Raspberry-Almond Pancakes

During the week, I tend to eat the same old breakfasts over and over again: oat bran, smoothies, cereal, and oh yes, oat bran again. So once the weekend rolls around, I take advantage of the extra leisure time to prepare a stack of pancakes or waffles. My most recent creation was a little more [...]

Spring-Time Stock-Up

It’s no secret that I enjoy grocery shopping’; somehow shopping for healthy foods always manages to boost my mood. A trip to Costco, however, brings that enjoyment to a whole new level, perhaps because it combines food shopping with bargain hunting—two of my favorite pastimes. Today’s trip was particularly thrilling for me, as we haven’t [...]

DIY Hot Cereal Blend

In case you haven’t noticed by now, I really love a bowl of oat bran in the morning (or afternoon or evening, for that matter). However, as I explained in my guide to grains, there are plenty of whole grains out there, each providing unique flavors and health benefits. So why stick to one when [...]