The Health Benefits of… Lard?

No, you haven't read the title incorrectly.   In response to the post I did the other day about how appalled I was when I found out about the atrocious new offering of a frozen DiGiorno Pizza that comes in the same box as Nestle's Chocolate Chip Cookies, one reader comments on  a phrase in […]

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Living’ Lettuces- Are They Worth It?

You may have seen organic Cress, Bibb or Butter Lettuce available in your market with the roots still on.  You may also have noticed that they're pricier than their rootless counterparts.                                                         Should you 'splurge'? YES! The leaves will last a bit longer in your fridge and taste much more fresh and crisp compared to that […]

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Lots Of Variety?? Or Not?

Nell, I love the variety in the plan you're writing for me, BUT I'm so pressed for time!  Is it OK to NOT have as much variety, or will it compromise the benefits?    versus So glad to have this client's question, as it's one I've been asked many a time.   The answer is […]

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Don’t Wash Your Grapes… YET!

 Hopefully, by now, you're well versed in your twice weekly,  hour in the kitchen, food prep!One of the things I recommend doing is to wash your WHOLE fruit, as in apples, plums and nectarines. BUT NOT THE GRAPES! Of course, they need to be washed before you eat them. but if you do it too […]

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