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Iron And Why Our Bodies Need It
by K.T. Murphy ‘Chef Murph” Iron is a mineral found in the soil and in some of the food, we eat. Foods high in iron include the following: Pork Red meat Seafood Poultry Dark leafy green vegetables (spinach) Beans Iron fortified bread, pasta, and cereal Raisins and apricots Iron is also necessary for our…
Make Two Meals in One: Ideas for Cooking Once and Eating Twice
If you’re like most people, you lead a pretty busy or maybe even an incredibly hectic life. Instead of heading for the drive thru for a quick meal, plan your meals so you can make two meals out of your efforts. Basically, think of how each piece of meat or meal you make can be…
Meal Planning for Two
It’s rarely the first thing on our minds, but planning meals helps ensure we can eat healthier, save money and avoid those impromptu (and expensive) meals out. If you’re planning meals for two, it can get a bit trickier, but with a plan on your side, meal planning can save you time and money, and…
How to Scale a Recipe for a Different Number of Portions
You’ve got family coming over and your favorite beef stew recipe serves 4, but you’ve got 7 people coming. What are you going to do? One option is to scale the recipe, so you can serve more people, but it’s not always as straightforward as it seems. Here are some tips to make your recipe…
Grocery Shopping for Two
If you’re shopping for two, it’s not always easy to get variety without the danger of letting food go to waste. However, if you plan your grocery shopping ahead of time and take advantage of the following in-store tips, you’ll see it’s possible to be efficient and get exactly what you want. Stock Your Pantry…
Tips for Cooking for Two
It never fails. You find a recipe you’d love to try, but the portions are too big or you buy so many groceries, the two of you couldn’t possibly eat them all. Outside of inviting the whole neighbourhood over to eat, here are some handy tips for cooking for two. Have a Plan Planning isn’t…
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