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A new fad offers a healthy alternative to starchy foods

I’m not usually into food trends, but this current one is geared to vegetables (you know I love vegetables), so I had to see what all the fuss was about.Since I try to limit my carbs throughout the day, when I heard of this new imitation rice fad, I had to explore. ItĢƵ genius — ...

Locally Carei: Springing back into farm-to-table

With the introduction of spring, a locavoreĢƵ fancy lightly turns to thoughts of fresh eats. Note: A locavore is someone whose diet consists of mainly locally sourced foods. Our roller coaster of a winter with its high precipitation will hopefully produce a productive growing season. Here are ...

Cook This: Green eggs and ham

<strong>“Would you like them here-and-there?</strong><strong>“Would you like them anywhere?”</strong><strong>You’ll not only like this recipe for green eggs and ham, you’ll love ...

Cook This: Cranberry almond granola

ItĢƵ good for breakfast or as an afternoon pick-me-up. ItĢƵ also great on the go — on hikes, on car trips, in the park. Layer it with yogurt and fresh berries, and you’ve got a healthy snack or dessert.Then add the sour-sweet tanginess of cranberries and crunch of almonds, and itĢƵ ...

The Family Table: Cooking without red meat

We gave up red meat for Lent.Well, Mike and I did.And since none of the three kids who make their home with us do the cooking, they’ve given up red meat by proxy.I’ve never been a huge fan of chicken. Pork (bacon aside — because bacon is never a bad idea) is OK once in a while, and when I ...

Locally Carei: Understanding nutritional needs for athletes

As many of you know, I am also track and cross country coach. And this time of year, parents are concerned with the nutrition of their scholar athlete. They also have questions about the value of local, farm-raised produced products vs. store-bought products and the effect on their ...