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Food prepared with kindness

First, you get the call, or see the notification…sometimes it’s expected but often, it is not. It’s good news, or bad, that motivates you…and, if you are like me, the news sends you to the kitchen. Whether it be a new baby, or new neighbor, a surgery or a death, we want to show that we care. ...
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Why Shop at a Farmer's Market?

It’s fresh. It’s healthy. It’s fun. And it’s good for the local economy! With food recalls in the news frequently, it’s never been more important to know where your food comes from. Stop and think about this for a minute; you know your doctor and your mail carrier, but do you know your farmer? It’s...
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Resolution Reset

Here we are mid-February, the days are getting longer, I hear birds singing in the morning—signs of spring are all around…..where did the winter go? What about that New Year’s Resolution? How’s that going? Not so well….let’s do a reset! Take 10… Take 10 minutes to plan what you will do today—...
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Healthy Holiday Dishes for Diabetes

Do you have your holiday menu planned? Does your guest list include those who are gluten-sensitive, vegetarian, paleo, vegan, or any number of specified diet restrictions? I have heard many conversations about how to accommodate so many preferences and restrictions.  In the spirit of holiday...
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Holiday Budget Food Safety

The holiday season is upon us! Let’s do our part to lessen food waste, preserve our household budgets and ensure that the food we serve our loved ones is safe. Food waste/budget: Did you have too many leftovers last year? (Food waste in the US is astronomical, up to 40% of our...
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EGGS—zactly Right!

Eggs! The wonderful protein –relatively cheap, easy to prepare and versatile! You can poach, boil, coddle, bake or fry them. Fold them into an omelet or bake them in a casserole. Breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack, eggs are a perfect addition to anyone’s diet. Did you know? Eggs are an important...
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The great potato myth.

March is National Nutrition Month and what better way to celebrate than by debunking the great potato myth! In honor of all the Irish, or those who wish they were, we will talk about the lowly, much maligned potato. Myth #1: potatoes are fattening. In fact, potatoes are delicious and nutritious!...
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oranges, grapefruit limes

What's fresh in winter?

February is dull and dark and cold…..but at the same time full of promise. The earth is beginning to tilt toward the sun and every day, the sun shines in February the snow and ice melt---it’s true---there are more icicles in February than any other winter month—that is because the ice/snow is...
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simple meal in a bowl

Cooking for one can be fun!

Are you part of the fastest growing group in the U.S.? If you are a single or two-person household, then yes, you are. Do you struggle to cook for just you or one other? Instead of resorting to the drive-thru or worse, a bowl of cereal for dinner try these tips: Adjust your grocery shopping...
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french fries, corn dog, fair foods

It's Fair time!

Corn dogs and cotton candy---what trip to the fair would be complete without them? Ask anyone what they enjoy most about the fair and many will say ---THE FOOD!  Pizza on a stick, fried butter, chocolate covered bacon, the list is endless. What is your favorite?  The once a year treat can...
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