Nutrition in the Kitchen

02/03/2025

Run don’t walk ! TJs has restocked the amazing Belgian waffles (they’re shelf stable!). And don’t forget to buy their real maple syrup (we know better than to buy chemical pancake syrup, right?).

04/11/2024

More trickiness in the cereal aisle !

10/24/2023

This is a virtue-signaling terrible product. It focuses on having 3 grams of sugar - but the ingredients are terrible. All the ingredients belong in an auto-parts store not a grocery store. You’re better off with real candy from Trader Joe’s.

06/10/2023

This is a great muffin recipe. You can freeze the extras. You can make with half whole-wheat pastry flour if you like !

Chocolate muffins for the breakfast table.

06/06/2022

Such a great article on weighing the different factors about eating meat/chicken. It’s not preachy and does a great job discussing the ethics of deciding. TL/DR— eat less beef, chicken is better for the environment than beef but the industrial-chicken-complex is awful. Eat vegetarian a bit more often to solve both issues.

Plus, why climate hawks should heed the Chick-Fil-A cows and eat more chicken.

03/22/2022

Here are a few kitchen tools I have been loving lately. Let me know if you try any!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0749KYFXX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
(best tongs.. lock for easy storage)

These are now my go-to fave cupcake liners. You don't have to use (clean) a muffin tin. Just put a sheet of parchment on a regular cookie sheet and use these liners. They come in many colors but I like the plain natural and white, which I can't find except on Cupcake Creations' website
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RPQD81K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have been baking so much lately, and I am using many sizes of the Reynolds disposable nonstick pans. Target has them as well-- I use the 9x13 and this square size often
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DYBX4JB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Clean your microwave with Angry Mama-- it works-- really!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GL88WRD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This one is pricey-- it is an amazing hand mixer, creams butter and sugar together close to how my kitchenaid stand mixer can do it. If you don't want to spend $$ on a stand mixer/have limited space/want a great hand mixer, this is a good investment
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XBOXUWC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Tipless piping bags--easy to cut the tip off and pipe frosting, or you can put a metal piping tip in. Sturdy and easy.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QA87JJ6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner Angry Mom Microwave Oven Steam Cleaner Doll for Home Kitchen, Easily Cleans The Crud in Minutes, Perfect for Mom, Sisters and Friends (Blue)

03/03/2022

I’ve been marathon baking lately ! Back to sourdough, tried eclairs and much more. Thanks to Orna OrnaBakes.com for turning me onto Joanne Chang’s amazing book Flour. It’s an amazing book for more advanced bakers — weighing ingredients is a must.

01/28/2022

Love this about changing the pH of your body — ignore the hype of alkali and acid.

09/12/2021

Easy yummy apple 🍎 cinnamon muffins!

I adapted these from Entertaining with Beth (a different Beth!)

Makes 12 muffins

Ingredients:
2 eggs
Half cup (90 g) brown sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil (I used organic
canola)
2/3 cup water

1 3/4 cup (210 g) flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt

3/4 cup diced peeled apples (I used one large Envy 🍎)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and put muffin liners into your muffin tray.

Whisk together the “wet” ingredients— eggs, sugar, oil and water— in a large bowl.

In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the “dry” — flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.

Add the dry to the large bowl of wet ingredients and gently combine.

Fold in the apples.

Use a scoop to fill each muffin tin about 3/4 of the way.

Bake 20-25 minutes until light golden.

Yum ! Great for breakfast, to add to lunchbox, or for an after-school snack.

06/06/2021

Here is what I want to try from the new TJ’s Fearless Flyer !

Cold brew tea to make iced tea

Chili lime mayo

Greek Chickpeas with Parsley & Cumin (update I tried and are yummy)

Prosecco Rosé

Grainless Granola

What about you and have you tried any of these ?

06/01/2021

I saw this product on my Twitter feed and investigated it. This kids’ Creative Roots drink boasts one gram of sugar. It has stevia and “natural flavors” (these can be numerous and don’t have to be listed individually).

My verdict — skip, don’t buy.

Drink water. If they want more flavor, add a bit of juice.

Total marketing scam. In general, kids don’t need artificial sweeteners or non-nutritive sweeteners.

03/11/2021

Lots of cooking going on here. Giant batch of stock, meringues, toffee and sandwich bread ! And lots of dishes !