by Jennifer Fontaine - Once coveted by health mavens in secret back aisles of expensive health food stores, freshly-squeezed juices can now be enjoyed by the gallon in the most mainstream grocery stores around the world. I've even been on the streets of Istanbul, where you can pay less than a dollar to appoint a gleeful Turk with the duty of juicing a vibrantly ripe pomegranate … [Read more...]
Outdoor pizza parties with teens
by Trisa Katsikapes What teens don't like pizza? With the always-busy schedule of young people these days, it seems all we eat is pizza! Fortunately, the teens who end up at my house don't seem to mind, especially pepperoni pizza, especially when it's made in our outdoor wood-fired oven that sits in the backyard. When my husband and I built our wood-fired pizza … [Read more...]
Jalapeno-Cashew Cheese Brings Spice to Vegan Diets
by Sarah Henderson Are you salty, or sweet? Stuck on a desert island, which would you choose, brownies or hot wings? Hot fudge sundae, or fries and ketchup? For me, nachos win this query, every time. Our family is vegan, so my nacho habit has undergone alterations over the years as we've shifted to a lifestyle that reflects our respect impacts upon the planet. Plus, there is … [Read more...]
Nourish: Evan’s No-Bake Granola Bars
by Jennifer Bauer With three busy kids, our family is constantly on the hunt for quick and healthy snacks, especially ones that pack well for outdoor adventures. Years ago, a college teammate gave me her recipe for homemade granola bars, and over time adjusted it a bit to include favorite hiking treats - walnuts, almonds, coconut and chocolate. Full of ingredients for … [Read more...]
Sweetheart Caramels a Treat for Those You Love
?Yes, it?s true that Outdoor Families Magazine created a ?Nourish? section with every intention of publishing healthy recipes for the entire family in this era of processed, color-coded food. However, when writer Jessica Averett sent over a recipe for homemade caramels with a sticky-sweet goodness that reminded us of childhood holidays, we melted. Literally. With Valentine?s … [Read more...]
