Category: food
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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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Savoring at Table
When we traveled to Italy, we discovered that Italians seem to savor their food more fully than Americans do. They lingered over dinner for hours, with no particular need to rush. However, in our lives, it’s not that easy to do. After dinner, I’m ready to clean up and move to the next task. When…
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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.
La Dolce Vita: Our Heart-Healthy Culinary Journey 