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Food
Is our Gluttony for Gluten Compromising our Health?
The gluten-free diet seems to be all the rage these days; gluten-free foods increasingly line the shelves in all types of food stores and are featured on menus in more and more restaurants. This article will touch on the definitions and risks of gluten consumption, but really, it is the…
By: Penny SaridakisWellness Wednesday: Warm and Satisfying Comfort Food
With more inclement weather on the way, here is a fast, easy, and satisfying recipe for you! I always keep spinach in my fridge for smoothies and salads; it’s a Thayer staple. Another Thayer staple is frozen shrimp. After a long afternoon of first grade homework and swim lessons, I…
By: Ashley Coleman ThayerGrass-Fed: What’s the Beef?
Until a few years ago, I very happily, and quite simply, based my food shopping decisions on taste and price. Recently, in my evolution — that has actually become somewhat of a revolution — I have had an awakening and have started focusing on both food labels and menu descriptions. …
By: Penny Saridakis‘A Taste for Art’
Children and Families First recently hosted its annual fundraiser, “A Taste for Art for Southern Delaware,” at the Clubhouse at Baywood Greens in Long Neck. Guests met and mingled with local artists and enjoyed an amazing culinary experience! One of a series of ”tasty” events, 25% of the proceeds from art…
By: Town Square DelawareTSD Q&A: Cookbook Author Kathy Brennan Tells Us What to Make for Dinner
Food writer turned cookbook author Kathy Brennan’s life-long passion for food, writing, and travel began right here in Wilmington. After leaving home to earn her degree, Kathy spent much of the next 15 years or so years traveling, eating (professionally and otherwise), and working as a food editor and writer. Along…
By: Town Square DelawareWellness Wednesday: Colorful Carbohydrates
Recently, at meal time, the Thayer family has been making a major substitution on our our plates… And I thought I would share it as a Wellness Wednesday tip. Instead of reaching for white carbohydrates or starches, we’ve been choosing color! We’ve always eaten whole-wheat (brown) bread & pasta…But we’ve…
By: Ashley Coleman ThayerWellness Wednesday: Snack Your Way to Better Health
Gone are the days where we eat just 3 meals a day. Now, it’s recommended that we eat every few hours, 4-6 meals. Well, really, not 6 meals but 3-4 small meals, and 1-2 snacks. Creating healthy eating habits is essential to living a healthy life. Healthy snacks are a…
By: Ashley Coleman ThayerHappy Halloween! Now, What to Do with All this Candy??
As humans, we have the desire to indulge. As adults it is the wedding feast or dinner party. For children, Halloween is the night. In my house this usually means one hour of straight consumption followed by complaints of a stomach ache. Not pleasant and not something I would want…
By: Dr. Amy AnzilottiCulinary Herb Garden: Before and After
As summer slowly winds down, time is of the essence to take advantage of being outside and gardening. Whether you enjoy growing vegetables, fruit or herbs, you should be reaping the benefits of your crops by now. Cleaning out garden beds and starting fresh in the spring takes dedication and…
By: Bree WellonsWhy aren’t we feeding our kids better school lunches?
When the topic of school food is raised, the comment I hear most frequently is “it’s all about education.” While I used to agree, lately I believe it’s not so simple. For over ten years, the non-profit organization I founded and countless others have been educating parents, kids, and…
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