When the topic of acts of loving kindness arises, food is always part of the discussion.  I think that this is so because feeding someone is such a fundamental and essential act.  Food is sustenance, and it is directly connected to our survival as human beings.  To be without food, or to be forced to loot or steal it, is, to me, a travesty.  This is the scary reality in Haiti these days. If you are a regular visitor to the BettyCrocker.com website (and I hope that you are), you may have noticed last week that a large portion of the web page was devoted to information about providing aid for relief efforts in Haiti.  The General Mills Foundation even ...

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Okay, I admit it. I am in love with those 10 for $10 deals at the supermarket. I’ve found myself saying on more than one occasion, “I’m sure I’ll need 10 cans of olives sometime or another.”I used to think my family was unnecessarily strategic for having such a well-stocked pantry (Who can think ahead like that?)…until I moved to college and realized the benefits. Since then, I’ve followed in my family’s footsteps and prided myself on having enough food for when I’m feeling creative in the kitchen. When ...

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When first diagnosed with diabetes, where do you start?  Overwhelming, I know. When you come back to reality, you think, "How will I cope?  What will I eat?"  As I was compiling the first Betty Crocker Diabetes Cookbook, I met a woman who'd been diagnosed with diabetes at 10 years of age, over 40 years ago.  As she was in the hospital having tests run, she said to her Mom, "The nurses say I have diabetes, what does that mean?" Her Mom said, "It means our whole family is going to be eating healthier."  Wise woman, that's exactly what we recomend, that the whole family adopt a healthy eating and exercise plan, it's better for everyone....

Tags: Fiber One bran cereal, balsamic vinegar, beans, Betty Crocker 30-Minute Meals for Diabetes Cookbook, Betty Crocker Diabetes Cookbook, pantry, Shopping for Diabetes, Top 10 Foods, whole grains

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Even though I didn’t realize it at the time, I am grateful that I was responsible for household chores when I was young.  My mom still keeps house in a fastidious way, and I try to do the same.  In anticipation for holidays, mom would begin cleaning at least a few weeks out, cleaning everything from curtains to cabinets.  My sisters and I were tasked with helping mom, and in the process learned how to be thorough about eliminating clutter and creating a healthy and comfortable home.  I have always been drawn to the kitchen, and often helped mom clear out the cabinets and organize the pantry.  Children as young as four can help with spring cleaning the kitche...

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I recently taught a series of healthy cooking classes to employees.  A favorite topic was "Cooking from Your Pantry".  The idea is that if you keep your pantry well-stocked, including refrigerator and freezer, you'll be able to whip up recipes in minutes, plus these pantry recipes can be served in a variety of ways.  This in itself can be a real time-saver, can possibly be part of a dinner for another night.  I'm always looking for those short-cuts. Ranch Fried Chicken, using reduced-fat ranch dressing and Progresso...

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