Yogurt is a health food right? Well at least that’s what the ads on the radio seem to proclaim. Not so fast there Dairy Council! Add enough sugar to that milky goodness and it quickly moves from the lunch menu to the dessert menu.

This is a question that a lot of us ask ourselves along with, “Are we being taken advantage of?” and the answer is a resounding “YES.” How exactly have we been talked into the idea that we pay more, get less and we are extra special happy about it, patting ourselves on the back for making a “healthy choice?” On the outside it looks pretty silly.

Frozen vegetables are a great way to get all of the benefits of fresh. Usually picked at their peak and promptly frozen, the freezer is a great place to look for "fresh" veggies this time of year.

Vegetable Bisque sounds complicated and fussy but it is so easy to whip up and so delicious. Plus, it's a yummy way to get kids to eat something green!

Yep. It's that time again. Time to utter those 3 words that mean almost certain failure is eminent. New Year's Resolution. Just the word "Resolution" sounds big and unattainable. Yet, it's a new year and gosh darn it, this is THE year. Unfortunately, as in all prior years, reality hits us in the head all too soon and we realize it's just too big to accomplish. So this year instead of resolving to not eat the entire pie, let's resolve to eat just one slice and enjoy every bite.

With the price of energy and (thus) food skyrocketing we are all looking for ways to get more bang for our buck. Here are 5 ideas to get you started! I don’t spend extra money on organic onions or broccoli unless they are on sale or look way better than the alternative.

Memories of the school lunchroom bring to mind globs of macaroni and cheese, or wilted pizza on a cracker with a nutritious side of soggy french fries and canned peas. Add a carton of chocolate milk to that and you’ve got a lunch that I hope my child never ingests!