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As we approach the end of 2012, I’d like to share with you what others are predicting as the top food and nutrition trends for 2012. First up is Euro RSCG’s CEO Marian Salzman, who says, “On the food front, we finally accept that we are what we eat and start walking the walk. The [...]
This post brought to you by Gift Card Weekend. All opinions are 100% mine. I’m always looking for ways to stretch my healthy recipe budget whether it’s coupons or gift card giveaways. If you like going to Subway for healthy on-the-go food, Gilbert the Gift Card Machine’s giving away $10 Subway gift card daily to [...]
The folks at MARS and Dr. Dean Ornish are partnering on a website called MARS Healthy Living. MARS the candy company? Well, I was a bit surprised too until I read about MARS’ Responsible Marketing practices and how they won’t market to kids under 12. Maybe they do care about moderation and consumers making good [...]
Did you have a chance to try the Quinoa with Pomegranate Arils and Goat Cheese vegetarian recipe from POM Wonderful? I did on Christmas Eve as a side dish, and it was wonderful. Well, here’s another healthy recipe from the folks at POM Wonderful – Pomegranate Relish to use as a holiday party appetizer topping. [...]
There hasn’t been a good foodie movie since Julie and Julia came out in 2009. (Well, that was half of a good foodie movie as the parts with the blogger Julie were annoying.) Now we have the movie, Toast: The Story of a Boy’s Hunger, based on food writer, Nigel Slater’s book of the same [...]
Earlier this year, I introduced you to the new Ziploc VersaGlass Containers when I co-hosted a blogger cooking demonstration event in Denver. Today, I’m excited to let you know that starting in 2012, I’m partnering with Ziploc once again to share with you all the wonderful ways their products can make your life easier from preparing [...]
Merry Christmas! Here’s a little healthy Christmas food for thought. While it’s UK based, I’m sure the advice can apply to wherever your enjoying your Christmas holidays this year. via Embed the above image on your site
This year, we’re going to a friends’ home for Christmas dinner – and all they’ve asked me to bring is mashed potatoes. Boring! Since I have the holiday meal cooking bug, I’ve decided to make a big meal for late Christmas Even afternoon. (Why afternoon? We’re off to see other friends that evening. Busy are [...]
Being gluten free during the holidays is challenging. Gluten is in so much holiday food, whether it’s in your Hanukkah latkes or your Christmas desserts. Or maybe you have friends and family who are gluten free. What kind of holiday gluten free treats and gifts are you getting them? Well, Udi’s Gluten Free Community can [...]
If you’re wondering what you’ll be serving up for Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Boxing Day this year, these two gorgeous ecookbooks for the holidays can help. Vegan Christmas The first holiday ecookbook is by Nicola Griffiths of The Livity. Her ebook Vegan Christmas should appeal to anyone who is vegan as well [...]
If you’re on the lookout for ways to simplify holiday entertaining, you may want to keep ready-to-serve dips and spreads in your pantry. Luckily, there’s no need to go to a gourmet shop to spend a fortune on imported goodies. Instead, head over to Target and check out the Giada De Laurentiis for Target line [...]
Are you looking for gluten free homemade gifts for the holidays? With cake pops being all the rage, I came up with a recipe that people with gluten free diets can enjoy. Check out my post, Homemade gifts for the holidays: Erewhon Crispy Brown Rice Treat Pops at the Attune Foods Blog to learn how [...]
One of the staples in our liquor cabinet is Angostura Aromatic Bitters thanks to my dad’s influence. He enjoyed the occasional Rob Roy and got my husband hooked on them. (My dad’s recipe for a Rob Roy was scotch, dry vermouth and Angostura bitters – not sweet vermouth and no cherry!) My mom also used [...]
If you’re looking for last minute gift ideas, how about a Premier Club membership from The California Wine Club? You can pick a one to 12 month membership, what type of wines (one red and one white, two reds, or two whites) you’d want, and how often you want the wine shipped (every month, every [...]
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