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One of life’s simple pleasures is a piece of homemade banana bread with a cup of coffee or tea. The other day I pulled some frozen bananas out of the freezer with good intentions of baking that night, but life happened and they sat on the counter getting swarmed with fruit flies. After thawed, I removed the peel's and placed the bananas in a sealed bowl in the fridge… to then question two days later if they were still okay to baked with. Google said they were safe to be in the fridge for up to 7 days! So took...

There are a number of different fruit tools and gadgets available the make playing in the kitchen more convenient, easy and fun to be creative.  3-in-1 Avocado Slicer  A handheld tool that cuts through the skin and scoops out the flesh into slices.  Makes adding evenly sliced avocado to a salad, toast or on soup easy!     Grape Slicer Quickly and easily slices grapes or cherry tomatoes into quarters as a safer snack for little's. Grapes are delicious added to a Chicken Salad wrap or in Broccoli Salad! With a plunger action, simply push fruit through the serrated blades.  A...

Ever try Wagyu steak? Although expensive, it is sooo delicious. A highly marbled piece of meat with higher intra-muscular fat, which makes for a finer meat texture. This means it is a more flavorful steak eating experience. No need for butter or oils when cooking and eating!  What makes Waygu so special is how the animal is cared for during its life, raised on a healthy grass and barley diet, without antibiotics or hormones. When the cattle are healthy and happy, it should be no surprise that the meat is better tasting.  Typically named after it's place of origin, our Brant...

In a work-from-home position with full workdays, Meg's kitchen is stocked with easy make smoothie and stir fry ingredients. She is a no-fuss cook and recognizes the importance of convenience for healthy eating. Having proper storage and kitchen supplies helps Meg skip take-out and delivery, enjoying putting together a nutritious and delicious meals in minimal time. Meg loves to start the day with a good cup of coffee and smoothie.  Things that are important in Meg's kitchen includes her avocado slicer, reusable storage containers and straws and eco-friendly food wrap.  

Packing a lunch when you're on the go and during work days is convenient and and helps us with healthy choices. It also saves money. The easiest way to plan tomorrow's lunch is by cooking extra dinner with leftovers put away in individually portioned containers so you can grab and go in the morning. Here are a few tips for getting out the door efficiently: Pre-set the brew time on your coffee maker if you have one. Have your thermos ready to go next to the machine.   Put your meals in the appropriate sized container so you can just open the fridge to quickly...