TIP OF THE DAY: Egg-Cellent Snack

Boil, peel and place on a stick. Photo courtesy SXC. We love this snack idea from the American Egg Board: Eggs On A Stick. Place hard-cooked eggs on popsicle sticks and set up a lazy susan with toppings like salsa, flavored salts, hummus, your favorite dips and chopped herbs. It’s creative, healthy fun. In addition…
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MOTHER’S DAY: Stuffed Baked French Toast Recipe

Baked stuffed French toast is a treat for any occasion. Photo courtesy Zabars.com. If your Mother’s Day celebration is a brunch and you’ve already made plans, save this recipe for the next special occasion. Everyone else: Take a close look at this Stuffed French Toast recipe from Andrea Watman, creative director of Zabar’s in New…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Yogurt Parfait

Turn everyday yogurt into a yogurt parfait. Photo courtesy California Milk Board. If you have parfait or sundae dishes, use them to enjoy your yogurt, granola and fruit instead a regular bowl. It turns everyday yogurt into something festive for breakfast, a snack or dessert. Layer the ingredients for an attractive visual presentation. 1. First…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Put A Spin On Your Salad Or Sandwich

Give your regular egg salad, chicken salad or tuna salad an Asian spin. For each 1/4 cup mayonnaise, add 1/2 teaspoon curry powder and 2 tablespoons of chopped pistachios. Instead of lettuce on your sandwich, add baby arugula. And instead of white bread, go for whole grain bread: two slices equal 2/3 of your daily…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Mad Hectic Oatmeal

Mad Hectic Oatmeal is for people who don’t like a bowl of healthy oatmeal. And it’s for people who love it. Many people just don’t like plain oatmeal, although they buy into its health benefits. That’s why the best-sellers include the fruit-flavored, sugary instant oatmeals. Alas, those packets do not contain healthy food. They’re full…
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