Why are calories eaten in the morning less fattening than calories eaten in the evening? One reason calories consumed in the morning are less fattening than those eaten in the evening is that more calories are burned off in the morning due to diet-induced thermogenesis. That’s the amount of energy the body takes to digest…
Tiramisu is a classic Italian no-bake dessert made with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and incredible mascarpone cream. The custard-like cream is excellent and contains no raw egg. This easy recipe is truly the best homemade tiramisu and always gets rave reviews. Watch the video tutorial and you’ll see how easy it is. This post may…
This is a guilt-free and easy-to-make sweet treat loaded with vitamins and healthy fats. It’s the perfect snack to boost your energy while on the road, hiking, or any other activity. They only take 10-15 minutes to prepare, but you’ll need a Thermomix or a good blender. No-bake Cranberry Energy Bites with Peanut Butter Diana…
Pecan Pie Filling (for pressure canner) Found on Canning Only Recipes – Found on sbcanning YIELD: 5 / 24oz jars or 4 quarts 7 cups white Karo syrup7 cups light brown sugar2 tsp salt7 tsp vanilla extract (not flavoring)5 cups pecan halves or pecan piecesWarm the Karo syrup in a large pot over a medium…
A few months ago I ran a poll on Oh Baby Instagram asking which topic you’d like me to write about first: the dark truth about purée pouches, or the dark truth about baby cereal. The pouches won but there was still a lot interest in baby cereal, so after much prompting I promised I’d…
I love this easy orzo salad recipe with a simple lemon dressing, fresh tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and herbs. It’s quick to make and always a hit with everyone I share it with! I know it’s a bold claim to call this the best orzo salad, but it’s always the first dish to disappear whenever I serve…
These chewy pumpkin oatmeal cranberry cookies have browned butter in them and are packed full of autumnal flavor! Jump to recipe Pumpkin tends to be relegated to just the fall and winter but honestly, I could eat pumpkin spiced items all year round. Still, when the weather cools a bit, it’s great excuse for me…
So here is your October canning plan list of seasonal fruits and the good news is that it is not as short a list as you might expect. I was actually surprised by how many fruits are in season in the month of October. I can see from this list that I will have plenty…
You may have heard the saying “Proteins are the building blocks of life”, but what does this mean? Well, when you think about what the human body comprises: tissues, organs, muscles, skin… this is all made from protein! What is Protein? Protein is one of the three macronutrients that give the body energy, the other…
I’m old enough to remember when ALL candy canes were… wait for it… peppermint flavored. Oh, the horror!! Now you can get them in pretty much any flavor that can be imagined. If I could tell 7 year old me that one day I would be able to enjoy peanut butter & salmon candy canes,…
