Category: Heart
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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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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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Tomato Heaven
South Jersey bursts with its famous tomatoes this time of year, and I’m always looking for new ways to take advantage of them. My social media feed gives me plenty of inspiration. A recipe that often pops up in assorted variations is panzanella salad, an Italian combo of juicy, ripe tomatoes with dried bread. Although…
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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 