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    Amazing Braising!
    Even though I’m not a “set it and forget it” kind of cook, (I like to meddle!) braising is one of my favorite cooking techniques. The slow and low cooking method involves quickly searing meats at a high temperature, followed by slow roasting them in liquid. The results are fork tender, succulent meats that melt in your mouth, infused with flavors of the cooking...
    by Laura Seery at March 12th, 2010 at 08:03 am
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    Chocolate Almond Butter Bark
    Ever combed the kitchen cabinets on a mission to indulge a sweet craving? Inspired by what I found in my pantry, this chocolate almond butter bark magically came together to make the perfect healthy treat! Loaded with omegas 3, 6, and 9 along with antioxidants and magnesium, this concoction will satisfy your sweet tooth. What you need: 16 ounces raw crushed almonds 4...
    by Christine Dionese L.Ac at March 8th, 2010 at 08:03 am
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    Gluten-Free Vegetable Lasagna
    Want to taste the carbo-loaded delights of traditional Italian food without pasta’s simple carbs? Try complex carbohydrate rich vegetable lasagna. Layer by layer, this dish is full of vitamin C, beta-carotene, manganese, potassium and fiber. Buon Appetito! What you need: 3 eggs 32 ounces ricotta or goat feta cheese ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon...
    by Christine Dionese L.Ac at March 3rd, 2010 at 11:03 am
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    The Aphrodisiac Alphabet
    Throughout history, certain foods have gained the reputation of being aphrodisiacs but what does this term really mean? In most cases the distinction is a myth or an old wives’ tale but is there some truth to the folklore? Few scientific studies have been carried out in the matter but that’s never stopped people from believing, for thousands of years, that...
    by Laura Seery at February 10th, 2010 at 10:02 am
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    The Unsung Delights of Quinoa
    I like to go against the culinary grain (pun intended!) but I have to agree with the higher-ups in the foodie syndicate who deem quinoa one of the Top 10 Things you should be eating right now (it’s pronounced KEE-new-ah or KEEN-wah). The ancient harvest native to South America is a seed and not a grain. Technically it’s a pseudocereal, or broadleaf plant (meaning...
    by Laura Seery at January 25th, 2010 at 02:01 pm
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    Vegetable Puttanesca Recipe
    Puttanesca is a traditional spicy Italian sauce that’s perfect for cold weather. You might be surprised to see the large quantities of garlic, pepper, and oregano it calls for but don’t be shy! This meal is packed with nutrients like lycopene, vitamin C, and folate. The sauce also happens to be gluten, egg, soy, and cow dairy free. What you need: 1/2 head...
    by Christine Dionese L.Ac at January 14th, 2010 at 09:01 am
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    A Healthy Side for Your Thanksgiving Table
    Thanksgiving is a new holiday for me since we don’t celebrate it back home so my first one was quite an experience–I remember eating too much, feeling lethargic, and having turkey sandwiches for the next couple of weeks. When you consume too much food especially if it’s greasy or loaded with processed, simple carbohydrates (like prepacked cakes, pies...
    by Karla Mercado at November 18th, 2009 at 08:11 am
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    A Recipe for Flu Fighting Tea
    I was recently on business in Bangkok when I awoke with the type of bone aching pain I thought could only happen in cheap Halloween movies. I felt as though I had some form of the plague, avian flu or swine flu. With no idea where to go or who to see in Bangkok I made this really simple, extremely powerful antiviral, immune system-enhancing, microbe-crushing tea. I drank...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at November 4th, 2009 at 08:11 am
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    Healthy Homemade Halloween Treats
    Forget the store-bought candies and commercially produced stuff. Satisfy your sweet tooth with these healthy homemade treats this weekend: Vampire Fudgesicles. Popsicles are great but often filled with artificial coloring and flavoring or poor quality ingredients. Keep it fresh and healthy by using fresh raspberries, strawberries, organic milk or yogurt (if your little...
    by Karla Mercado at October 29th, 2009 at 08:10 am
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    Why Tea Beats Coffee
    It would take me an entire day to write an ode to tea. I love it so much that I start and end each day with a version of this fascinating beverage. While I’m sure you’re all familiar with its health benefits, don’t forget that the curative elixir is as practical as it is healthy: Tea goes from morning to night. Tea is so much fun that I sip on it all...
    by Karla Mercado at September 25th, 2009 at 06:09 am
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