About Fresh Apple Cider

When I was a kid, our church youth group had a fund raising project… making apple cider. As a group, we to an orchard to get the apples. I remember picking some off the tree, but I also remember picking them off the ground. Some of us even used shovels to collect...

Double Roasted Beets

Double Roasted Beets This recipe uses gold and red beets. What a color combination! Roasted beets taste so wonderful and there is very little work involved. Plus they are versatile! You can serve them hot or cold. 2 red beets (rinsed)2 golden beets (rinsed)Olive oil...

Fall in Love with Pumpkins

Pumpkins are full of nutrients, low in calories, and a seasonal delight! Fun Fact #1: Did you know that a single serving of pumpkin weighs in at 171% of your recommended daily value for vitamin A? It’s low in calories at just 30 per cup of roasted cubes. Fun Fact...

Apple Butter

Apple Butter A delicious, spice-baked apple dish that is very versatile on a fall table. Use it for a holiday dinner sauce alongside cranberries and gravy or as a bread spread on morning toast. 6 baking apples (cored and wedged, skin left on)1 Tablespoon brown sugar1...

Crafting a Salad Starter Kit

It’s lunchtime. You’re hungry and you’re on-your-own to get something to eat. What are your choices? Even though all the ingredients are in the refrigerator is a salad something you’d make for yourself? Here is an idea that may help you say “yes” more...

Ready to Stress Less? Join the Mindfulness Challenge

Can you spare 5 minutes a day for peace of mind? Mindfulness is slowing down and being present in the moment. It could be practicing yoga, or just closing your eyes and focusing on your breathing. It can reduce stress and help you experience life on a deeper level. In...

Employee Benefits: A Video Tour

Understanding your employee benefits just got easier! Click on the image below to access a video playlist that covers a range of employee benefit topics to help you better understand:  Key benefit terms The difference between a High Deductible Health Plan with an HSA...

Pizza-Roasted Cauliflower

Pizza-Roasted Cauliflower This classically seasoned vegetable can roast alongside the turkey and it adds delicious flavor and color to your holiday table. 1 head cauliflower (with leaves removed, rinsed (leave whole))1 cup marinara sauce2 Tablespoons panko bread...

Can You Reverse Type 2 Diabetes?

Typically, type 2 diabetes is a progressive disease, but there are many things we can do to slow the progression or even reverse it. To be clear, reversing type 2 diabetes is not the same thing as a cure. To date, there is no known cure for type 2 diabetes. When...

Pasta with Chickpeas, Tomato, and Spinach

Pasta with Chickpeas, Tomato, and Spinach Chickpeas, tomatoes, spinach and a hint of rosemary make this delicious pasta dish. Served warm with a sprinkle of Parmesan, this quick and easy recipe makes a perfect weeknight meal. 1 small yellow onion (peeled and chopped...