TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Foodstirs Junk-Free Baked Goods With 50% Less Sugar

[1] You’d never guess that these Powdered Donuts have 50% less sugar (all photos © Foodstirs). [2] The whole package of Blueberry Mini Muffins, our favorite, is just 190 calories and 2g sugar. [3] Another yummy mini muffin: Chocolate Chippy (the chocolate is Fair Trade). [4] Have some fun with it. Four pieces equal one…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Tomato Substitutes

[1] Luscious, aren’t they! But what do you do during the long span of months when vine-ripened tomatoes are out of season (photo © Baldor Specialty Food). [2] Cherry tomatoes: Not the same thing, but a fair substitute (photo © Casa Barilla). [3] Sundried tomatoes should look like this: bright red and moist. If you…
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FOOD FUN: Panko-Coated Oven Fried Vegetables, A Yummy Recipe

[1] Vicia’s chicken-fried white asparagus, served with pickled ramp chicken sauce and whey onions (photo © Vicia Restaurant | St. Louis). [2] Vicia’s chicken-fried carrots with whipped feta aïoli (photo © Vicia Restaurant | St. Louis). [3] Panko bread “flakes,” not crumbs (photo by Kndynt2099 is licensed under CC BY-NC 2). [4] Panko bread crumbs.…
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