Winter Cooking

While you can get many berries year-round, especially if you live somewhere with a mild climate, blueberries are especially tasty in the winter.

They allow you to get tons of nutrients, including antioxidants and vitamin C, while also sweetening up dishes without using added sugar. Here are a few ways you can use blueberries for your winter recipes.

Make a Superfood Smoothie

This is probably the easiest way to use blueberries each day during the winter. While many people think of smoothies as something you enjoy during the spring or summer, they really can benefit you year-round. Continue reading

People on the run often choose a cold breakfast or no breakfast at all because it’s the quickest. In the colder months, however, a cold breakfast simply won’t do. Why not try one or more of these nourishing winter warming breakfasts to help you prepare for your day.

A big bowl of hearty oatmeal is a great choice for a cold winter morning. Oatmeal doesn’t have to take a long time to prepare. Get it started before you get dressed and it should be ready to eat when you’re done. Soak dried fruit such as raisins, cherries or cranberries before stirring them into the bowl to add depth of flavor. Cinnamon or nutmeg would also be good as additions.

Whole wheat bread is better for you than bread made with refined flour. Use whole wheat bread to make French toast or whole wheat flour to make pancakes. Instead of syrup to top your French toast or pancakes, warm up apple sauce and spread it over them. Continue reading

Winter Grilling Tips

You don’t have to say goodbye to the grill once winter gets here. Really if you’re willing to brave the elements, then there’s no reason why you wouldn’t be able to grill outdoors all year long. Having said that, here are some winter grilling tips if you are going to try to grill outdoors. Continue reading