Category: Tip Of The Day

TIP OF THE DAY: No-Gas Beans

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Some people avoid beans because of the gas they can create. Yet beans are not just tasty; they’re an important and inexpensive source of protein that has been cultivated by man for more than 7,000 years. Oxygen magazine’s new book, Pick It Kick It, offers this tip: Soak beans for several hours or overnight in…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Using Whole Spices

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Spices begin to lose their flavor immediately after grinding. Cooks with sensitive palates have been known to replace jars of spices six months after opening, even though the “rule of thumb” says they’ll be useful for two years. Whole spices, on the other hand, retain their flavor much longer. They can be ground quickly in…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Muffin Yogurt Parfait

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You know that yogurt and fruit make a healthy breakfast, but a muffin is calling your name instead. Here’s a solution: Make it a healthier muffin breakfast with a yogurt muffin parfait. Dice or crumble the muffin—any flavor. Add some muffin to the bottom of a bowl, parfait dish, sundae dish or large rocks glass.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Freezing Blueberries

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Freeze ‘em while you can. Photo courtesy BlueberryCouncil.org. Berries are healthy and low in calories. Strawberries and raspberries are affordable year-round. But blueberries get very pricey out of season (and they aren’t as flavorful, either). Since blueberries are still affordable, freeze as many pints as you have room for. It’s easy: 1. Rinse berries and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Salad

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This BLT salad is a guaranteed winner. Photo courtesy Morton’s The Steakhouse. Turn the popular BLT sandwich into a side or main salad, and you’ll have everyone asking for more salad. RECIPE 1. Cut a small iceberg lettuce or large heart of romaine in half. (This is for a large salad. For a smaller salad,…
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