Monthly Archives: January 2019

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Yogurt Choices

There are so many yogurt choices out there. What was once a tiny section in the refrigerator section of the market is now an entire isle in most supermarkets! Are they all healthy? Are they all created equal?

Let’s explore different yogurt types and their health benefits a little bit deeper.

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By | January 30th, 2019|Blog|

Expired U.S. Drivers License

We’re all about getting the full usage out of things, but a drivers license expiration date is a date that should be taken seriously, at least in the United States. Do drivers licenses expire? Oh yeah! Letting a drivers license expire can be more serious than letting many other best by dates go […]

By | January 27th, 2019|Blog|

Monday’s Breakfast – “Expired” Oatmeal

Mondays, as we’ve mentioned many times before, is trash day. The weekly sweep this weekend included some of our deeper cupboards. When we do the fridge weekly, anything moldy gets tossed and anything slightly questionable gets cooked up on Mondays. The deep cupboards often go much longer than they should without being […]

By | January 22nd, 2019|Blog|

Are Canned Beans Healthy?

Question:

Are canned beans healthy?
Are dried beans better than canned?

Answer:

Canned beans are just as nutritious as dried beans! Great news for those of us without the forethought to soak dried beans overnight the day before we’re ready to use them. Who thinks that far ahead?

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By | January 18th, 2019|Blog, FAQ|

Coconut Water vs Coconut Milk vs Coconut Cream

With so many different coconut products filling grocery shelves, many people wonder what the difference is between coconut water, coconut milk, coconut cream and cream of coconut. All are popular coconut products, so let’s explore their differences and their similarities.

The Similarities between Coconut Water, Coconut Milk, Coconut […]

By | January 14th, 2019|Blog, FAQ|

How to Store a Lei

Oh the sweet aroma of flowers, especially plumeria flowers which are often used to make leis. When fresh flowers are laid around ones neck, that heavenly scent constantly surrounds and sways right under the nose. Receiving a lei is a sensual experience, but the next morning can be disappointing to find […]

By | January 9th, 2019|Blog|

What does ‘From Concentrate’ Mean?

Question:

What does “from concentrate” mean? What does “made from concentrate” refer to on a juice label? What does “not from concentrate” mean?

Answer:

Made “from concentrate” and “not from concentrate” labels let you know how a juice or coconut water was processed. These terms are recommended with guidelines written by the Food and Drug […]

By | January 4th, 2019|Blog|