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Tree Hugging Family - Living Green

June 27th, 2008

Microwave Cooking for Energy Savings

Did the title make you cringe? I admit that I felt I outgrew microwave cooking after college, but perhaps the microwave should be utilized for more than just heating leftovers.
Not only does microwave cooking save energy, but foods cooked in the microwave generally retain more vitamins than foods cooked more slowly.
Plus, the microwave won’t heat […]

By Peggy -- 4 comments

February 23rd, 2008

Homemade Organic Fruit Snacks

It’s another all-kid Saturday! Today, I thought we’d focus on cooking. There are plenty of fun, green, and healthy ways that kids can get involved with food. First up today - homemade fruit snacks.
These snacks have many advantages over boxed fruit snacks.
Healthier - while this is more a fun food, than a “meal” food, they […]

By Jennifer -- 4 comments