Super Bowl vs Thanksgiving

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Yikes!

Super Bowl Sunday runs a close 2nd, just behind Thanksgiving, when it comes to calorie consumption.

Enjoy the big game without all those extra, empty, and fatty calories and swing by Downtown Produce to purchase some hummus and make a delicious sweet hummus snack tray.

Heart Attack Stat Hits Close to Home

heartTuesday morning, my 50-something year-old uncle suffered a massive heart attack. He was blessed to have been at school when it happened where CPR was administered and a defibrillator was used. He is still in critical condition and, even if he pulls through, there will be a long road to recovery.

Unfortunately, his heart attack could have been prevented. He is one of nearly 36% of American adults who are overweight, and is now one of the 935,000 Americans who will suffer from a heart attack this year.

I recently posted this wonderful article about eating- eating for nutrition not just to “be thin or skinny”. Whole foods are a wonderful source of nutrition that God created and designed for our bodies to use. If we educate ourselves and those around us, we will be able to reverse these horrific trends in disease within this country.

A Super Bowl Crowd Pleaser

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Super Bowl food need not be super heavy and greasy. Here is a great platter that my family loves- especially with a new find of ours-  Terra Sweets and Carrots Chips.

Cinnamon Raisin Hummus with crisp apple slices, celery sticks (think ants on a log!), and the carrot and sweet potato chips

Or try Coconut Lime Hummus with tortilla chips, graham crackers, and strawberries

I am shipping on Wednesday, so if you are out of the area and are interested in purchasing some sweet hummus to have in time for the Super Bowl, please contact me today.

Kids’ Cooking Class – Spring Break

On Monday, March 25th, I will be hosting a 1 Day Kids’ Cooking Class. We will be creating something fresh and seasonal as we welcome in spring and prepare for that upcoming weekend’s celebration of Easter!

Place: Michele’s Kitchen

Date: Monday, March 25th

Time: 10:30 – 12:30

Cost: $15 per child which includes hands-on preparation and lunch!

Leave a comment below or email me if you are interested in signing up your child(ren).

Check out some of the fun times we had lst summer during our week-long cooking classes !

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Grand Opening with Yummy Treats!

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This Friday and Saturday, from 12:00 – 3:00, you can stop in at Flavors Market (7025 Industrial Rd, West Melbourne – one block south of Ellis Rd on Wickham)  for delicious samples from Whole to the  Core Sweet Hummus, The Bald Strawberry (Gluten-free), Baked on the Beach, Aldendorf Chocolates, and Moluna Cuban Delights. Come check us out, see what we have to offer, and receive coupons for future purchases!

39.4% of Americans

39.4% of Americans are UNKNOWINGLY living with high pressure, according to the CDC. It is important that you check your bp on a regular basis. Don’t forget that many stores/pharmacies have them accessible to their customers.

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Fresh From The Garden

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Thank you to my mom and stepdad for the wonderful bounty of vegetables that they harvested from their garden. This assortment is for us, and they still have more!

Clean and Homemade BBQ Sauce

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Tonight, since it has been a warm winter day, called for grilled BBQ chicken. Here is the BBQ sauce that I made to bast our bone-in breasts:

  • 1 cup organic ketchup

  • 1 Tablespoon tomato paste

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 teaspoons honey

  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Mix all ingredients together. Use immediately or store in an airtight container for 1 week in fridge.

Rub meat first with Mexican spice mix for an even more intense flavor. Don’t forget to add sauce towards the ending of grilling so the sugars don’t burn your chicken!

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Downtown Melbourne Farmer’s Market

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At the farmer’s market at US1 and 192! A beautiful and sunny January day to get out and shop from MANY vendors!

Local Food on the Space Coast

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Come by Flavors Market (7025 Industrial Dr., W. Melbourne) to purchase Sweet Hummus and many other delicious homemade goodies: