This a guest blog post by Bridgett Kidd, MPH, RD For most families, breadcrumbs have become a pantry staple; a quick addition to all kinds of recipes. Breadcrumbs provide meatloaf with its perfect shape, give casseroles a crisp topping, and … Continue reading
We often here the term “herbs and spices”. As any amateur chef knows, herbs and spices are vital ingredients in many dishes. They add flavor, aroma, color, texture and even nutrients. But have you ever stopped for a moment to … Continue reading
![The Virtues of Hummus [Secret Family Recipe Included]](http://www.fooducate.com/blog/wp-content/media/hummus-bowl.jpg "The Virtues of Hummus [Secret Family Recipe Included]")
Who hasn’t heard of hummus? It’s all the rage in nutrition circles, as more consumers are discovering the Mediterranean bean dip and incorporating into their diet. The two leading brands, Tribe and Sabra have seen explosive growth in the last few years … Continue reading
![Cilantro – Which Camp are You In? [Love / Hate]](http://www.fooducate.com/blog/wp-content/media/cilantro.jpg "Cilantro – Which Camp are You In? [Love / Hate]")
Seems like there’s two kinds of people in the world – Cilantro lovers, and cilantro haters. You can’t be in the middle. Either its particular scent and taste causes pre-puke tremors, or conversely, an anticipation for an exotic multi-faceted dish. … Continue reading
Last week we got a refreshing email from the Fruit Guys, who run a fresh fruit (and vegetable) delivery service in key metropolitan areas across the country. here’s their story: The Fruit Guys is a green and sustainability-focused company that … Continue reading
Salutations, today is Cinco De Mayo. Originally a Mexican holiday commemorating a great military victory 150 years ago, it has come to symbolize, especially in the US, Mexican heritage day. A very important piece of that heritage is the scrumptious … Continue reading
Image via Wikipedia 1. Sodium Nitrite and its closely related Sodium Nitrate are food preservatives used primarily in prepared meat and fish such as ham, bacon, hot dogs, corned beef (spam), luncheon meats, and smoked fish. 2. Sodium Nitrite helps … Continue reading