Quinoa (keen-wah), while most often touted as a grain, is actually a  seed.   It is more closely related to sesame seeds and chia than it is to wheat or rice.  However, it is very "grain-like" and makes a great  substitute for any grains in almost any dish.  Quinoa is gluten free, so it's a wonderful option for those of you who, like me, cannot or choose not  to eat gluten. Quinoa is so much more  than a gluten free option.  Quinoa is one of the few foods that is considered to be a complete  protein.  This makes it also a great vegetarian protein source. In addition, it is high in fiber, iron and calcium. READ  MORE

​Do you have a spice rack full of dried herbs?  How old are they?  Did you know that dried herbs begin to lose potency after a few months?  So that 3 year old jar of basil isn’t doing your marinara sauce much good.  READ MORE