Chocolate is one of my favorite things so I’m always looking to justify my healthy appetite for sweets with my quest to incorporate a healthy lifestyle. Eco18’s Sue Taggart has written much about ancient grains and the importance of their…Read More
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Sometimes it’s difficult to stay cool as a cucumber in this heat however that should not shy you away from enjoying this delicious vegetable. Cucumber has become a featured flavor in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks this summer and we…Read More
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August is Peach Month….. and what a wonderful summer fruit! Packed full of juicy sweetness, a large peach has fewer than 70 calories and contains 3 grams of fiber. It’s also a good source of vitamins A and C. I…Read More
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July is Blueberry Month…what better time to pick and eat these wonderful, healthy berries! Serves 4-6: Filling: 3 c fresh or frozen blueberries 1/4 c granulated sugar 2 tsp cornstarch Topping: 3/4 c flour 1 tbs…Read More
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Kombucha is a holistic tea that is derived from fermenting sugar with a living culture known as a SCOBY, which stands for symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast. Frequent users claim the drink detoxifies the body as well as energizes the…Read More
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Gourmet chocolates, delicious cheese, smoked meat and sweet jam–the list of delicious foods at the Summer Fancy Food Show was endless! We visited countless booths at the country’s largest Specialty Food & Beverage Event, which took place at the Jacob…Read More
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Spicing up shrimp is what makes this salad amazingly full of flavor. For a BBQ appetizer you can just serve a big plate of the shrimp on their own—make a lot, they are irresistible! Serves 4: You’ll need 24 –…Read More
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Summer is the perfect time to cool down with a refreshing ice pop! However, most popsicle brands found in your frozen food isle are filled with processed sugar or sugar substitutes, such as high fructose corn syrup or aspartame, which…Read More
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According to an article in the Packaging Digest, there seems to be a new development in the material that is used in food packaging. It seems that the Department of Science and Technology-Industrial Technology Development Institute has come up with…Read More
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Grocery shopping has become part of everyone’s daily lives whether you have to go to the local grocery store or supermarket to get that replacement container of milk or do a full shopping to fulfill the family’s planned weekly menu.…Read More