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[1] This potato and chicken hot pot recipe is below (photo © Little Figgy | Idaho Potato). [2] Note the divided dish, which holds two different broths (photos #2 and #3 © Little Sheep | Pasadena [alas, permanently closed]) [3] Grasp food with chopsticks, dip it into hot broth, cook, and eat. Repeat. [4] Beef…
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We love little bits of food trivia that help us make better choices. Here are five tidbits from nutrition Madison Linek, RDN, LD, a clinical dietician with Kroger Health (Kroger is America’s largest supermarket chain). Avocado. Some people go by a slight squeeze with the fingers, but you can find the perfectly ripe avocado by…
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Even when nature isn’t in full bloom, you can add interest to meals by seeking out less ordinary versions of conventional foods. All you have to do is look for them—at specialty produce stores, farmers markets and online (check out Melissas.com and OmahaSteaks.com, among others). What will you find? The bounty varies by region, but…
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Today, August 12th, is National Julienne Fries Day. We’re here to talk French fries, julienned, and beyond. First, what are julienne fries? How do they fit in with all the other types of fries? Julienne is a French cutting technique, typically for vegetables, in which the food item is cut into long thin strips, similar…
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Carb watchers tend to avoid potatoes, along with rice, bread and pasta. But if you leave off the butter, cheese and sour cream, baked, roasted or steamed potatoes can fit into any eating plan. Potatoes are a source of complex carbohydrates, which provide sustained energy and a feeling of satiety for a longer period of…
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