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Not your typical cup of tea, pu-erh tea is an ancient brew known for boosting mental alertness and used in traditional medicine to lower cholesterol and protect the heart. In today’s Try it Tuesday, I’m sharing my first sip of pu-erh tea. Never heard of it? That was me until a few months ago when I started researching…
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These baked parsnip fries may just satisfy your French fry craving! French fries are one of my all time favorite foods. Given the calories and fat, they are an indulgence. In a quest to find a healthier swap, I decided to make parsnip fries. Parsnips bake up slightly sweet and very crispy on the outside leaving a…
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Welcome to my new Try it Tuesday series. Each week (ok most weeks!) I will be sharing a new food, gadget or product that I think you might like. First up… Pummelo! Thanks to Sunkist Growers, I got to try pummelo for the first time last weekend. If you didn’t know, pummelo (also spelled pomelo)…
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Whether you’re in a hurry and need a quick on-the-go breakfast or just looking for a light treat, this Berry Walnut Chia Seed Pudding is a must try! In light of American heart month, I decided to stir up a heart-healthy chia seed pudding recipe. So what’s all the hype about on chia seeds anyhow?…
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Over on the Kitchenthusiast blog this month, I’m sharing a recipe using one of the prettiest members of the citrus fruit family, blood oranges. Despite the gory name, I have to admit that I’m a little obsessed with blood oranges. Once you have a taste you’ll see why. With more than a day’s worth of Vitamin…
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Yesterday, I posted a recipe for my Caramelized Onion Dip and thought you might want to see how to caramelize onions at home. In my research, I used this tutorial from the kitchn. Here’s how it worked out for me. As much as I love to cook, I had never caramelized onions until now. It took a couple tries…
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With its tangy flavor, Greek yogurt is the perfect swap for sour cream in this caramelized onion dip. Enjoy it as healthy game day snack or take it to your next party! This is a retro snack with a modern, healthy twist. Back in the day, French onion dip with chips was a staple at parties and…
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Brimming with heart healthy fats, this recipe combines omega 3 rich salmon with creamy avocado and tart grapefruit for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. I blogged this Grapefruit Glazed Salmon Taco recipe over on the Fannetastic Food blog today. The subject is omega 3 fats and why you should be eating them. As I mentioned…
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As 2014 rapidly comes to a close, I can’t help but reflect on this year and what’s to come. I love this time of year. I use the little bit of downtime to set goals for everything from business and personal aspirations to fun plans like travel in the year ahead. Though I always take time to…
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Savor your favorite foods this Thanksgiving… I love Thanksgiving. It’s a break from work to enjoy family and friends and an opportunity to soak up the last of our fall weather. I look forward to the warmth of the kitchen, the smell of cornbread dressing baking in the oven and the license to eat…
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