PRODUCT: Wall Herb Garden

Would you like a kitchen herb garden, but lack the necessary windowsill space? Pick up a Living Wall planter from WoollyPocket.com. It’s available in seven colors. All it needs is a wall space that’s 13 inches x 18 inches. Fresh basil, dill, parsley and other favorites will soon be yours for the snipping!   Plant…
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A Different Take On Chicken Caesar Salad

The Chicken Caesar is one of America’s most popular salads: grilled chicken and romaine topped with an olive oil dressing and grated Parmesan cheese. Chicken and cheese are a delightful combination. So here’s a different spin on the classic Caesar: Switch out the Parmesan for another flavorful cheese. The idea comes from Landana, which makes…
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TIP OF THE DAY: “Zig-Zag” Baked Potatoes

Do you like to get creative with food design? Bring fun to the dining table? Next time you bake a potato, zig-zag the cut edges. We baked the potato, then sliced it across the top and used a kitchen scissors to create the zigzag effect. There’s no wasted food: We added the cut-out portion, along…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Nonfat Mashed Potatoes Recipe

[1] If you want your mashed potatoes laden with butter, cream and sour cream, here’s a recipe from Williams Sonoma (photo © Williams Sonoma. [2] Fat-free Greek yogurt replaces the butter and sour cream (photo © FAGE Greek Yogurt).   Lovers of mashed potatoes have to be cholesterol-hearty: There’s lots of saturated fat-laden butter, cream,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Edamame, Snack & Ingredient

Habitués of Japanese restaurants know edamame (pronounced eh-dah-MA-may), the young, green soybeans full of flavor and nutrition. They’re available nationwide in the frozen vegetables aisle of supermarkets. These baby soy beans are not only delicious; they’re rich in vitamins and minerals. In fact, edamame are the only vegetable that offers a complete protein profile, equal…
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