homemade granola – definitely a make vs. buy

homemade granola – definitely a make vs. buy

Granola is one of those staples that can save you considerable money to make versus buy and it always tastes better when you do.  I should do a future post focusing on make vs. buy.  This would obviously be unique to everyone because we all 

EGG SERIES: freestyle frittata – a dish worth knowing how to whip up quickly with what’s on hand

EGG SERIES: freestyle frittata – a dish worth knowing how to whip up quickly with what’s on hand

Week 4 of this 4-week series on eggs, brings us to the frittata.  The frittata is the low-calorie version of a quiche.  It’s crustless and typically there is nothing mixed into the egg other than salt, pepper, herbs, and maybe a little milk, but this 

EGG SERIES: omeletes or omelettes – the ultimate test of any cook

EGG SERIES: omeletes or omelettes – the ultimate test of any cook

Week 3 of this 4-week egg series continues with omelets.  What comes to mind when you think about omelets?  I think of the classic Denver omelet that you can find at just about any breakfast diner in the US.  This is typically prepared with a 

EGG SERIES: spring quiche with ham, gruyere, and chives

EGG SERIES: spring quiche with ham, gruyere, and chives

Week 2 of this 4-week series on eggs, brings us to the quiche.  Breakfast, I think, more than any other meal has so many different styles in the sense of on-the-go (things that you can get at a coffee shop or bakery like breakfast burritos 

EGG SERIES: savory protein and nutrient dense egg bites

EGG SERIES: savory protein and nutrient dense egg bites

Eggs are such an incredible food.  Full of protein, vitamin A, folate, Omega-3’s, and other high-quality nutrients.  And nutrient density increases dramatically with pastured eggs.  Remember when we thought eggs (and butter) were bad because of their cholesterol (and saturated fat)?  And in response, replaced