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What the Heck Is Gnudi?
I thought I’d seen and made it all — rigatoni alla carbonara, lasagne di carciofi, crespelle alla fiorentina — you know, all the great Italian recipes. But right there in my new Italian cookbook was a...
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How to Grow Potatoes in a Barrel
Simple, extremely easy, not difficult — these are the adjectives used to describe potato container gardens. And it’s true; all you need is a giant pot, seed potatoes and dirt. The process boils down...
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Fear Not the Chicken
As a kid growing up in the 60s, I often helped my mom cut up a whole chicken for Sunday dinner. Back then the neck, heart, liver and gizzard, also known as the giblets, were neatly tucked inside the...
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Design Your Own Protein Powder: 2 Options
Ever wish you could design your own protein powder? I have. Even though there are tons of protein powders out there, it’s sometimes hard to find one that is just right for you. You might want the...
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Why I Can’t Hop on the IPA Bandwagon
When someone asks me what kind of beer I like, I offer a long, drawn-out answer. I love a wheat beer with some nice spices, and inky black stouts hold a special place in my heart. I’ve enjoyed numerous...
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Baking With Beer: Chocolate Cake Recipe
Do you bake with beer? And, I’m not talking about sipping some suds while you whip up a batch of your famous oatmeal cookies (although it is totally acceptable) but rather incorporating that foamy brew...
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The Basics of Beer and Food Pairing
Today’s Beer Week post comes from Jim Wagner, business owner and designer by day; devoted husband, father, and beer nerd all the time. He’s been brewing his own beer since receiving an equipment kit as...
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This Mindful Eating Trick Will Change How You Eat Chocolate Forever
I think it’s safe to say that we all wish we could eat mindfully at every meal and snack. I mean, I know for me, when I’m truly doing the mindful eating thing and am totally, 100 percent checked into...
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The 411 on Sparkling Mineral Water
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate — that bit of advice has been pounded into our head, and for good reason. Even mild dehydration can lead to muscle cramps, headache, constipation, brain fog and general...
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Simple Ways to Spice Up Dinner (Literally)
Sometimes falling into a rut isn’t a terrible thing when it comes to meals. If you have a few healthy dishes that you can whip up without too much trouble, rotating through the same four or five meals...
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Genius Ways to Reduce Food Waste
My husband sent me this article on pretty simple yet genius ways to cut down on food waste. He sent me the piece for three reasons: It featured one of my favorite chefs — Dan Barber from Blue Hill —...
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Asian Inspired Eats: Kabocha Squash and Japanese Milk Bread
I’m all about trying new things. Getting too comfortable with an exercise routine only leads to boredom, lack of motivation or, in some cases, the dreaded plateau! I keep it fresh by changing up my...
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Turkey Talk (and a Turkey Brine Recipe)
Nothing holds center stage like a Thanksgiving turkey. If your potatoes turn out lumpy and your gravy runny, all will be forgiven. But serve a dry, leathery turkey and you’ll have more leftovers than...
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Your New Favorite Wine, Delivered Straight to Your Door
I LOVE looking at wine at the store. I can seriously get lost in the rows and rows of wine bottles from all areas of the country and world. The different labels, discovering new grapes and blends, and...
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Fried Chicken and Champagne
Yes, you read that right. Fried chicken and champagne. Not exactly expecting homestyle comfort food mixed with bubbling high-class French grapes? Me neither. But that’s exactly what happened at the...
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7 Tips to Follow When You’re Eating Out Gluten-Free
Recently, Karen and I went to a blogger dinner at Seasons 52 and not only was it delicious, but also I was so impressed with how accommodating they were of my gluten-free needs. Not all restaurants are...
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Ring in the New Eats: 4 Weeks to Healthy Eating
Chances are you’re pumped for the New Year. Maybe you scored one of those high-tech fitness trackers and are ready to take your workout to the next level, or maybe you plan on adding distance to your...
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Gluten Sensitive People Might Have a New Wheat Option …
I’m gluten sensitive and I just ate wheat. Einkorn wheat. And it was okay. Really! I know, I know. I was skeptical, too. A gluten sensitive person eating wheat of any kind? Seems crazy, but turns out...
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5 Ways to Up Your Coffee Game
Love coffee as much as I do? (And, guys, I love coffee. See here, here and here as java-loving evidence.) Then, I have a question: how’s your coffee game? Could you take it up another level and reach...
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7 Paleo Swaps to Make, Like Now
Looking for Paleo substitutions for some of your fave fit-foodie eats? Like protein bars? English muffins? Salad dressing? Chocolate? Yeah, me, too. And here are seven that we’ve recently been sent...
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