TIP OF THE DAY: The New “Dirty Dozen”

The “dirty dozen” of produce refers to those fruits and vegetables that have the most pesticide residues. If you’re going to buy organic versus conventional produce, these are the foods to buy. Since agricultural practices change, The Environmental Working Group (EWG) creates an annual Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides to reduce your exposure to chemical pesticides.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Go Nuts With Non-Chocolate Easter Treats

Fill an Easter basket with all six flavors. Photo courtesy Ricky’s Lucky Nuts.   It’s hard to believe, but not everyone likes chocolate. Our friend Maria, for example would rather have something salty, or a combination of sweet and salty. So she, and other salt fans, are getting salted nut treats in their Easter baskets.…
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FOOD FUN: Sashimi Cubes, 21st Century Sashimi Art

A sushi chef interprets sashimi for the 21st century. Photo courtesy RA Sushi | Orlando.   The sashimi tradition dates back to Japan’s Muromachi period, approximately 1337 to 1573 C.E. In the 1500s, when someone thought to cut up raw fish and dip the pieces into soy sauce, sashimi was born. The marriage with pads…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Dave’s Killer Bread

Milwaukie, Oregon, founded in 1847 on the banks of the Willamette River and now a suburb of Portland, is also known as the the birthplace of the Bing cherry. But soon, it may be known as the birthplace of Dave’s Killer Bread. Dave’s Killer Bread is “the best bread in the universe,” according to the…
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An Asian Noodle Bowl With Tempeh Recipe, Vegan & Delicious

[1] Make this delicious Asian Noodle Bowl for lunch or dinner (photo © Lightlife).   You may have read last week that the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee released its 2015 report. The Committee urges Americans to eat less processed meat and turn to plant-based diets for a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. Remember Meatless Mondays? If…
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