Tag: Healthy
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What’s Left on Your Summer List?
Two days after Labor Day, I’m still reluctant to let go of summer. As I’ve written before, summer is one of my favorite seasons, with our local farm stands overflowing with fresh berries, eggplant, squash, melons and luscious Jersey peaches, corn and tomatoes. I will sorely miss them in January. Happily, the bounty of summer…
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A Great Escape
A few weeks ago we took a cruise vacation, one of the most relaxing getaways. As we cruised to our destination, all of my stress seemed to be carried away in the ship’s wake. Research has shown that vacations serve an important purpose in maintaining our health, although they are often undervalued in our overworked…
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Find Your Oasis
Healthy food is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but I believe there’s so much more to the picture. Someone once asked me why Italians are so focused on food, and I explained that it’s not just about the food. It’s about the people with whom we share that food. As we twirl pasta…
La Dolce Vita: Our Heart-Healthy Culinary Journey 