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Nuts, seeds earn superfood status, but keep an eye on portions
Almonds are on almost every "superfood" list, and for good reason: They are rich in vitamin E and heart-healthy mono-unsaturated fats, and are a good source of fiber and antioxidants. Also, study after study has shown that eating almonds in place of


Farmers Markets in a pickle with pickle bill
Connie Van Sluys runs the Spooner Farmer’s Market. She is welcoming all canned goods from pickled peppers to raspberry jam. “I’ve always encouraged vendors to diversify, to look for new products, and I think ‘The Pickle Bill’ will certainly add

The Truth About Organic Foods
"In my efforts to stay healthy, I try to look for organic, natural foods. But it's so confusing to me. How do you know what to buy?" I must admit it's confusing to me as well (as well as most people I talk to). After all, any kind labeling or words

La Pizza Company gives away free pizza bases to schools
To coincide with National Pizza Week, the La Pizza Company is handing out free pizza bases to schools. La Pizza Company's "White Pizza Bases" have been developed especially for schools and are packed with vitamins, minerals (particularly Iron, Folate and

How to Make Vegetarian Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate mousse is a classic and much-loved dessert that, unfortunately, cannot be enjoyed by many vegetarians and others who do not eat eggs or items containing gelatin. This delicious recipe for an egg-free, gelatin-free chocolate mousse is... Recent


Three Problems with Organic Food
This is likely to be an unpopular article in Wolfville so I’m just going to say from the outset that I am not against locally grown agriculture or organic growing methods. The point of this article is to dispel some common myths about the organic food

Measuring Takes Too Much Time!
Instead of measuring things when cooking (note: this doesn't work for baking!) I like to eyeball them. I think I mostly do this because a) I'm too lazy to get out the measuring spoons and cups and b) I'm too lazy to do those extra dishes. If you're like

Chain Restaurant Shockers (and Better-for-You Swaps)!
If you like to dine at chain restaurants, arm yourself with info! Most chains post nutritional information online, so there's no reason for you NOT to take a look and see what's in your meal. Here are some things to avoid and other stuff to seek out...

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Rose Prince's recipes for August: Bobby beans, courgette ribbons and fresh salty cheese
Serves 4-6 These are not, to my mind, the right beans to serve simply boiled and dressed with butter. Here they are in a multi-faceted salad, dressed up with the exotic scent of mint and dill. 500g bobby beans, topped 2 courgettes 300g fresh, barrel-aged

Rose Prince's recipes for August: Hazelnut meringue with blackberries and cream
Serves 4. Note that it is difficult to make a stiff meringue when adding nuts, so make sure to place each one far apart on the baking tray as they will spread. 4 egg whites 250g golden icing sugar 150g shelled hazelnuts, toasted in a pan until golden,

Rose Prince's recipes for August: Tomato tart with basil oil
Thin and crisp, the buttery base of this easy-to-make tart shows off the flavour of sweet cooked tomato.

Super Foods: Penne Pasta with Peppers | Submitted By: Donna Lasater
Colorful red and yellow sweet bell peppers sauteed with sliced red onions and chopped garlic are poured over cooked penne to make a cheerful dish of pasta.

Gluten-Free Recipes: Chocolate Chip Meringue Drops | Submitted By: S.N. Noble
These are lower in fat than most cookies and do not last long, so be prepared to make them often!

Egg-Free Recipes: Personal Portobello Pizza | Submitted By: KJONES27
A delicious recipe that substitutes a portobello mushroom for a pizza crust. Try using pesto sauce instead of spaghetti sauce, and experiment with your favorite pizza toppings.

Stuft Pizza piles on toppings, slices the prices
Nestled in La Quinta's Old Town with patios facing the rugged Santa Rosa peaks, Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill now offers special lunch options that will continue through the summer. The restaurant also recently introduced an early-bird dinner from 3 to 5

The perfect Spanish omelette
There are few things in life that aren't improved by the addition of potato – a fry-up, a proper linguine alla genovese … even, if Delia is to be believed, a chocolate cupcake. Although it's not a vegetable with any great pretensions, the tuber's

Wine Tasting Club - Light Summer Sippers
Posted in Wine Tasting Club So far the weather has been absolutely spectacular this summer. Hot, dry, sultry days may not stimulate your appetite for elaborate meals, but this kind of weather provides the perfect reason to crack open a light and lovely

Honolulu Hotel Offers 'SuperFoods'-Inspired Cocktails
Who thought enjoying a cocktail could be healthy? This summer, Beachhouse at the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, is introducing a selection of SuperFoods-inspired Mojito cocktails filled with powerful antioxidants. Created exclusively for

Where did you have the best mozzarella of your life?
Maplebrook Farm Fresh Mozzarella. For us at Daily Grommet there are few summer pleasures more satisfying than a classic Caprese salad — juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella slices, basil shreds, olive oil, and a drizzle of for a subtly pungent finish. It

Become a Better Cook: How to Set Up a Grill and Cook a Steak
We have been using the power of fire to cook food for a long, long time. Why? Because it works, that's why. But there are some simple ideas and techniques that will elevate your skills above our Cro-Magnon ancestors, at least culinarily. And since it's

5 Great Fruit Salsas
Watermelon has to be one of the most thirst-quenching summer fruits, and this week I plan to make watermelon salsa to go with barbecued fish and chicken. A little heat will cool us down, I figure. Today when I was hanging out in the Epicurious forums, I

Farmers' Market: Abundance of blueberries inspired copycat cake
When I eat at Aperitif in Woodbury, I have the orange semolina cake with blueberries. The not-too-sweet cake soaked in orange syrup and served with blueberry sauce and whipped cream makes the perfect end to dinner. Now that local blueberries are

Farmers' Market: Heads up! Cauliflower is everywhere
Vegetables are a lot like fashion they go in and out of style. Right now, cauliflower is the 'it' vegetable. Fancy restaurants nationwide are serving what Mark Twain described as 'cabbage with a college education.' Cauliflower also is now appearing at

Find summer's freshest produce at farmers markets
Here's a sampling of local farmers markets. For a complete list by location, see www.pugetsoundfresh.org. Information about Seattle farmers markets: 206-547-2278 or www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org; 206-781-6776 or www.fremontmarket.com; 206-682-7453 or