Whenever you have fresh-baked bread, let it cool completely before storing it in a plastic bag, ortherwise you’ll get moisture in the bag and the bread will absorb it & soften the crust.
Once I’ve cooled my bread, I cut a few slices and put a couple in a sandwich bag for easy access. I put the rest of the loaf in a bread bag and then suck all the excess air out with a straw before twist-tying it. Both bags go in the freezer. The couple slices thaw quickly for toast in the morning.
There are lots of ways to cook zucchini, but the most important thing to remember about cooking vegetables, especially the summer squash variety, is to cook it as little as possible.
I used to cook zucchini by sauteing it with oil and butter in a frying pan and then sprinkling it with salty parmesan cheese. Delicious? Yes! Filled with calories? You betcha!
How I cook zucchini now is not only a lot lower in fat and calories, it actually tastes better because I can taste the yummy and unique flavor of the vegetable instead of just the cheese.
3 medium zucchinis (preferably organic) Continue reading “Quick and Healthy Steamed Zucchini Recipe”
Who do you know who’s NOT busy these days?
One of the first things we sacrifice when life gets too busy is our health. We push off doctors appointments, we postpone the morning walk, we work late and skip the gym, we stop at Subway on the way home and convince ourselves we’re eating healthy.
Eating a yogurt for lunch at your desk is not healthy. I actually know people who keep a stash of peanut butter crackers (yup, the packaged kind you get from the wholesale grocery store) in their desk drawer because they usually don’t have time for lunch.
Eating this way will hurt you. It will sap your energy and rob you of the nutrition your body needs to stay healthy.
Cooking Healthy is about quickly and (almost) effortlessly preparing your own food so that you can …
Cooking healthy is not only about cooking. By planning ahead, using time-saving techniques, and focusing on preparation, the cooking part becomes nearly effortless. In some cases there’s no actual cooking involved.
So come on in and look around. I’m here to help you, so please ask questions. I hope you’ll also feel free to comment on what you read here. I’d love to hear your story, your thoughts, and your ideas for how to make things work better for you specifically.
Thanks for coming!
Lisa