TIP OF THE DAY: White Whole Wheat Flour (And Bread)

Top photo: White whole wheat flour may soon become one of the hot “better for you” foods. Bottom photo: white whole wheat flour compared to whole wheat flour from red wheat. Photos courtesy King Arthur Flour.   We always start January with better-for-you tips of the day. There are a few weeks between the holidays…
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PRODUCT UPDATES

TOP PHOTO: Almonds with a sriracha kick. Photo courtesy Blue Diamond. BOTTOM PHOTO: Bean & Tortilla Chips from Food Should Taste Good.   Brands we enjoy and have previously reviewed are busy launching new lines. Here’s what we tasted lately. BLUE DIAMOND BOLD SRIRACHA ALMONDS Companies that have jumped on the “hot” bandwagon have figured…
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TIP OF THE DAY: A Pre-Holiday Diet Of Low-Calorie Comfort Food

Why do we only get pitches for slimmer versions of food in spring, before “bathing suit weather?” After an especially tasty month visiting restaurants, for everything from fried skate sandwiches to duck confit mac and cheese, we noticed that clothes were getting snug. As if on cue, we got this list of tips from Warren…
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RECIPE: Moroccan Quinoa & Roasted Carrots

October 1st is World Vegetarian Day, the annual kickoff to Vegetarian Awareness Month. Vegetarian diets have proven health benefits, are kind to animals and help to preserve the Earth (meat production is a major source of greenhouse gas and deforestation). According to ProCon.org, some prominent vegetarians include/have included: Lord Byron, Bill Clinton, Leonardo da Vinci,…
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RECIPE: Carrot Pasta

While we’re enjoying the warmth of Indian Summer, Hannah Kaminsky of Bittersweet Blog suggests these raw, vegetable-based noodles made from carrots. Inspired by classic cold sesame noodles, delicate strands of carrots and cucumbers mingle together in crisp tangles of “pasta,” as vibrant as they are flavorful. Instead of peanut sauce based on peanut butter, Hannah…
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