TIP OF THE DAY: Choose Sourdough As Your White Bread

You’ve no doubt heard over and over again that you should switch empty-carb white bread for whole grain breads. We love the complex flavor of whole grain breads—wheat, oat, rye, spelt and multigrain combinations. But what if you just can’t give up your white bread? According to Pick It Kick It: Simple Choices, Huge Results,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Grilled Bread

Enjoy grilled bread plain or as bruschetta. Photo courtesy California Asparagus Commission. Almost everyone toasts burger and hot dog buns on the grill, but how about regular bread? You can toast any bread on the grill (it will rejuvenate bread that is no longer fresh, too). Grilled bread has a lovely smoky flavor and great…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Red Caviar Bagel

[1] A special-occasion bagel with smoked salmon and caviar (photos © California Caviar Company). [2] A great breakfast with a great view.   For a special-occasion bagel, serve the bagel with affordable salmon caviar: It’s a no-brainer to put smoked salmon on a bagel. But how about salmon caviar? Try salmon caviar instead (or in…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Pita Chips

Serving pita with hummus? Fresh-toasted pita chips are more exciting than plain pita. It’s easy to make your own pita chips to go with dips, salads and soups. And need we say, they taste much better than packaged pita chips? 1. Simply slice pita rounds into quarters or eighths. 2. Brush tops with extra virgin…
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Healthy Bagels: How To Enjoy A Healthier Bagel

Pass the bagels! Check out the whole grain, organic bagels from French Meadow Bakery, a NIBBLE Top Pick Of The Week. They deliver two servings of whole grains per bagel, are only 260 calories (regular bagels can be twice that and more)…and are delicious. This is the Sprouted Healthy Hemp Bagel, with a garnish of…
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