TIP OF THE DAY: Diet Ice Pops

Turn diet soft drinks into ice pops. Photo courtesy Taza.   Looking for something sweet, cool, and virtually non-caloric? You can buy sugar-free or no sugar added ice pops from Edy’s or Popsicle. Or, you can make your own from your favorite diet soft drink. It couldn’t be easier. Prep time is five minutes plus…
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RECIPE: Mozzarella & Prosciutto, Italian Ham & Cheese Sandwich, With Tapenade

[1] A great sandwich, any time (photo © Wisconsin Dairy). [2] Prosciutto and mozzarella are the Italian “ham and cheese” sandwich (photo © Consorzio di Prosciutto di Parma). [3] Julienne three different colors of bell peppers (photo © Srinivas Bandari | Unsplash). [4] Tapenade on crackers or crostini is delicious with cocktails, wine and beer…
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Melon Cocktails With Grey Goose Le Melon Vodka

[1] The new infused vodka from Grey Goose: Le Melon (photo © Grey Goose). [2] Use cantaloupe or one of its relatives (e.g. Persian), or substitute honeydew (photo © Good Eggs).   News for melon lovers or the many fans of Grey Goose Le Poire vodka: It now has a fruity little sister, Le Melon.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Blender Slushie, Blender Sorbet

Whether you like a little or a lot of heat, check out this exciting new cookbook from Melissa’s. Photo courtesy Melissas.com.   Yesterday we reviewed the Zoku Slush & Shake Maker, noting that the benefit of using it over making a blender is that there’s no ice to dilute your drink. Another way to avoid…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Olive Oil Swap

Instead butter on your bread, try olive oil. Photo courtesy FlavorYourLife.com.   August is National Olive Oil Month, reminding us again that it’s easy to make heart-healthy switches in everyday eating. While the health benefits of olive oil are no secret (including no cholesterol and less saturated fat than butter), most people are unaware of…
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