I love risotto, pasta, bread. You name it. I’m a carb fanatic. But whenever I eat a big plate of pasta or a huge b…
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5 Foolproof Cold and Flu Remedies You Can Make Yourself
At the moment, I am battling the worst cold I’ve had in years. Yes, it is so bad that I have dragged myself out of…
EcoMeme: It’s What’s Inside That Counts (Especially With Food & Drink)
Would champagne by any other name taste as sweet? Or toasty, citrusy, maybe nutty with notes of baked honey, caramel and…
Ribollita (or Italian Bread Soup)
An extra hearty vegetarian (or not) soup that can serve as a one-dish meal, Ribollita is Italian peasant food. It’…
How Sweet It Isn’t: High Fructose Corn Syrup Proven to Cause Human Obesity CORRECTION: STUDY DISPUTED
You’ve heard it before: a calorie is a calorie is a calorie. If people are fat, it’s their own fault for eat…
Ecosalon Recipes: Heirloom Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread with Pecan Streusel Topping
I bought a white pumpkin from one of my favorite vendors at the farmers’ market, and on her recommendation, made m…
Forget Borrowing a Cup of Sugar When Neighbors Are Giving Away Fruit!
Money doesn’t grow on trees, but the excess fruit from a neighbor’s yard can make your diet richer and it wo…
Report: GMO Crops Require Extra Chemicals to Combat Weeds
A few months back, alarming news reports like this ABC news video surfaced about the rise of superweeds. But the sensati…