COOKING VIDEO: A Happy, Lactose-Free Smoothie

  Editor’s Note: We regret that the video provider has discontinued its service. But the recipe is easy to follow without the video. If you avoid smoothies because you have a bit of lactose intolerance, there’s an easy solution: Make your smoothie with soy-based yogurt! You’ll be more than happy with this easy substitution. (If…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Eat More Barley

Chilled barley salad is a healthful summer dish. Photo courtesy Zabars.com.   Barley evokes winter and hearty soups, but it’s a year-round food. It’s extremely healthful (details below). And it’s a whole grain, part of the group of cereals recommended by the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (at least 3 servings of whole-grain foods per…
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JULY 4TH FOOD: Elegant Tomato And Mozzarella Skewers With Grapes & Olives

As long as the grill is fired, here’s a tasty appetizer that goes great with drinks: Mediterranean Grilled Mozzarella Skewers with tomatoes, kalamata olives and caperberries. The recipe was created by Chef James Campbell Caruso for EatWisconsinCheese.com. It makes six skewers. For July 4th, use red grape tomatoes, red grapes and/or purple olives. Ingredients 1…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pancake Topping Recipe

Who needs maple syrup? Grab the jam jar. Photo by Daniel Gilbey | IST.   Want pancakes but are out of syrup? Grab a jar of jam, jelly or preserves. Scoop jam into a bowl and whisk with enough hot water to create the consistency you want. If it’s an adults-only event, add a teaspoon…
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RECIPE: Pineapple Chipotle Ice Pops

Treat yourself, your family and your friends to a refreshing gourmet ice pop. Our friends at Eagle Brand make it easy with a simple recipe for Pineapple Chipotle Ice Pops: cold and creamy with a bit of heat. If you don’t have ice pop molds, 3-ounce waxed paper cups and wooden sticks or plastic spoons…
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