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Cows need not apply: Soy milk is made from soybeans and water. Photo courtesy Mercola.com. Americans have been embracing dairy milk alternatives for a variety of reasons. Almond, hemp, oat, rice and soy milks are cholesterol-free, lactose-free, parve kosher, sustainable and vegan. They are low carb, low calorie, low fat and most are a…
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Mexican hot chocolate is made in scored, round disks from stone-ground chocolate. Photo courtesy TazaChocolate.com. To take the chill off, chef Johnny Gnall explores Mexican hot chocolate. If you’d like him to address specific foods or topics, email Chef Johnny. There are numerous artisan and gourmet hot chocolate mixes available from American and European…
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You can “zing anything” in your water bottle with Aqua Zinger and Citrus Zinger, new concepts that should have great appeal for lovers of flavored water. The two new water bottles (actually thermos bottles that keep your drink cool as well) make naturally-infused flavored water, full of vitamins and other nutrients plus antioxidants. Commercially flavored…
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A great gift for those who love both tea and wine. Photo courtesy Vintage Teaworks. There’s a way to do just about anything, including making wine from tea (by fermenting brewed tea). The folks at Vintage TeaWorks take another approach to tea and wine, creating tea blends flavored with natural ingredients that evoke different…
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With all of the holiday advice on how not to overeat, we haven’t heard one word about avoiding the most caloric food of the season: egg nog. Delicious and addictive (you can’t help but want another cup…and another), there’s a good reason to steer clear of the egg nog bowl: the calories. Our survey of…
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