Don Mauer
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Don Mauer's picks for cookbook giftingDec 05, 2012 3:00 am - Selecting a holiday gift for a really good cook can be a gamble because most talented cooks already own and use all the basic kitchen equipment, as well as many gadgets ...
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Lean and lovin' it: Ordering healthy when eating out not always easyNov 07, 2012 4:00 am - A special anniversary, a coupon for a free second entree and two friends who consider it one of their go-to Italian places got me into Carrabba's Italian Grill for the f...
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Lean and lovin; it: Cooking Light’s new cookbook flawed but flavorfulOct 22, 2012 10:00 am - When I first started writing this column Cooking Light magazine was a mere 5 years old and was, like a precocious child, still trying to understand what it was all about...
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Don marks 20 years of lovin' the lean lifeOct 09, 2012 6:00 am - On Oct. 8, 1992, Lean and lovin' it appeared right here for the first time. Little did I think that 20 years and almost 900 columns later I'd still be lovin' it. Along t...
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Lean and lovin' it: Olive a more healthful option for all kinds of cookingSep 26, 2012 1:00 pm - Some folk's believe that when it comes to oil or vegetable shortening, the Lean Wizard never uses use it; otherwise how could he stay lean? If you searched my pantry th...
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Lean and lovin' it: Sorting out organic and natural cereals in your morning bowlSep 11, 2012 6:00 am - What does the word “natural” mean to you? When it comes to meat, the USDA defines “natural” as a product containing no artificial ingredient or added color and is only ...
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It’s a brand new day for this peanut butter loving guyAug 23, 2012 10:13 am - Peanut butter has certainly been through a few changes over the years, and the most recent may be the best iteration yet. Simply put; I love peanuts and peanut butter a...
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A little mushroom history, facts and tips, tooAug 22, 2012 5:00 am - A mushroom is a mushroom is a mushroom; right? Not exactly. Sure they're all fungi, but not all mushrooms are created equal. Spotting fresh shiitake (she-TAH-key) mushr...
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Lean and lovin' it: Cutting all fat from salad dressing not a healthful choiceAug 01, 2012 6:00 am - For years, commercial fat-free salad dressings were a frequently used tool in my weight-loss/maintenance toolbox. Those dressings helped me reduce or eliminate fat and k...
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No connection between General Tso, chicken dishJul 18, 2012 6:00 am - Sometimes the origins of my favorite foods confound me. Like, why does General Tso have a spicy, sweet, deep-fried chicken dish named after him? Turns out, the connecti...