Instant Pot Apple Sauce With Cinnamon

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure. If I ever have extra apples at home, I make this Instant Pot applesauce with cinnamon. I use apples, cinnamon, and honey for a version that only takes 20 minutes to make. The apples soften quickly … Read more

Tofu Skewers with Ginger Soy Marinade

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure. For a quick plant-based dinner that is easy to assemble and easy to eat, I make these tofu skewers with ginger soy marinade. I use tofu, peaches, and zucchini with a savory ginger soy marinade. This … Read more

Why Clinical Medical Assistant Certification Improves Healthcare Delivery and Patient Safety

Most primary care clinics would grind to a halt without clinical medical assistants. They room patients, capture vitals, update histories, handle documentation, coordinate follow-ups, and keep providers from getting buried in the basics. The problem is that the title “medical assistant” doesn’t guarantee the same skill level from one person to the next. Some MAs … Read more

7 Changes Coming To Jersey Mike’s In 2026

Jersey Mike’s Subs is gearing up to make 2026 its biggest year ever. In 2025, the sub sandwich chain was officially acquired by Blackstone Inc. When the deal was first publicized in November 2024, Reuters reported the investment firm bought the U.S. company for $8 billion, a massive number … Read more

Chipotle Ranch – Barefeet in the Kitchen

Spicy and tangy, this creamy Chipotle Ranch is a delicious, absolutely irresistible topping for salads, burgers, fries, and more. I throw this one together quite frequently, as it is one of my newest favorites. I like to have it on hand for last minute pizza and salad nights. I have been making homemade salad dressings … Read more

Southwest Pasta Salad – Barefeet in the Kitchen

Crisp vegetables, creamy pasta, and a delightfully spicy chipotle dressing collide in this Southwest Pasta Salad. Between the ease of prep and how well it keeps in the fridge, this recipe has been on repeat in my kitchen lately. Frankly, I adore a good pasta salad. They are so perfectly versatile! I mean, I have … Read more

Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Significantly Higher Dementia Risk

While diabetes has long been linked to dementia, new research suggests that people with type 1 may face a significantly higher risk of eventual cognitive decline. [1] According to a study published in Neurology, people with type 1 diabetes were almost 3 times as likely to develop dementia than people without diabetes. [2] Xiang Qi, … Read more

What Is GERD? 

The Takeaway Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a commonly diagnosed chronic condition that occurs when a person’s stomach contents flow back up to the esophagus. Symptoms can manifest as chest pain, sore throat, bad breath, nausea, and more. Getting a diagnosis for GERD may involve an endoscopy, pH testing, digestion X-ray, esophageal muscle testing, or other … Read more

Smoked Salmon Dip

This is the dip I make on Christmas morning, New Year’s Eve, Easter, summer picnics, and any Sunday when I have half a pack of smoked salmon left over. Cream cheese beaten smooth with sour cream and lemon juice, then red onion, dill, and black pepper stirred through, and the smoked salmon folded in at … Read more