Cook With Peanut Butter & A Thai Sesame Noodles Recipe

[1] It’s National Peanut Butter Lovers Day. Enjoy peanut butter straight from the jar or in a recipe like these spicy Thai peanut noodles. The recipe is below (photo © Sable & Rosenfield). [2] Enjoy peanut butter straight from the jar (photo © Jif). [3] Celebrate by trying a new brand of artisan peanut butter…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Use More EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

[1] Our mother and grandmother always served olive oil and vinegar in cruets, so people could serve themselves at the table. They’re becoming a thing of the past, as salads come pre-dressed from the kitchen—or as more people use commercial dressings (photo courtesy Flavor For Life). [2] The easiest switch is to serve EVOO with…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Oregon Chai

The chai craze began sweeping across America some 15 years ago. It leaped to the mainstream from Indian restaurants and tea parlors, The formal name of the tea in Hindi is masala (spiced) chai (tea*, from the Mandarin cha). It originated on the Indian subcontinent. Americans shortened the term, and chai (CHY) it is. Its…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Califia Farms

[1] Exceptional-quality almond milk is available in original unsweetened plus 10 flavors (both photos courtesy Califia Farms). [2] In additions to coffee creamers, there are three flavors of “half and half.” [3] Enjoy creamy foods guilt-free (here’s the recipe for this Thai butternut squash soup).   There are many quality brands of dairy-free creamers made…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 5 Veggie Tricks For More Flavor, Fewer Calories

[1] Mashed leafy greens is a variation of Irish colcannon, without all the butter (photo Hannah Kaminsky | Bittersweet Blog). [2] Baked zucchini chips served with Thai Coconut Curry Hummus from Hope Foods. [3] You can add anything to a shaved Brussels sprouts or slaw mix. Try this recipe from The Beach House Kitchen.  …
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