Category Archives: Nutrition

The Life of a “Dumper”

Guest blog by Rachel Wright I follow recipes, sort-of, but then I “dump” a few goodies in there.  I followed recipes like the basic pancake recipe found in the red and white Better Homes and Gardens cookbook I got when we first got married. It is complete with written notes and stained/spills, but it is the BEST cookbook I have ever had. I have my 3- and 4- year old help me cook.  They think it is fun and sometimes messy, but
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Roasted Chickpeas – A snack worth trying!

Chickpeas which are also known as garbanzo beans are gaining popularity in the U.S.  India is the largest producer of chickpeas, with the U.S. being the 11th leading producer.  Leading producers in the U.S. is Idaho, Washington, California and North Dakota.  In Nebraska, there is a concentrated area of growers in Alliance, Box Butte County. A popular way to use chickpeas is to make hummus out of them.  Also, growing in popularity is roasting chickpeas.  Chickpeas are a good
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What’s for Breakfast?

Guest Blog from Beth Bruck-Upton MA, RD, Health and Wellness Program Manager, Midwest Dairy Council It’s a typical weekday morning, scrambling to get ready for work, get the kids up and ready for school or childcare, checking bags for homework, permission slips, and then loading the car.  As you are driving down the street, you realize “Oh my, I forgot about breakfast!” Has this happened to you?  It’s okay because most schools and daycare centers offer a healthy breakfast each morning for
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