Category: Healthy
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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.
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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.
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Eating Slowly, Eating Healthy
While we focus on eating heart-healthy foods, it’s also important to think about how we eat.
La Dolce Vita: Our Heart-Healthy Culinary Journey 