RECOMMENDATION: Healthy Food Cooking Classes For Kids

Yesterday we attended a “farm to table” buffet lunch and cooking demo by Toni Willard Young of Chef Toni’s Cooking Academy in New York City. It was targeted to kids, teaching healthy cooking: basic cooking skills plus kitchen safety and where food comes. If you have children, look for kids’ cooking classes in your area.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Salad Nuts Are Healthy & Crunchy

Switch nutrition-empty crouton crunchfor the healthy crunch of nuts. Photoby Jason M | SXC.   Instead of carb- and salt-laden croutons on your salad, try nuts as a healthy, crunchy substitute. The best “salad nuts”: almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, pecans, some pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts, the heart-healthy nuts approved by the FDA. These varieties contain…
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RECIPES: Watermelon Creations For Labor Day Weekend

Substitute watermelon for tomatoes in a Caprese salad. Photo courtesy Watermelon.org Enjoy the last official weekend of the summer by gathering Grilled Spicy Watermelon Watermelon, Black Bean & Corn Salsa Watermelon Caprese Salad Watermelon Salad With Thai Basil And Feta Pickled Watermelon Rind (watermelon pickles) Watermelon Granita Watermelon Cocktails   You can also learn the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Freezing Blueberries

Freeze ‘em while you can. Photo courtesy BlueberryCouncil.org. Berries are healthy and low in calories. Strawberries and raspberries are affordable year-round. But blueberries get very pricey out of season (and they aren’t as flavorful, either). Since blueberries are still affordable, freeze as many pints as you have room for. It’s easy: 1. Rinse berries and…
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TIP OF THE DAY #2: Picking Fresh Peaches

A clingstone peach. Photo courtesy Washington State Fruit Commission. August 22nd is Eat a Peach Day. Here are tips to choose the perfect peach. Aroma: The peach should smell sweet and perfumey. Appearance: The skin should be bruise-free and covered with an even, downy fuzz Handle With Care: Peaches are a very delicate fruit. Even…
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