheese Read more
I am not usually a big fan of supermarket pita. The store-bought pockets usually pale in comparison to the pillowy, perfectly toasted pita you get at Middle Eastern eateries. That said, the soon-to-be-released Pocket Thins from Arnold (aka Oroweat, if you live on the West Coast) are the best packaged pita I've ever tasted. Just released in the Northeast and Midwest and rolling out nationwide on Read more
Black Friday. A day full of deals, long lines, and schlepping bags full of gifts around the mall. It's a shopping marathon and a gal needs to fuel for endurance events. The holiday season is full wonderful home-baked treats, you don't want to waste precious calories on run-of-the-mill food court fare. I have found a few items that are lower in calories and saturated fat and though may not be the Read more
Have you been celebrating National Panini Month? OnSugar blogger House of Anais has! Here, she shares her scrumptious-looking sandwich. I just read from YumSugar about August being national panini month and decided to have my own little lunch-time panini celebration. This is how the house of Anaïs panini turned out - it was delicious and the key ingredients included multi-grain bread, Swiss Read more
Heading back to school in a couple weeks means packing lunches for you and your kiddos. Seemingly healthy choices may not be as beneficial as you think, so here are some ways to pack a healthy lunch. Read more
