Year: 2014

TIP OF THE DAY: Meatless Monday

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A delicious veggie burger for Meatless Monday. Photo courtesy Morningstar.   Meatless Monday is a global movement that began in 2003, launched in association with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. It is now active in 34 countries and growing, with appeal to different constituencies: Environmentally concerned citizens who want to cut back…
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PRODUCT: Pink Grapefruit Perrier

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Perrier in lemon, pink grapefruit and lime. Photo courtesy Nestlé.   While we watch our food miles, we occasionally treat ourselves to a bottle of Perrier Sparkling Natural Mineral Water. When flavored Perrier first became available, we gave it a shot. The verdict: dreadful, tasting like lemon or lime soap. So we would have been…
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HOLIDAY: Celebrate Nutella’s 50th Anniversary

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Nutella fans: This one’s for you. May 18th is the 50th anniversary of the debut of Nutella hazelnut spread. Do something special for yourself and fellow Nutella lovers: Sink your teeth into the Calzone di Nutella ($15), created by chef Chris D’Amico at New York restaurant Gemma in the Bowery Hotel. A calzone is a…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Try Baked Oatmeal

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If you love oatmeal—or if porridge isn’t your thing—here’s a new way to try it: baked oatmeal! Simple yet delicious, kids can help measure and stir ingredients. The recipe finishes in the oven while you’re brewing the coffee. Prep time is five minutes, cook time is 40 minutes. Thanks to Driscoll’s and recipe developer and…
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FOOD FUN: Gnocchi For Breakfast

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[1] Pasta for breakfast: gnocchi “home fries” (photo and recipe © Giovanni Rana.) [2] Raw gnocchi (photo © iGourmet). [3] Giovanni Rana’s potato gnocchi are just one of the company’s delicious fresh pastas and sauces (photo by Elvira Kalviste | © THE NIBBLE. [4] Parmigiano Reggiano, ready to grate (photo © Whole Foods Market).  …
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