You don’t even have to eat this compote to enjoy it – a wonderful aroma will permeate your kitchen while you prepare it. The secret ingredient is the crystallized ginger. I had forgotten about all about this compote until a few weeks ago when a couple of clients told me that they had found the […]
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Last minute gifts for your loved ones – or maybe for yourself
Okay, so you’re not as organized as you would like to be. You’re not alone if looking for some last minute gifts for some loved ones. If so, here are a few great ideas for both the healthy eater or for someone striving to become one. Or maybe just for someone who loves good food. […]
Why you really don’t want to skip your exercise now
Time is tight right now. Between work, family, shopping and partying, there are few free hours in the day. For many, when holiday activities abound, regular exercise is one of the first casualties. It’s not just something that happens during this holiday season but also at other times of the year when usual routines are […]
Double Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you’re still looking for a crisp cookie for a cookie exchange, here’s a yummy offering with the goodness of whole grains and nuts. It’s also great if you just want to bake some cookies! Enjoy! Double Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies Makes 4 1/2 dozen cookies 3/4 cup soft non-hydrogenated margarine 1 cup granulated sugar […]
Do many gluten-free products have an undeserved health halo?
Gluten has become an unwelcome guest in many kitchens. Somehow, for a growing segment of the population, banishing gluten from the menu has become synonymous with healthy eating. But many of these people are not gluten intolerant. They have been led to believe that gluten is a major culprit in promoting a long list of […]
Don’t jump on the gluten-free bandwagon before doing this
Are you contemplating banishing gluten from your menu? If so, you’re not alone. Gluten-free diets are definitely hot. Much of the buzz about ridding menus of gluten began when celebrities raved about how avoiding gluten helped them maintain their svelte shape. But then many also started questioning whether their various ills such as fatigue, depression […]
Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese Quesadillas
We just don’t eat enough onions. All too often, they’re used simply as a flavor booster in cooking as opposed to a star ingredient. But when you look at their disease-fighting arsenal, you might want to rethink your onion eating. Onions offer a wide range of benefits including anti-cancer action and heart healthy, blood sugar […]
5 top tips to help you survive the holiday buffet
December has just begun but if you look around, the holiday season is well underway. It seems that festive feasting starts earlier and earlier each year. A few smart strategies are key in order to ring in the New Year in roughly the same shape as you began your seasonal celebrations, especially when it comes […]
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