PRODUCT: Jones Soda Au Naturel ~ Great Flavor For Just 35 Calories A Bottle

Jones Au Naturel: at 35 calories a bottle, a clear and clearly delicious low-calorie soda alternative. Photo courtesy Jones Soda.   Sugary soft drinks have been deemed a contributor to America’s growth in obesity and diabetes in children and adults. So a few years ago, The Harvard School of Public Health issued a call to…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Try Farro, An Ancient Wheat

We discovered the tasty Santorini Farro Salad on the SkinnyLicious™ menu at Cheesecake Factory and liked it so much we recreated it at home (recipe below). We then asked: Why don’t we eat more farro? So today we’re also sharing some background information on farro, and two cookbooks that showcase farro recipes and other nutritious…
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What Is Moscato Wine, Red Moscato & The History Of Moscato

May 9th is National Moscato Day, celebrating a white wine grape and its wines, slightly sweet and low in alcohol, that are often served with dessert. However, the wine’s ability to pair with other foods—and Americans’ penchant for sweet beverages like soft drinks and White Zinfandel—is bringing Moscato to the forefront in the U.S. Nearly…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Try A Different Red Wine: Rioja

We look forward to trying different types of wine, especially those that are less familiar. As a result of our explorations, we now drink far less Chardonnay and much more Gewürtztraminer, Grüner Veltliner, Pinot Blanc and Riesling. In the red wine arena, we’ve begun drinking more Rioja (ree-OH-ha), a wine produced in the La Rioja…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Macaron Cafe French Macarons

Melt-in-your-mouth French macarons. Photo by Oksana Shufrich | IST.   What’s more delicious than a box of macarons? Great macarons are a memorable gift—and you can still get some in time for Mother’s Day. This week’s Top Pick is Macaron Café in New York City: our current reigning favorite macaron. Airy, delicate, melt-in-your-mouth sandwich cookies…
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