Category: Cooking
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Exploring Ancient Grains
When we knew that a lockdown was looming last year as COVID-19 began arriving in the United States, I found myself wandering the aisles at the grocery store looking for interesting new ingredients to try, as well as necessities. In the rice and beans aisle, I pulled a bag of farro from the shelf and…
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Passing on Pasta Traditions
A few weeks ago, our 3-year-old granddaughter arrived to stay for a few days as we awaited the arrival of her new baby sister. I was eager to pack in as much fun as possible since I had lost a lot of precious time with my granddaughters during the pandemic. As I brainstormed ideas, I…
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Culinary Therapy: Risotto
I love to make risotto. As I have written on my blog previously, I find it therapeutic. The act of stirring, adding broth, and stirring some more is soothing at the end of a stressful day. It encourages mindfulness because it’s hard to do much of anything else when you are making risotto. I don’t…
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Simple Fall Flavors
Roasted sweet potatoes are a special fall treat and a heart-healthy accompaniment to almost any meal.
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Farm to Table Eating
As the leaves begin to turn and temperatures drop a bit, I keep thinking about a restaurant we enjoyed last fall.
La Dolce Vita: Our Heart-Healthy Culinary Journey 