Healthy Snack Ideas

Spiced Nuts

Spiced Nuts (Yields 12 Servings) 1 Egg white 1lb. Pecans (or Almonds or another nut of your choice) 1/4 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Cold water 1/2 cup Sugar 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon Beat egg white and water until frothy. Mix in pecans. In a small bowl, combine the sugar salt and cinnamon. Add to the pecans. [...]

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Review: Khaya Gourmet Cookies

Update: Khaya Cookies are running an online special. You can purchase any three boxes of Khaya Cookies for $15. and the shipping is free when you use the code, "Quest" at checkout. You are then automatically entered to win any of the prizes at QuestforCapetown.com. Let's begin by my confessing that I am a cookie [...]

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Edamame–A Healthy, Fun to Eat Snack

I must confess that I have a teensy bit of an addiction to this simple little snack. How much easier can a snack be to prepare? Steam them, sprinkle with coarse sea salt and enjoy. They make a great, light appetizer, too, and they make a simple, lovely presentation. Edamame is just green soybeans. They [...]

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Herb Seasoned Rice Cakes

Here's another easy, light and healthy snack recipe. You can eat them as they are, or use them as a base for mini-appetizers for entertaining. Try a sweet version as an alternative to these savory ones by substituting cinnamon, nutmeg and honey for the dried herbs. Herb Seasoned Rice Cakes Yield: 4 servings 24 Unsalted [...]

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