Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Did you know?

A chicken with red earlobes will produce brown eggs, and a chicken with white earlobes will produce white eggs. Wait, chickens have earlobes??

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Did you know?

King Tut's tomb contained a shroud adorned with garlands of wild celery, olive leaves, willow, lotus petals, and cornflowers.

Friday, September 16, 2011

Did you know?

Bananas are known for potassium, but good amounts of potassium are found in most fruits and vegetables., including the avocado, which has twice the amount of potassium than a banana.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Did you know?

Rice has more varieties than any other fruit or vegetable, almost 15,000!

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Rave: favorite travel food

Tanka Bites: Buffalo Cranberry Bites are gluten free and 100% natural, with no nitrates or MSG.

Monday, September 12, 2011

Did you know?

There is only one fruit in the world with its seeds on the outside, the delicious strawberry.

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Hummus Recipe

Spinach Hummus
(Makes about 4 cups)

3 cups cooked garbanzo beans, or about 2 cans beans (30 ounces total)
2 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried
½ cup sesame tahini
½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼ to ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 -3 cloves fresh garlic, crushed
1-2 teaspoons sea salt
¼ cup water for desired consistency

Drain beans and set aside. Place garlic, lemon juice and olive oil and sea salt in a food processor and blend until creamy. Add sesame tahini and blend. Add ½ the beans and ½ the spinach and blend. Add the other ½ of the beans and spinach and blend until desired consistency is achieved. If you like a very creamy hummus you may need to add a little water or a bit more lemon juice or olive oil. More water will provide a thinner consistency.

Tip: Hummus freezes very well, so you can make a large batch in advance.