Snack Girl Archives

Don’t Fall For This Greek Yogurt Fake

Snack Girl has become a Greek yogurt expert. She has sampled them all and got excited when a new one appeared in the dairy case....

A Portion Control Trick For Baking Cookies

Are you sitting around your home baking because it is cold outside? What about snow days with kids?...

Want To Exercise Without Noticing?

Snack Girl has a little problem with couches. She can’t stay away from them...

Crunchy, Salty, & Satisfying Homemade Cheese Crackers

The cracker aisle at the supermarket is fraught with peril. I cannot tell you how many e-mails I get about crackers....

Applesauce With Almost Double The Sugar As In A Coke

Does that label look sinister to you? I bought this applesauce and shared it with my family without looking at the nutrition facts....

Vegetarian Hash For Breakfast: You Don’t Need Bacon

If I am absolutely honest with myself, bacon will be one of the top foods I take to a deserted island....

The Best Diets of 2013

U.S. News & World Report has taken on the challenge of ranking the best diets for the last three years. How do they do it?

Do It Yourself Healthier Reese’s Peanut Butter Bites

Did you grow up with the commercial where the chocolate bar ended up in the peanut butter? I am probably dating myself....

Our First Recipe Swap Featuring Carrots & My Favorite Pickled Carrots

Don’t those look delicious? Mmmmm, carrots....

Comfort Without The Icing

There is more than one way to create comfort. One way involves lots of calories and icing....

Five Easy Changes For 2013

Okay, we are a little over a week into the New Year. Have you spread paint on your kids yet?...

The Fast Cooking Bean For A Warm Salad

Do you think the words “warm” and “salad” work together? Well, they can if you use lentils....

Weight Watchers 360°: What’s New in 2013

Weight Watchers has launched a new product for 2013. How is it different?

The In Season Vegetable With A Bad Reputation

Snack Girl knows how you are feeling right now. Too many bowl games?....

This Year, Get What You REALLY Want!

It is New Year’s Eve. Do you know what you really want?....

A New Year’s Party Question: What to Drink?

Here comes New Year’s Eve and it is time to party! Who doesn’t love staying up half the night to ring in the New Year?....

The Skinny on Winter Tomatoes

For those of us who didn’t can fresh tomatoes when we had the chance, this is a rough time of year.....

A Holiday Wish For You

You know that moment when the sun is about to come up and every one else is asleep?

Tis The Season For Pomegranates

I know what you are thinking. Why doesn’t Snack Girl feature more paintings from the Italian Renaissance?...

Worst Snack of 2012

My picture here is supposed to resemble a mug shot. Yes, Hershey’s Milk Shake you are in big trouble.