When it comes to the long-term and nearly foolproof storage of food, freeze-drying is hard to beat. Freeze-drying technology can be used on all kinds of food to yield a shelf life of 10, 20, or even 30 years at room temperature stored in a mylar bag. Very few other foods in any kind of processed or natural state can boast of that kind of longevity. Unless you want to be constantly rotating a large stockpile of food until the very day you die, freeze-drying is the way to go. The second best thing about freeze-drying is just how adaptable it is as a method of preservation. You can freeze-dry meats, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, and a whole lot more....
Last month a few friends and I headed out for dinner and drinks followed by a comedy show featuring the one and only Trey Kennedy. He was SO funny! I didn’t know if a sketch comedy-style guy would translate into a good stand up comedian, but he nailed it. You also have to appreciate when a PG-themed comedian can get an entire audience rolling without uttering a single swear word. This is a talent I do not possess. Anyway, 10/10 + two thumbs up + highly recommend! One of my friends and I were discussing the show the next day and she said, “…it felt so good to LAUGH” and that hit me right in the feels. It DID feel so...
While experts warn that eating habits play a crucial role in children and adolescents' physical and mental development and the impacts might last until adulthood, many people still struggle with maintaining a healthy relationship with food regardless of their age. Think of a food you really can’t stand. For me it’s beetroots, their weirdly sweet taste is still something I genuinely struggle to enjoy, to say the least. And since I have no recollection of where this food aversion is coming from, the chances are it’s rooted in my childhood. But what if it would be possible to make beetroots, or any other ingredient you genuinely cannot stand, tasty again? Well, people on this illuminating thread from the Cooking subreddit...
Vegetables are healthy and they are also good for your gut. So when you are starting the low FODMAP diet it is good to know what low FODMAP vegetables you can pick. In this blog, I have created an overview of low FODMAP vegetables and in which amounts you can eat them. And I give tips for eating enough veggies when following this diet. Good to know Low FODMAP amounts for foods change regularly. I try to update this list regularly, but can’t be 100% sure that everything is correct at all times. To make sure that you are always using the right low FODMAP amounts, I strongly advise downloading the Monash University FODMAP app. In this app, you can...
I’ve been wanting to share my mini chicken pot pies recipe for weeks now. You know how we sometimes have leftover chicken and want to make a “new” recipe for the family? I like easy-to-make inexpensive recipes. If you watch your coupons you’ll see Pillsbury’s “buy one get one free” deals several times a year. When I see those marked down like that I like to buy a few for the refrigerator. Just check the dates on the coupons and use them up before they expire. This recipe has only 5 ingredients, you can have dinner on the table in less than an hour. Sometimes I need a quick meal at the last minute, and this one is perfect for...
