Food
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Recent study suggests dark chocolate can improve mood and memoryJul 28, 2018 7:30 am - Q: I have some dark chocolate every day and my (otherwise kind and loving) husband teases me for believing the news stories that chocolate is good for you. Please tell m...
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Pretty in pink: Rosé cocktails making a splash on restaurants' summer menusJul 25, 2018 11:45 am - Bright pink glasses of rosé wine have become a staple of summer sipping, not just served by the bottle but mixed into a variety of refreshing cocktails. Old Town Pou...
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Homemade No-Sugar-Added Vanilla Ice CreamJul 25, 2018 6:00 am - 1-pint heavy whipping cream (organic, preferred) 6 packets natural, no-calorie sugar substitute (equal to ¼ cup granulated sugar) 1½ teaspoons vanilla Scant 1/8 teaspoon...
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Red Cabbage and Fennel Slaw With Sunflower SeedsJul 25, 2018 6:00 am - 1/3 cup unsalted, hulled sunflower seeds ¼ cup walnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon fres...
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Put a little more awe in your slawJul 25, 2018 6:00 am - All too often, slaw is a sad and soggy afterthought - a mayonnaise-heavy mound of cabbage smothered into submission. What a missed opportunity when you consider the brig...
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A homemade ice cream journey comes full circleJul 24, 2018 11:00 pm - Since it's hotter than hot fudge outside, I started thinking about chillin' with ice cream. Sure, I could jump in my car to get some and then considered making it at hom...
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Roasted Tomato and Chickpea CurryJul 24, 2018 6:00 am - 2½ pounds medium vine-ripened tomatoes, stems attached if possible (for visual appeal) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed 1...
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This curry takes you from India to Thailand and back - in nothing flatJul 24, 2018 6:00 am - Recipe intimidation can come from many sources: a technique or an ingredient you're not familiar with, or one you are - and know you don't like. Or sometimes it's cumula...
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If you throw basil, tomato and mozzarella on a plate and call it Caprese, these tips are for youJul 24, 2018 6:00 am - Eating a ripe, juicy tomato in summer is a delight. Sometimes that's all you need to appreciate one of the best foods of the season. A Caprese salad, however, is another...
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Ceviche is the refreshing, no-cook fish dish you need this summerJul 24, 2018 6:00 am - Raw fish is a hard sell for some people, and I'll admit it had been for me at one point. That aversion can be a turnoff when it comes to something like sushi. Ceviche, h...