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Lamb: Don’t Forget About This Delicious Meat

By Grace O

Lamb is a nutritious and delectable protein and one that I like to serve on special occasions or when I just want a change from beef, poultry or pork. But consumption of

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White Bean Soup

By FoodTrients

White Bean Soup This hearty vegetarian soup makes a great appetizer. I use my Homemade Vegetable Stock as a base, but you can also use store-bought vegetable broth. You can use white cannellini or navy beans instead of white kidney … Continue reading →

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Presto! It’s Pesto To the Rescue

By Grace O

Age Gracefully by Grace O: Presto—it’s pesto! The versatility of pesto can help us all do our very besto when it comes to adding great flavor and big benefits to dishes. Use your imagination and check out the pesto chart … Continue reading →

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Crab-Mango Cocktail

By Grace O

Crab-Mango Cocktail When served in martini glasses, these crab cocktails make elegant appetizers for dinner parties. I use Alaskan king crab legs, but you can use grilled shrimp instead. Semi-ripe mangoes are more tart than fully ripe mangoes and hold … Continue reading →

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6 Best FoodTrients Soup Recipes

By Grace O

On freezing winter days, nothing warms you up more than a hot, hardy bowl of soup. Add to that a variety of ingredients that boost your immune system, and you’ve got the makings of a perfect

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Eastern European Favorites Walk on the Lighter Side

By Grace O

Eastern European foods are not necessarily known for their healthy attributes. In general, the foods of countries including Russia, Poland, Hungary,

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Longevity: The Secrets of Mediterranean

By Grace O

I’ve written about Mediterranean cuisine and the Mediterranean diet before. But it’s worth writing about again because it’s so delicious and so good

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Mining the Herbal Medicine Chest in Your Kitchen

By FoodTrients

Did you know there’s a powerful herbal medicine chest in your kitchen? Imagine being prepared for that next cold, scrape, headache, digestive issue, stressful day, or sleepless night with simple ingredients from your cupboard. Instead of pills, reach for: Cinnamon … Continue reading →

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Fonio: Are These Tiny Grains the Next Big Thing?

By Grace O

You may have decided that quinoa is ‘soooo 2016.’ Yes, it’s a healthful grain from Peru that was all the rage a few years ago, and rightfully so. It’s versatile, nutritious and contains twice the protein of white rice, and … Continue reading →

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Summertime Blues – Mighty Blueberries Rock!

By Grace O

When it comes to a small but mighty summer fruit, it’s hard to beat blueberries. Is there anything

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