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Deli meat: Packaged or fresh?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

I do not often visit my supermarket’s deli counter. One time I asked for lamb shoulder, and the butcher looked at me like I was nuts. Apparently, lamb was out of season? Whatev. I usually just shop the meat sections … Continue reading →

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The best food for runners: Eggs!

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

Husband recently discovered the deliciousness of runny egg yolks. I swear he’s behind on the times. I’ve known runny egg yolks were delicious since the beginning of time. Not only are runny egg yolks amazing, especially on toast or bagels … Continue reading →

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Unhealthy health food

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

Occasionally, I eat a Larabar for a midday snack, especially if I’m on the run or planning an evening workout. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough is my favorite Larabar, which contains 4 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber and 11 … Continue reading →

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A palate of green: Soups and smoothies for the spring

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

When I was young, spring began in March. At the beginning of March, my grandfather would start preparing his gardens for vegetables and flowers. I cannot wait for the sun-warmed tomatoes! The first purple flowers of phlox began to bloom, … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Detox: Your body on fruit juice

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

There are two forms of dieting that I do not promote: fasting and detox. In fact, I hate them, and when friends tell me they’re fasting or detoxing, I vehemently express my disgust. Detoxification is the body’s way of cleaning out … Continue reading →

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Microwaves (do not) ruin all food

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Microwaves ruin everything. Here’s proof. When I use a microwave, I am reheating my coffee in the morning or steaming vegetables for a quick meal. Otherwise, I really hate what microwaves do to food. Microwaves even ruin popcorn! However, according … Continue reading →

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Confession Time: The weekend binge

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

Ugh. Here goes. Beer. Chicken wings. Another beer. Ice cream. Cheesecake ice cream. On Saturday night, Husband and I met up with a bunch of my friends from when I worked as a bartender and went to a hockey game. … Continue reading →

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Chicken with Long Beans & Walnuts

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

Just another recipe blog… Chicken with Long Beans & Walnuts Ingredients 1 12-ounce  skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2 tablespoons  hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon  soy sauce 1 tablespoon  water 1/2 teaspoon  sugar 8 ounces  fresh Chinese long beans, cut into … Continue reading →

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I’ll never learn…

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

I am now absolutely positive that I do not like squash. I’ve tried squash a couple of times in different preparations, and I think I like yellow squash, just not any other squash. How am I so sure? Well, I … Continue reading →

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Food Insecurity Part IV: The Research

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

The fall semester is over which means my Health Communication class is finished. Remember reading here, here and here? We entered the research stage three weeks ago, and I finished my research last Thursday. We present our findings on Friday, … Continue reading →

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