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Quick–And Delicious
In my last post I wrote about being mindful during meals. But—let’s face it—some days it can be hard enough to get dinner on the table, never mind relaxing as you eat it. Part of the secret to peaceful meals is to conserve your energy during the prep. Keep a stash of easy-to-prepare healthy recipes…
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When In Rome…
When my husband and I vacationed in Italy, we discovered that Italians have an entirely different food philosophy than Americans do. When Dan ordered coffee at a roadside stop, it was served in a ceramic cup with a saucer—no paper! That meant he had to actually sit and sip it mindfully, rather than drinking it…
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La Dolce Vita–Rediscovering the Joy of Food
I love to watch TV chefs. But as they show off recipes for deep-fried braciole, crab meat topped with béarnaise and towering shortcake crowned with dollops of whipped heavy cream, I stifle a sigh. Oh, these foods are tempting, but delectable dishes don’t have to carry such a hefty fat and cholesterol price tag. I…
La Dolce Vita: Our Heart-Healthy Culinary Journey 