VALENTINE’S DAY: Heart Shaped Pancakes

We [heart] heart-shaped eggs and pancakes. Photo courtesy Norpro.   Yesterday we recommended some heart-shaped molds for hard-cooked eggs. But if you prefer your eggs fried or poached—or would rather have pancakes—try these Norpro Nonstick Heart Pancake & Egg Rings. Each ring holds 1/4 cup batter or 1 raw egg. A set of 2 rings…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Trail Mix Peanut Butter Sandwich

We love this nut-tricious snack idea: An open-face peanut butter sandwich topped with trail mix. Use whole wheat toast: whole wheat for extra nutrition and toast for extra crunchiness. Cut into squares for easier snacking. Our beverage of choice: a glass of nonfat milk. The recipe concept comes from Lee Zalben, proprietor of the restaurant…
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VALENTINE’S DAY: Heart-Shaped Egg Molds

Eggs of love. Photo courtesy Gifts and Gadgets | Amazon.   How cute are these? Turn eggs into Valentine hearts or everyday love food, with Eggspress Heart Shaped Boiled Egg Molds. Use the heart-shaped, hard-cooked eggs (inaccurately called hard-boiled eggs—see hard-cooked eggs versus hard-boiled eggs): At breakfast or snack time, on toast At lunch, on…
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