I get it, we are all busy, especially this time of year. Between work and shuffling the kids around, shopping, helping with homework and managing a household, it is difficult to find time to cook healthy meals every night for your family. But however impossible you might believe it to be, the benefits of home [...]
PUMPKIN WHOOPIE PIES WITH MAPLE BUTTERCREAM FILLING
2 1/4 cups organic flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 Tablespoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup organic brown sugar
1/2 cup organic butter, softened
1 1/2 cups organic pumpkin puree
1 organic egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
Filling:
1/2 cup organic butter, softened
2 cups organic powdered sugar
1 Tablespoon organic [...]
Many companies these days are using safe and natural food colorings in their products overseas because of a ban of many artificial food dyes throughout many countries in Europe. But in the good ole US of A, the same companies still continue to use these artificial food dyes in the exact same products. Why are these products banned in [...]
ARSENIC IN KIDS APPLE JUICE? ONE MORE REASON TO BUY ORGANIC
In light of the recent findings of arsenic in apple juice in an independent study of Dr. Oz and his associates, I thought it would be a good idea to reiterate, once again, the importance of eating organic food, especially when it comes to feeding your children.
We all know the state of our school lunch program….It’s disgraceful….Many districts would like us believe the food that they serve our children is healthy and nutritional because it follows federal and state guidelines and meets the RDA requirements for protein, calcium etc. But those guidelines are, well, misguided.
San Diego’s Best Kids Birthday Parties
Captain Cooks Cooking School for Kids serves all of San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties for the most unique birthday party idea ever…..A Culinary adventure that is not only a blast, but also a valuable learning experience at the same time…..Kids prepare homemade organic recipes from scratch, (pizza, pasta, quiche, etc). [...]
Summer is upon us, and if you are like me, the zucchini in your garden is beginning to get out of control. No fear though, this abundant vegetable can be used in a multitude of delicious recipes. Since zucchini contains a lot of water, when baked into goodies it results in a moist texture and subtle [...]
Want a healthier family and healthier planet?? Here are some great ways to improve both and they are not as difficult to implement as you may think…..
Cows eating corn instead of grass, how absurd?? Think about it…cows aren’t suppose to eat corn or any other grain….they are ruminants (along with buffalo, deer, goats, etc) which means they have multiple chambered stomachs designed for eating and digesting grass, like no other species can do. Then why are the majority of our beef [...]
Saturated and Trans Fat
The culprits - Before we begin I will say that fat in general gets a bad name, it is the major source of energy in the body aiding in the absorption of vitamins and minerals and in moderation is an essential part of a healthy diet. However we need to distinguish between good fat and [...]
