Summer Breads
I love bread. When I was a child we ate bread and butter with every meal. It was a staple. When we set the table we always had a plate of sliced bread and a dish of butter. I have to confess we didn’t use …
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Spring Cleaning/The Cleanse
I am a believer in seasonal cleaning. We go through changes in our bodes, homes, and gardens. Spring cleaning has been an item for centeries. Years ago in the spring, carpets were dragged out of the house after long cold winter months to …
WholeGrain31
WholeGrain31 is not a diet. It is not a fad program. It is a lifestyle change to help you get control back. It is designed to help you break bad habits, end food addictions, and get you back in control of your life. Food is …
Another Look at Sourdough
I love sourdough bread. Actually I love bread. All bread, but I have found that when it comes to breads my body loves sourdough and I don’t get the side effects that most breads give me. Things like inflammation, rashes, congestion, and fatigue. I …
Healthy Treats~Date Bars
I love treats. I like to have things that I can munch on late at night. The problem is that my go to is ice cream. I love ice cream in milk. Chocolate ice cream with whole milk is my comfort food. I …
WholeGrian31 Energy Bars
Chocolate Date Bars In my quest for health and wellness the biggest challenge is finding something to appease the sweet tooth. That is a huge challenge and most protein bars are filled with junk or they are expensive and not really that great. …
Sprouted Whole Grain Pancakes
I am a pancake eater. I love them. But I have to say that I cannot eat white flour pancakes after having enjoyed whole grain cakes for so long. They have so much flavor and you don’t feel like you ate bricks when you are …
Savory Onion Rings
I love a great onion ring. But all to often they are greasy and flavorless. I am talking about the batter. And most often the batter is made with poor quality flour. Onion rings are the perfect companion food to a great burger. They are …
The Perfect Hot Cereal
As a young boy we lived on hot cereals. Pretty much cracked wheat or germaide is unheard of in todays cold cereal kingdom, but when I was a boy cracked cereal was a staple. The funny part is that now it is easier then ever …
Flaxseed Hamburger Buns
I love a great hamburger, but I absolutely hate commercial burger buns. I actually cannot eat them without breaking out or having some reaction from the chemicals in the buns. Yes they are packed with chemicals. Chemicals to make them soft and last for ever …
My Famous Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Summer time is for cookies. Actually anytime is cookie time. I love baking cookies. I love creating new cookie recipes. Cookies can be healthy or not. I love healthy cookies that do not taste healthy. That is the trick really, creating fun foods that are good …
Holiday Popcorn & Printable Tag
Popcorn is a great holiday gift. It is easy and as you know from this blog post that Americans love popcorn. It is the number one snack food in America, hitting it’s highest point in the holiday season. From seasoned popcorns that are savory, to sweet …
Perfect Popcorn Tips & Recipe
Don’t you just love the smell of popcorn? Wow! I love it, and it happens to be my favorite comfort food. Did you know that: Americans eat 17 billion quarts of popcorn every year. Popcorn has more protein than any other cereal grain, It also …
Whole Grain Risotto
I love Risotto. It is a classic dish. I really love the process of making risotto also, but most don’t want to take the time to stand over the stove and stir. If you fall into that category my recipe can be done in an …