Tuesday, March 29, 2011 –
According to the Uncyclopedia, pistachio nuts are the 5th most addictive substance on the planet. (What’s more, there’s a 1 in 3 chance that you or a loved one is already hooked!) Sure, they’re delicious. Sure, they keep you coming back for more. But what’s the backstory here? * * Well, when it comes to [...]
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 –
One of the most popular tropical fruits here at Mojamix is the sweet, sharp, golden pineapple. It’s got quite a taste, and quite a backstory. *** The first account of the pineapple was given by Christopher Columbus and his men, who landed on the island now known as Guadeloupe on their second voyage of discovery. [...]
Eating a healthy breakfast is one of the very best ways to stimulate your metabolism for an energetic, healthy day. If you want to amp up that effect, make sure to include bananas. A staple starch in many tropical locales, bananas are an especially resistant starch, which means that they fill you up and keep [...]
Tuesday, February 15, 2011 –
Are your cereal options limited by nut allergies? You might want to give pine nuts a try. Despite their name, pine nuts are not nuts at all, but the edible seeds of pine trees. Their rich and earthy taste has been prized by foodies since the Stone Age. Today, pine nuts are popular in Latino, [...]
Tuesday, February 1, 2011 –
Our ginger snap granola base has become a fave recently! (No surprise here, we think it’s tops.) So what’s the story behind this gnarled, bumpy little root? Ginger’s current name comes from the Middle English gingivere, but ginger dates back over 3,000 years to the Sanskrit srngaveram meaning “horn root” with reference to its appearance. [...]
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 –
From time to time on this blog we talk about those grace notes you can add to your Mojamix which are best done at home. (If they weren’t best done at home… they’d already be on our big-ass menu!) Among these, our current favourite is the tiny and terrific nutmeg! Fragrant, spicy, and flavorful, nutmeg has [...]
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 –
It’s almost that time again! You probably won’t max out your 401K this year or lose 20 pounds, but you can meet some realistic goals for eating well in 2011. Try some of our tips to get you started: Fill your plate with color (and not the kind that has a number attached!) [...]
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 –
Ever since Adam and Eve slapped its leaves over their naughty bits, the fig tree has been one of humanity’s most beloved fruits. It even survived being cursed by Jesus (who, to be fair, was just really disappointed he couldn’t eat a fig—they were out of season at the time). The Prophet Muhammad said, “If [...]
Thursday, December 2, 2010 –
It’s the time of year for crafts, treats, and presents. At Mojamix we live to please–so we’ve combined all three in one! Try this holiday treat for a special gift or party and wow all your friends and family. Mojamix Wreath Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter (plus 1 teaspoon for your hands) 3 [...]
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 –
When Spanish explorers first discovered the coconut, they called it the “monkey face nut”—a fact we love! But that’s only one reason why we offer both a delicious coconut crisp base and coconut chips to add to any mix. Coconut is highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is classified as a [...]
