Friday Food Fact: What is Hummus?
Hummus means Chickpeas in Arabic. It is a traditional dip from the Middle East made of mashed (cooked) chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, tahini (sesame seed), lemon juice, and salt. So, its a bean dip! Often served with pita bread at Mediterranean, like Greek,...Friday Food Fact: The Sweetness in Peppers
Summer is coming to an end, that is for sure. I can tell by the tolerable temperatures outside in the evening (here in Central Texas.) If you asked me what my favorite summer vegetable was – I’d have a hard time answering. But, bell...Friday Food Fact: The Summer Vegetable Okra
When people think okra. They might think Gumbo. I don’t. I have never cared for Gumbo. I’d order fried okra on occasion and never thought of it as a vegetable I liked unless it was fried with the breading coating all around...Friday Food Fact: The Advantages of Lean Beef
With all of the talk about how red meat (Beef) is less healthy than other meats, take a look at these fact comparison charts below. All of our beef loving readers will be pleased and others may be surprised. The...Friday Food Fact: Beet the Red Dye! Red Velvet Cupcakes with Beet juice
Beets, you may love them or hate them , but there is no denying they are a super nutritious food. According to www.fullcircle.com, beets are nature’s natural hormone enhancer. They are extremely high in vitamins and minerals, a natural...