Vegetable Colors: Eat The Rainbow For National Nutrition Month

A rainbow of fruits and veggies (photo © Stephanie Suchat).   In elementary school, we learned how to remember the order of the colors of the rainbow: ROYGBIV—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. Now, nutritionists advise us to “eat the rainbow.” The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics made this year’s theme “Eat Right…
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Dish Up This Braised Kale Recipe For National Kale Day

[1] Lacinato kale is also called black Tuscanand dinosaur kale (photo © Good Eggs). [2] Sundried tomatoes are combined with kale in the recipe below (photo © Bella Sun Luci). [3] Don’t forget the garlic (photo © TijanaDrndaski | Unsplash). [4] Lemon zest perks up the recipe (photo © Sunkist).   A few weeks ago,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Panko Japanese Breadcrumbs

Panko Crusted Salmon with Ponzu. The recipe couldn’t be easier (photo © Kikkoman).   Ever since we discovered them at Japanese restaurants, our breadcrumb of choice has been panko, the crispy bread crumb used in tempura, tonkatsu and crunchy sushi rolls, among other recipes. They’re crunchier and more flavorful than conventional bread crumbs.    …
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY RECIPE: Guinness-Marinated Corned Beef & Cabbage

There are numerous food approaches to St. Patrick’s Day beyond a plate of corned beef and cabbage and a beer or two. From now through St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, we’ll present a daily recipe. We’re starting out with that corned beef and cabbage, but this one has a holiday twist: a Guinness marinade and…
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DISCOUNT: 29% Off On Gourmet Produce On February 29th

Here’s a deal you’ll only catch every four years: 29% off on the finest produce you can find, from Melissas.com. Here’s your opportunity to take advantage of all the delicious products and gifts that Melissa’s has to offer—which includes a selection of fruits and vegetables that are difficult to find elsewhere. On Leap Day, February…
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