NEWS: The Food Pyramid Becomes A Food Plate

We loved the old food pyramid. But not everyone likes to read charts as much as we do, or count off the number of fruit, veggie and grain servings. The original food pyramid, launched by the USDA in 1992, included the four food groups stacked in the shape of a pyramid with the number of…
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COOKING VIDEO: Balsamic-Glazed Apricots With Ricotta Clouds

  When was the last time you made a dessert using fresh apricots? For most of us, the answer is: never. So here’s a quick and easy recipe for Balsamic-Glazed Apricots With Ricotta Clouds. If you think that “caramelized apricots” and “honey balsamic glaze” require a lot of work, this video will show you that…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Expeller Pressed Oil

Many people use olive oil and canola oil as healthy fats. But is your healthy oil expeller pressed (good) or chemically extracted (not as good)? Expeller pressed oils (also known as cold pressed oils) are those that have been extracted from fruits (avocados, olives, etc.), nuts, seeds and grains by expeller pressing. A completely natural…
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FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEA: The Best Whoopie Pies

You’ll want many bites of these whoopie pies. Photo by River Soma | THE NIBBLE.   We’ve had many a whoopie pie, and can attest that the absolute best are from artisan baker WannaHavaCookie. We wannahav lots of these cakelike cookies:* perfect recipes of moist cake and buttercream. Each one is a pillow of comfort…
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