We’re smack-dab in the middle of the holiday season, the sprint from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day that’s centered so much around food. There are
Find Your New Meal Planning Home with Plan to Eat As you may have heard, Yummly will permanently shut down its website and mobile app
By Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RD Thanksgiving tends to be an elastic-waist-pants kind of holiday, centered squarely around food. I’m a dietitian, but I also believe
There are so many things to keep track of around the holidays, from big meals to hosting guests to buying gifts. There’s simply not enough
Holiday meals are a great time for connection and quality time with family and friends, but sometimes a big family meal can put a strain
First, a disclaimer: Even though I’m a dietitian, you won’t find me “healthifying” every single recipe. There are some favorites that I just won’t touch,
Ever had a gut feeling that something in your diet was giving you problems like headaches or belly pain–but you couldn’t pinpoint exactly what it
There’s a lot of focus on protein these days. You can find protein-infused cookies, chips, granola bars, and even water–and a wide range of protein
We all succumb to the “easy buttons” in life, whether running through the drive-through for dinner, racking up credit card debt when we want something,
Ever heard you should avoid MSG–or spotted it on an ingredient list and put the product back on the store shelf? I used to avoid
Overspending on food happens so easily, especially during the summer when the temptation to dine out or indulge in seasonal treats is at its peak.
Eating in a way that makes you feel good mentally and physically is a positive thing. But in some cases, a focus on healthy eating
When it comes to sweetening everything from your cup of coffee to your chocolate chip cookie recipe, you’ve got an awful lot of choices: white
In March, I was honored to be interviewed by Authority Magazine for a series about reducing food waste. One of the key points we touched
A few years ago, I noticed that a tiny moth flew out every time I opened the pantry door. Then I found strange, cobweb-type webbing
So many New Year’s resolutions center around eating less food. Swearing off sugar. Cutting out carbs. Healthwise, the intentions are good. But the all-or-nothing approach
A lack of cooking skills is a barrier to meal planning for many people. And being able to cook homemade meals is a great goal
Every year at Thanksgiving my mom shoos all of us out of the kitchen so she can cook undisturbed. As the person who cooks the
There are two kinds of people in the world, you either love leftovers or you hate eating the same thing twice. At my house, we’re
Welcome back to our How To Meal Plan Series! If you’re interested in reading about other “how to plan” methods, check out these posts: Plan
About a week ago, my friend and former co-worker, Riley, sent me an audio message (because audio messages > text messages) asking for some side
This month our customers are voting for their favorite kitchen gadget in a March Madness-style bracket. The competition is heating up as the sweet 16
I know, without a doubt, that if my partner and I are dining out and lobster ravioli is on the menu, one of us will
I started meal-prepping in college when brain space, time, and money were limited. It’s a habit I continue to apply in my weekly dinner process
Winter is not a season that boasts a long list of fresh fruits and vegetables like Summer and Fall. The conditions aren’t right. It’s not
If you have foodies and culinary creatives on your holiday shopping list, we made this guide to help you find the perfect gift. The items
Cooler temperatures mean a higher risk for seasonal illness. And when one person in a household gets sick, you can predict that everyone else will
Podcasts are a great way to learn new things, be entertained, and see the world from a different perspective. And the best part is you
“I heard what I feel is one of the best pieces of parenting advice ever just a couple of weeks ago…I reserve the right to
Our customers have the best meal planning advice! We recently received an email from a customer that is too good not to share. Samantha highlights
My kiddos are at the ages where working in the kitchen is really exciting and fun. Getting to stir the mac-n-cheese or use their knives
Summer has arrived! We’re always excited for bountiful Summer produce and all the new recipe options we have for what’s in season. Summer produce is
When my son, Milo, was much younger he enjoyed helping out in the kitchen doing small tasks: cutting ingredients with his special plastic knife, mixing
My two older kids, Paul and Leah, have made dinner for our family of six about once a week for the last three years. They’ve
Spring is just around the corner and we are looking forward to a new batch of seasonal produce! We recently interviewed Joy Manning on The
Growing up and into college, Pop-Tarts were one of my go-tos for a quick breakfast or snack. I used to get the two pack of
We believe our mental and physical health is directly tied to what we eat. It’s easy to see how food affects our physical health, but
Here in the northern hemisphere, we are deep in the heart of Winter, but that doesn’t mean there’s a lack of yummy seasonal produce! On
Growing up, holiday meals were always special. The whole family would get together at my grandma’s house and one meal was an entire day’s event.
With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, many of us are turning our attention to crafting menus for a special holiday dinner with family and
Like many people, I jumped on the sourdough bandwagon in 2020. I love a good sourdough loaf with a tangy, sour flavor and I wanted
Autumn graced us just about a month ago, and if you are in the northern hemisphere, temperatures have started to drop. Frost and freeze warnings
Enjoy a variety of posts from our Fall 2021 Baking Basics Challenge! We shared recipes and tips to improve your kitchen confidence and become a
This easy white cake is filled with a bold strawberry filling and covered in smooth vanilla buttercream; there isn’t much better. The flavors are simple,
These giant chocolate cookies, filled with chunks of dark chocolate and topped with the Real Salt sea salt, are just the thing you need to
While there are several reasons you may need to make a substitution while baking, food allergens are at the top of the list. Food allergies
I was blessed to be at a conference last weekend with the Founder and President of the Weston A. Price Foundation, Sally Fallon Morell. The
Have you ever been in the middle of a bake and realized that something just seemed way off? The dough tastes funny, the cookies spread
If you are new to baking, this recipe is a wonderful place to start. You don’t need to use a mixer, there are minimal ingredients,
If you are new to baking, there are many baking terms that you will come across in recipes that may seem unfamiliar at first. Today
If you are at all interested in baking, we’ve got some really fun things coming up for you this month! Whether you are an aspiring
We all know the data: children that start their day with a healthy breakfast perform better in school. They are more focused, more even keeled
I am passionate about condiments: fermented condiments. “Why?” you ask. Because nearly every child in America eats ketchup, mustard, or mayo nearly every day…and while
It’s summer time! Fire up that barbeque! Many of us have made the switch to grassfed (or pastured) meats for health reasons. Meat from animals
Meal delivery boxes are incredibly popular these days and it seems that new companies are popping up every day. I was curious about the process:
Let’s Hear it for Pancakes! Whenever I think of the month of May, (after I think “hey, it’s spring!”), I think of moms, because Mother’s
Every cook has one, or two or likely many more cooking blunders that left them embarrassed or boiling mad. We all have our shining moments
If you’re new to cooking homemade meals, you might be curious what tools you need in your kitchen. Do you need lots of fancy gadgets
If you’re like us, you’ve looked at a new recipe and felt confused by some of the terms used in the recipe. In hopes of
It’s spring, and life is popping up all over! If you are in the northern hemisphere, you are seeing signs of life bursting through –
Time, time, time. None of us seem to have enough time. So many things to do, errands to run, people to care for, places to
Time is a finite resource and with a limited number of hours in each day, sometimes we just need dinner to be easy. We have
Valentine’s Day is over, but the whole month of February is recognized as Heart month. I encourage you to “love your heart” by eating foods
Whether it’s saving money, saving time, or wasting less, we’re always looking for ways to make grocery shopping more enjoyable! Here are five tips for
Welcome to the fifth week of 2021 and the final week of our “Make it Fresh” series! We’re focused on keeping our meal plans interesting
It’s week four of 2021! The beginning of a New Year is an exciting time as we all focus on goals and resolutions. We’re focused
Welcome to week number three of 2021! New Years is an exciting time as we focus on new goals and resolutions. We’re focused on getting
Welcome to the second week of 2021! New Years is an exciting time as we all focus on new goals and resolutions. We’re focused on
…Bringing Down the Toxic Load and Increasing Nutrient Values It’s that time of year again: holiday time! Happy Chanukah, Happy Winter Solstice, Merry Christmas, Happy
Typically, the holiday season brings all manner of events into our schedules, including festive parties and cookie exchanges. We understand your holiday plans might be
For those of us in the USA, Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Traditionally, Americans have celebrated the holiday by roasting a turkey. If you
It’s Autumn! Porridge to the Rescue! Welcome to autumn! We can keep ourselves in balance through this and every season by eating certain foods, beverages,
In this article, we are going to learn about lacto-fermentation by making sauerkraut—a very healthful food for this season. In future articles, we will explore
Often, I have the sensation that I am a “voice crying in the desert”–but I’ll keep on crying out while people continue to look everywhere
I still remember the first time I hesitantly tried a bite of carrot cake after my husband and I first started dating. I had never
When we grocery shop, it’s important to try to make the best choices for our health and our family’s health. It is why reading food
Food Safety Storage Tips Should you pitch that carton of milk with the passed-by expiration date? Or what about slightly wilted produce in the refrigerator?
At Plan to Eat, we believe that our physical and emotional health is directly tied to what we eat. Eating nutrient dense foods that cultivate
No one likes cleaning. Well, except for my mom and maybe a few other people. But for the most part, cleaning isn’t high up on
Our marketing team, Riley and Roni, tested some new cookware last month from Milo Kitchen. Milo was kind enough to send us their 5-piece cast
It’s summer and it’s hot! That means it’s time to give that oven of yours a break! Why heat up your house when there are
When one finds out that they are unable to eat a certain food, the mind automatically goes to extremes. “I guess I’ll never eat ice
Wash on Monday, iron on Tuesday, mend on Wednesday… you remember how it goes in Little House on the Prairie, don’t you? And Saturday was
I remember cooking omelets in teflon pans in high school and thinking how easily they came out of the pan despite the lack of fat
I’m not sure how this happened but everywhere I turn there are remnants of a humanely butchered animal. Now, before this comes off as morbid
One of the foods I will buy when I’m crunched for time is canned beans. I’ve been cooking dried beans for years, but sometimes I
When we don’t have vegetables coming out of the garden that I can work with, I generally buy quite a bit of produce every week.
There are a lot of takes on what exactly the pilgrims ate at the first Thanksgiving. I wouldn’t even hazard a guess, except to say
I think it’s easy to get so bogged-down with the zealotry of idealism that we are too overwhelmed to just do what needs doing. I’ve
Besides broccoli, I know of no vegetable that brings on fear and loathing like the Brussels sprout. They’re so cute, the children say, like tiny
Nearly two years ago I wrote about dealing with scratch cooking burnout. Even us die hard real foodies get a case of burnout every now
If you’re anything like me, then you could happily cook all day long without complaint. Three meals a day? No problem! Homemade everything? Sure! Dishes?
So, last month we talked about Buying the Whole Cow – reasons why you might want to buy meat in bulk and the cost savings
Only crazy people buy a whole cow at one time. The people who raise a pig and then slaughter it, resulting in 231 pounds of
It’s no secret to most people that certain foods are cheaper during certain times of year. Obviously, the best time to buy a watermelon is
As the cold weather approaches, I’m able to indulge my home-body nature and do a lot of cozy, homey activities. We build fires in the
If there is one thing I’ve learned about eating well it is that we need some enzymes. Well, that and good bacteria, but definitely enzymes.
I haven’t juiced in a really long time. For one, the only reason we really got started on juicing was when we were doing the
A freshly plucked, sun-ripened strawberry has no rival. Eating fresh fruit in season assures you the best taste, nutrition and environmental stewardship. Now is the
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