NEWS: Americans Making Better-For-You Food Choices At Restaurants

We met our brother for lunch this weekend at California Pizza Kitchen. As we both ordered from what we considered to be the “better-for-you” salad menu, Brother, an attorney, looked at the small print. “Yikes,” he said, “My Cobb Salad has 941 calories. I thought salads were supposed to be low-calorie!” Well, er, not when…
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RECIPE: Watermelon Tequila Fizz Cocktail

Mix watermelon with tequila for a water- melon fizz. Photo courtesy Inocente Tequila.   We love watermelon cocktails—they’re a great way to take advantage of watermelon season. Here’s a recipe that was part of our National Tequila Day celebration yesterday. The recipe for a Watermelon Fizz was created by Keith Dusko, mixologist at Haru Sushi,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 15 Things To Do With Chocolate Sauce

You know that the same delectable chocolate sauce (fudge sauce) that tops ice cream and profiteroles can also be used on a brownie or waffle. But how about using it: As a dip for pretzels and potato chips? As a fondue for strawberries, apple slices, other fruits and marshmallows? To turn hot coffee into hot…
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RECIPE: Tequila Shooter Cocktail For National Tequila Day

Photo courtesy Milagro Tequila.   We love the flavors of this tequila shooter combo, part of our National Tequila Day celebration. It’s a different take on the classic spicy tomato sangrita shooter. This recipe comes from Milagro Tequila, made from 100% estate-grown blue agave from the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. Instead of the spicy tomato…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Certified Humane Raised & Handled Meat

Love animals? Buy meat that is Certified Humane Raised & Handled.   If you care about animals yet eat meat and poultry, there’s an easy way to put your money where your steak is. Look for meat with the Certified Humane Raised & Handled logo. Humane Farm Animal Care is a national non-profit organization created…
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