RECIPE: Popcorn Squares, A Whole Grain Alternative to Rice Krispie Treats

These popcorn squares from Popcorn.org are a crunchy companion to yesterday’s popcorn ice cream. They’ve got just the right amount of sweetness to satisfy, plus popcorn, a whole grain. While they’re appropriate munching for the Golden Globes or Academy Awards, they’re also good picnic fare.     RECIPE: POPCORN SQUARES Ingredients For 12 Squares 1…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Popcorn Ice Cream, Store Bought Or Homemade

Lights, camera, ice cream fun! Getting ready for the Golden Globes this Sunday? Can’t wait to see Tina Fey and Amy Poehler do their thing? Here’s just the “golden” treat to serve: Caramel Popcorn Ice Cream. Head to Baskin-Robbins and stock up on the flavor of the month, Movie Theater Popcorn Ice Cream. The “show-stopper”…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Homemade Pizza

Pizza dough, so much fun to knead. Photo by Mariha Kitchen | IST.   It’s National Pizza Week. If you’re not already making homemade pizza, here’s an incentive to start. For the easy way, buy a pre-made crust, raw dough (we get ours at Trader Joe’s—delicious!) and add your favorite toppings. It’s healthier if you…
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RECIPE: Matcha Shortbread Cookies

Bake ‘em or buy ‘em: matcha shortbread cookies from Tea Aura. Photo by River Soma | THE NIBBLE.   January 6th is National Shortbread Day. Coming on the heels of new year’s resolutions, where many of us have resolved to eat better, what’s a cookie lover to do? Make matcha shortbread (or as a default,…
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PRODUCT: Sardines, Delicious & Great For You

Serve sardines topped with cress or with other salad greens for a light lunch, first course or main dinner course. Photo courtesy Payard | NYC, which grilled fresh sardines for this rexipe.   If you’re trying to incorporate more fish into your diet, peel back a tin of quality sardines. It’s a break from the…
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