Category: lifestyle
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Treasured Moments
When we visited Italy, we didn’t see people hurtling down the sidewalks clutching cups of coffee or sandwiches. In the U.S., at least in my corner of the country, life often becomes so hectic that it’s difficult to squeeze in a civilized meal—especially if you work long hours and have children. Americans may eat breakfast…
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Meatless Mondays
Splurge a bit at the weekend barbeque? Get back on track by experimenting with meatless meals today. For more than a decade, the global Meatless Monday initiative has encouraged everyone to skip meat one day a week to promote wellness and reduce our environmental footprint. You might be surprised by the number of meatless meals…
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Family and Food
As well as eating healthful fare, we need to nourish our spirits with sustaining relationships. Last weekend, at least four generations of aunts, uncles, cousins and more cousins gathered at a local lake for our annual family reunion. Despite sweltering temperatures, we ate, we laughed, we caught up on family news and we recounted old…
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Getting Back on Track
Despite our best laid plans, it’s easy to overdo it—especially on holidays. During the last few days, we celebrated a birthday as well as the birth of our country, with double the goodies. And as I have confessed before, chocolate and other desserts are my kryptonite. Fortunately, I have found a few tricks to help…
La Dolce Vita: Our Heart-Healthy Culinary Journey 