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by Yvonne | Nov 6, 2012 | Halal & Tayyib (Pure/Organic), Halal Certifiers, Halal Industry
Over the past couple of years you may have noticed that I’ve really grown fond of certain products for one reason or another. I have criteria when determining which products to purchase for my family’s consumption and those I would serve to guests; those are the same criteria I set in deciding which to include in my presentations on healthy cooking and eating, as well as writing about on this site and elsewhere.
What are those ideal criteria? (more…)
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by Yvonne | Sep 7, 2012 | Appetizers & Snacks, Halal & Tayyib (Pure/Organic)
With kids back to school and everyone seeming to be on more of a straightforward schedule, it also seems to make mealtime more structured, though perhaps there’s less time to get full meals on the table in between homework and sports schedules. I don’t have kids, but juggle a hectic work schedule and I’m the only one cooking {most of the time}.
Sometimes in the middle of the day or even just before dinner, I like to have something to nibble on while I can still cook a quick and healthy meal without being completely rushed for time. I’m picky about snacks, though. I like them to be healthy, but no processed and although I know that fruits are great, I actually prefer them after dinner, sort of as dessert (pulling back into my Sicilian roots and way of eating). (more…)
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by Yvonne | Mar 1, 2012 | Halal & Tayyib (Pure/Organic), Winter
Dry winter skin is the worst and after living much of my life in cold climates, I would think that it would be pretty easy to find products that help- I mean, really help to moisturize and nurture my super-sensitive skin. Add on to the fact that I’m always on the lookout for products that don’t contain animal ingredients, chemicals, synthetics or any harsh substances and the list of things I can or want to use really dwindles.
This winter I’ve been fortunate enough to learn about a couple of products that are incredibly helpful- one was right under my nose the whole time. Check them out and be sure to share some of your favorites, too, by commenting.
My Favorite Products for Nurturing Winter Skin (more…)
