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Long Live Summer!
Today, as I strolled the produce section at ShopRite, the aroma of fresh basil followed me down the aisles. In a split second, that fragrance transported me back to summer, as I remembered clipping basil from my plant on the back porch. I followed my nose and quickly found small hydroponic basil plants. I hadn’t…
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Mix It Up
One of the keys to savoring healthy food is to keep mixing up your repertoire with fresh new dishes, so tonight we’re having Turkey Thighs Osso Buco-Style, from the Good Housekeeping Web site. In this recipe, turkey thighs simmer slowly with carrots, celery, red wine and tomatoes, along with a variety of seasonings. Because I…
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Simmering Satisfaction
Here in the Northeast, we are entrenched in a bitter cold snap that doesn’t seem to want to end. During spells like this, there’s nothing quite like a bowl of steaming soup to make winter seem a bit more bearable. Last night I tried a new trick for making cream-like soups with less fat. I…
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Achieving Balance
The holidays are over and it’s time to pack up the decorations and our warm memories of the season. At this time of year I tend to look back a little regretfully at our “splurges” on cookies and other treats. But because eating is a big part of the holidays, we plan our strategy ahead…
La Dolce Vita: Our Heart-Healthy Culinary Journey 