Halloween: To Treat or Too Sweet?

Halloween: To Treat or Too Sweet?

If you are not looking forward to the massive sugar explosion that is often unleashed on both children and parents during Halloween, we’ve compiled a list of  alternative treat suggestions. At home treats – instead of the bowl of mini-candy bars Dark...
What’s in Your Brown Bag?

What’s in Your Brown Bag?

Making a lunch seems to be a lost art in a lot of busy households.  Here are some ways to create a healthy lunch that is fun, creative and interactive! Instead of a sandwich, let’s get “rollin’”… Roll-Ups (use spinach, sun-dried tomato, or romaine heart to wrap) Roast...

Eggplant Caponata

Ingredients: *4 tbsp lard, ghee, strained bacon fat (or other fat/oil with a high smoke point) *1 large or 2 small eggplants, cut into ¾ inch cubes *1/4 c finely chopped pancetta or ½ c finely chopped prosciutto *1 yellow onion, finely chopped *6-8 finely chopped,...