Food Talk

Cookie exchanges have roots in various winter holiday traditions. The modern cookie exchange, often known as a “cookie swap,” evolved out of shared cultural and community gatherings during winter, where people would bring treats to share. While its exact origins are unclear, it seems the idea gained popularity in the U.S. during the mid-20th century…

Low Carb Chicken Pot Pie Soup cook time: 25 MINUTES MINS INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp olive oil 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breast cut into bite size pieces or 2 cups cooked chicken shredded ¼ cup diced onion 2 pcs carrots diced 2 pcs celery sticks diced 2 cloves garlic minced 1 tsp dried thyme ½ tsp…

Breakfast Kabobs PREP TIME: 10 mins COOK TIME: 5 mins SERVES: 4 Ingredients 16 Kodiak Cubs Buttermilk Adventure Flapjacks  4 strawberries, stems removed   1 kiwi, peeled, cut into four slices  4 slices banana  2 tablespoons powdered sugar  Directions Cook the flapjacks in a toaster until golden brown. Let cool.  Thread a skewer with four…

Easy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Makes 1  1/2 cups YOU WILL NEED – 1 ½ cups pumpkin seeds – 2 teaspoons fine sea salt, plus more for serving – 2 teaspoons olive oil, melted coconut oil or nut oil like walnut – 2 teaspoons your favorite spice blend such as pumpkin pie spice, curry powder, harissa…

Fall is back, and that means one thing: “Pumpkin spice and everything nice!” Between the lattes, the pies, and the soups, pumpkin can be incorporated into just about anything. A pumpkin is a winter squash thought to have originated about 9000 years ago. Although the pumpkin is often referred to as a vegetable, it is…

The Best (and Easiest) Ice Cream You’ll Ever Make Ingredients: 1¾ cups heavy cream 1¼ cup whole milk ¾ cup sugar ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean split in half lengthwise or Optional: 2 cups of add-ins – soft brownies, cookies, and blondies work great. Instructions: 1. Pour…

Summer is in full force; the temperatures are rising, and it seems like we are more on the go with outdoor sports, activities, pool parties, and barbeques. It is important to keep our nutrition in check, especially during the summer months when we are exerting even more energy by constantly being on the move. See…

Chocolate Cheesecake Easter Dirt Cups Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 8 – 10 Ingredients 1 package OREO cookies, crushed 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 1/2 cups milk 2 packages (3.4 oz) JELL-O Chocolate pudding mix 2 tubs…

Easter Bunny Pancakes Prepare your favorite pancake batter as directed on the package Prepare four round pancakes in varying sizes (i.e. 2 small, 1 medium, 1 large) to give you what will become the head, body, and two paws of your bunny pancakes Prepare two oblong pancakes to give you what will become the ears…