Monthly Archives: November 2009

Salty Snack Satisfaction

Dig deep — really deep — into the back of your freezer. I’m guessing you might find an old forgotten package of bagels.

Break them out. We’re going to make a simple, healthy snacking alternative to potato chips.

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The Salsa Spin

With a taste somewhere between a Bloody Mary and going out for Mexican, the Salsa Spin is not only healthy, it is also a great introduction to the joys of juicing.

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Thai Green Curry Lamb Cutlets

Traditionally, this recipe would likely be made with goat’s meat. Try substituting the goat with lamb.

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Who is Earl Grey?

Earl Grey is consumed across the world but still finds its biggest audience in England. The bergamot used to complete the tea is grown in Italy.

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Sunshine Punch

This Sunshine Punch works its way up the latitudes to bring a delicious combination of sour and sweet.

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Baked Chicken Parmesan

Here’s a recipe for an old family classic with a few healthy twists. Because the chicken is baked, not fried, it’s a lot safer for letting the kids get involved.

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The High Fructose Corn Syrup Debate

There has been a lot of controversy about high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in the news and online lately, particularly about its relationship to obesity, diabetes, and the food chain in general. It’s hard to know what to believe. Unless you are a very objective epidemiologist, these studies and their findings are probably Greek to you. Whenever there is a nutritional scapegoat or savior, it is very difficult to sort the proverbial wheat from the chaff.

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The Horse that Changed the Kitchen Forever

Today marks the 149th running of The Melbourne Cup. The Cup, is a thoroughbred horse race run in Melbourne, Australia, every year on the first Tuesday in November. We’ve got the perfect burger to celebrate, Australian style.

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Parsnip Panache

Very similar to the carrot in appearance and texture, parsnips have a much stronger, nutty flavor that is quite unique. This intense flavor, usually mellowed by cooking, makes juicing parsnips an adventure.

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