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The late great Chef Anne Burrell famously said, “salt and pepper are not married, they are just dating.” Pretty much all you need to know about this duo is packed into that quote, however, I will elaborate. Salt (aka, table salt, kosher salt), is a flavor enhancer. It lifts the flavors of a dish and […]
The joy of the holiday season is upon us! This time of year is a wonderful time to connect with family and friends and celebrate our many blessings. For many of us, the holidays can mean a break from regular routines, reduced physical activity, eating more calorie-dense foods, increased stress and subsequent weight gain. This […]
A few years ago, pink Himalayan salt started cropping up everywhere: discount stores, grocery stores, gift shops, and gourmet shops. It is a beautiful color and is often branded as a healthier alternative to sea salt or regular table salt. Pink Himalayan salt is from a salt range in the mountains in Pakistan. It is […]
Last winter, when contemplating activities I could do with my husband, I came across bicycle tours. An internet search revealed a wide variety of tour companies offering bicycle tours all over the world. I have always wanted to see the New England fall foliage, so I signed us up for an October tour in rural […]
This issue is clearly one that many of you have an interest in. A blog posted in 2016 and updated in 2021, FIVE Ways to Avoid Gas with Beans, is one of our most read blogs. In fact, if you ask Google how to avoid gas with beans, the AI overview cites our blog. When […]
It is not quite yet fall, however, the days are getting shorter and cooler so we know it’s coming. This salad is a great way to usher in the season. It is an interesting main dish and is super quick, thanks to using canned beets. You can also use roasted beets that you can sometimes […]
Popcorn is a great snack. Let me qualify that- some kinds of popcorn make a great snack. Movie theater popcorn or microwave popcorn is not what I am talking about. The popcorn itself is what makes it good, but the fats added to it – butter or other saturated fat – make it an unhealthy […]
It’s the end of a long, busy day and you’re exhausted. You know you should go to bed, but…. just a few more tikoks and reels. Just a few more chapters. Just one more episode. It won’t make a difference. Before you know it, one, two, three hours have passed, and you’re gritting your teeth […]
When you tell someone what gazpacho is- cold tomato soup- you more than likely get a confused face or a “I’ll pass” response. However, the first time you taste gazpacho, a much different response is elicited. “Oh, wow, this is great,” is the most common I have encountered. Some gazpacho recipes are, in my humble […]
It is common knowledge that we lose lean body mass (muscle) as we age. In your 20’s, 30’s, and maybe even 40’s, you can hold on to some muscle mass. After that, if you are not pushing back on the loss of lean tissue, it will leave you. This loss of muscle impacts our metabolism, […]