Free USDA Farmers to Families Food Boxes
Action Ministries Carroll County, in conjunction with Antioch Baptist Church Clem, The Carrollton Optimist Club and North Point Baptist Church will be in receipt of free USDA Farmers to Families food boxes for distribution to the community. The ministry will receive 26 Pallets (1268 Boxes) of food November 13 and November 20, 2020 and three weeks in December. Dates […]
Setting the Perfect Holiday Table
You invest time and money planning the perfect menu for your holiday gatherings each year, so it’s important that you give your delicious cuisine a beautiful presentation that is worthy of your efforts. The following tips for setting your dinner table will elevate your holiday meal from a delightful dinner to a fabulous seasonal soirée. […]
Delicious and Easy Holiday Appetizers
Brie Pecan Cranberry Crostini with a Brown Sugar Maple Glaze Ingredients: 1 baguette, sliced thin 1/2 lb. Brie cheese wedge, warm 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup chopped pecans (can substitue with walnuts) 1/4 cup brown sugar to sprinkle Olive oil for brushing baguette For the glaze: 3 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons pure maple […]
Pain in the Gut
By Sandra Bolan There is nothing worse than going out to dinner with your friends and suddenly, you’ve got to go – like get-out-of-my-way-and-cut-the-bathroom-line kinda go. If this has happened to you, you may be part of the one million Americans who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS effects the large intestine and is […]
Fuss-free Healthy Eating
By Sandra Bolan Scroll through Instagram and you’ll likely find thousands of posts with perfectly prepared and portioned out healthy meals. You’ll also see kids’ bento boxes with lots of chopped veggies and fruit, mixed nuts and things like avocado and sprout sandwiches. Do people really love kale as much as they claim to? Will […]
Supper Superhero
Keep Your Family Safe When Preparing Meals By Sandra Bolan Now that most of West Georgia is staying home in an attempt to flatten the curve of the devastating coronavirus, more of us may be preparing meals for our families ourselves. Preparing and handling foods safely can help prevent your family from becoming seriously ill. […]
Snack Healthy, Lose Weight!
Choosing healthy, whole-food snacks packed with nutrients and protein can be integral to losing weight when food cravings hit. Keep these nutritious and healthy options within your reach to help control your appetite and assist with weight loss. Always consult with your primary care physician before beginning any diet program. Hard-boiled eggs. Eggs are one […]
Food That’s Good for Your Heart
Nearly 48 million women in the U.S. are either living with heart disease or are at risk, according to WomenHeart, a national coalition for women with heart disease. With work, kids, spouse and other obligations, it can be difficult to eat and prepare foods that are good for us and our families. Your diet plays […]
