Sweet potatoes can be consumed in a variety of ways, commonly boiled, baked, steamed, or fried. They are most commonly orange, but can be other colors including: white, red, pink, violet, yellow, purple. Sweet potatoes should not be confused with yams, another starchy root vegetable, which are actually two completely different plants. There are many […]
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10 Cooking Skills Every Kid Should Know Before They Leave the Nest
Courtesy of Mom’s Kitchen Handbook How to use a knife — I can’t understate the importance of teaching kids to use a chef’s knife or paring knife, both for safety and ease. Have a few good knives, make sure they’re sharp, and take baby steps in teaching your children to use them. If you aren’t confident […]
A Day of Food in the Life of Registered Dietitians
When I sit down to eat with people after they’ve discovered I’m a Registered Dietitian, I usually get the remark, “Don’t look at what I’m eating.” Although many think we judge, we’re at the table just like everyone else and working on our moderation. This week we’re taking a glimpse of what a day of […]