TIP OF THE DAY: More Uses For Granola…& A Better For You Granola Recipe

Top: The original granola add-on: a yogurt parfait from Fruits From Chile. Second: Granola as a salad topping at Nuts About Granola. Third: Spicy Thai coleslaw with granola from Nuts About Granola (here’s the recipe). Fourth: Granola-coated chicken or fish, from SayWhatYouNeedBlog.com (here’s the recipe). Bottom: Baked apples stuffed with granola from Reynolds Kitchen (here’s…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Buy Better Olive Oil

Some 10 years ago, the Food and Drug Administration allowed a qualified health claim on food labels of olive oil. The claim states that daily consumption of 2 tablespoons, or 23 grams of olive oil, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. The decision to allow the claim was made after the FDA found…
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Make Your Own Hummus With Rancho Gordo’s Recipe

[1] Hummus, lightly garnished at Shaya | New Orleans (photos #1 and #2 © Shaya). [2] Hummus with sophisticated garnishing at Shaya. [3] Hummus on a sandwich from EatWellEnjoyLife.com (photo © Eat Well Joy Of Life. [4] Hummus flatbread with arugula, at The Purple Carrot (photo © The Purple Carrot).   Hummus, a dip and…
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