9 Best Winter Foods

So in reading  and email sent to me from  Eat This and Not That, I found out that the best winter foods are brussel sprouts, leeks, kale and beets.  But these just aren't very tasty for some people's pate.

Here are the number one best winter fruits and vegetables according to this site because they are packed with vitamins and nutrients:

#1  Pomegranate
# 2  Brussel Sprouts
# 3  Persimmon
#4  Leeks,  its kind of like a giant green onion
#5  Kiwi
# 6  Beets
#7  Guava
# 8  Kale, its like a green leafy spinach
#9  Pomelo
Okay, I don't know about you but some of these things I've never heard of, so I don't think I will be eating much of them, like: persimmon, guava and pomelo.  I personally just don't like beets and haven't eaten them since I was a child.  But whatever happened to good old fashion pumpkin or sweet potatoes?  They too are packed with vitamins and great winter food.  I personally don't think you can go wrong with any squash.

Source: Womens Health Magazine.com

Rules For Making a Better Pizza

Anyone can do better in their home by combining a handful of fresh ingredients and following a few simple steps. And believe it or not, pizza made the right way can make for a truly well-balanced meal. Preheat the oven and follow along.

Pizza Rule #1

The Hotter, the Better! True Italian pizzas are cooked in about 2 minutes in 1,000 degree fahrenheit ovens. Preheat your oven for 30 minutes at 500 degrees fahrenheit (the max temp for most home ovens) for a light, crispy crust.

Pizza Rule #2

Fire Up the Grill!  Have your ingredients ready, slide the raw dough directly onto the hot grates, and grill until lightly chared, about 4 minutes. Flip and immediately add sauce and cheese, then cover the grill and wait for the cheese to melt.

Pizza Rule #3

Go Easy on the Toppings! Pizza isn't about how much cheese you can cram onto a slice; it's about the subtle interplay of bread, sauce, cheese, and topping. Don't use more than 2 ounces of cheese and a few pieces of meat or vegetable per slice.

Pizza Rule #4

Break Out of the Box! Nontraditional ingredients—barbecue sauce, chorizo, pistachios—can elevate a humble pie to new heights.

Source: MensHealth.com, "Eat This Not That" book