TIP OF THE DAY: 7 Healthy Nuts

Of all the healthy nuts, walnuts are thehealthiest. Photo by J. Eltovski | Morguefile.   Last week we discussed why pistachio nuts are good for you. Pistachios are just one of seven healthy nuts recommended by the USDA for daily snacking. The “Magnificent Seven” healthy nuts include: Almonds Hazelnuts Peanuts Pecans Pine nuts Pistachios Walnuts…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Biscoff Spread

First there was peanut butter, a creamy spread made from ground peanuts. Then there was Nutella, a brand-name spread of chocolate and ground hazelnuts. Completing the trio is biscoff spread, relatively new to the U.S. It was invented in 2007 on a Belgian reality tv show. When it was introduced commercially, it sold out in…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Hot Cross Buns For Easter

Hot cross buns: an Easter tradition. Photocourtesy Amy’s Bread.   Hot cross buns are sweet yeast buns made with raisins or currants and decorated with a cross. The cross was originally made with knife cuts in the dough; today it’s piped or spooned on with icing. The cross symbolizes the Crucifixion, and the buns are…
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PRODUCT: Avocado Gift Of The Month Club

Sure, you can buy avocado in almost any supermarket in America. But how about a superior avocado, packaged for healthy gift-giving as a one-time gift or a monthly club? Such avocados are grown by a fourth-generation farmer who took a page from the 21st century playbook and is selling his avocados online. They’re handpicked for…
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RECIPE: Easter Canapé Or Dessert

Colorful and delicious. Photo courtesy Vermont Butter & Cheese Creamery.   It couldn’t be easier to make this bite-size apricot morsel, which can be enjoyed with cocktails or with after-dinner coffee. All you need is dried apricots and a log of fresh goat cheese, with optional chopped nuts and whole nuts for garnish. You’ll need…
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