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For The Love of Latkes

Latkes are one of the most iconic foods of Hanukah. These versatile potato pancakes are equally delicious made savory with sour cream, or sweet with turmeric gives the...

Cooking 101

In The Know: Buying Shrimp & Scallops

Briny shrimp and sweet tasting scallops are delicious, quick cooking and very good for you. Both are high in protein and low in fat have a wide array...

Healthy Habits

Seafood: Keeping It Healthy & Safe

During the spring and summer months, if we’re not indulging in lobster rolls or moules frites, many of us feel more naturally inclined to eat lighter fresh foods...

Kitchen Dictionary

Pomegranate

Interestingly, some Biblical scholars think that a pomegranate must have been the “apple” in the Garden of Eden. Pomegranate arils are a great source of vitamin C, K, folate,...

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Pecans

Pecans are a nutritional powerhouse, providing healthy fats and protein, as well as a number of vitamins and minerals including iron, copper, and a significant amount of manganese. Iron...

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A Matcha Made in Heaven

By Miriam Ambrosino When cold weather hits, most of us crave a cozy warm drink like ourHot Chocolate. But there’s another drink that could offer you more than just...

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New Year Food Traditions

If New Year's Day means one thing for food, it’s tradition. All over the globe people feast on different foods to bring them good health, money and luck...

Healthy Habits

Food Safety: Healthy Handling Tips

Every year millions of people fall ill due to contaminated food. For those of us going through cancer treatment, food safety can be especially important. If you are...

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Almonds

The common almond has a secret life as one of nature’s most unassuming wonder foods. Grandmothers in Southern Italy and Sicily have long prized almonds and almond paste...

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Sugars

The Lesser (Sweet) Evil We can’t seem to do without sugar. Even an infant knows the vast difference between a drop of sugar and spinach. But pure sugar is...

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Healthier Holiday Cookies

During the holiday months, the lights, good cheer, and sweet treats make the season bright. These versions of traditional holiday cookies are healthier but still have the delicious...

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Endive

Endive is a member of the chicory family, an underrated group of leafy greens, that is certainly worth getting to know. Appreciated for their tasty bitter tang, all...