Category: Healthy
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What’s Left on Your Summer List?
Two days after Labor Day, I’m still reluctant to let go of summer. As I’ve written before, summer is one of my favorite seasons, with our local farm stands overflowing with fresh berries, eggplant, squash, melons and luscious Jersey peaches, corn and tomatoes. I will sorely miss them in January. Happily, the bounty of summer…
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Rich Tomato Goodness
As fall inevitably turns to winter, one of the fresh vegetables I miss most is a ripe, juicy Jersey tomato. The pink supermarket versions just don’t measure up. But, as with other vegetables I have mentioned in previous posts, oven roasting transforms even supermarket plum tomatoes, unlocking and concentrating their natural sweetness. Roasted tomatoes can…
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The Fruits (and Vegetables) of Summer
This time of year, local farm markets are bursting with fresh produce – watermelon, blueberries, eggplant, zucchini, peaches and so much more. My dad has been supplying us with a steady stream of cucumbers from his garden, but I think tonight I’m going to try this Real Simple recipe, Crispy Green Bean Salad With Tomatoes…
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Find Your Oasis
Healthy food is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but I believe there’s so much more to the picture. Someone once asked me why Italians are so focused on food, and I explained that it’s not just about the food. It’s about the people with whom we share that food. As we twirl pasta…
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Spring Antipasto
As the days grow a bit warmer and longer, I’m starting to think about spring antipasto. Although this Italian favorite — a combination of fresh and marinated vegetables, meats and other delicacies — is often served as an appetizer, for my family it becomes a light dinner option on busy nights. I usually serve the…
La Dolce Vita: Our Heart-Healthy Culinary Journey 