Susie’s Breadcrumb Stuffing Recipe

Written on Nov 10, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Susie’s Breadcrumb Stuffing Recipe

Mom’s stuffing, made with packaged stuffing mix, gets a tasty, healthy update with whole wheat panko and fresh herbs.

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Another Egg Recall

Written on Nov 10, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Another Egg Recall

If you live in California or 7 other states, you might want to check your eggs. Yep, there has been another recall traced back to mega-factory farmer Jack DeCoster.

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Categories : Noteworthy News

Root Vegetable Roundup

Written on Nov 8, 2010 by Lia Huber
Root Vegetable Roundup

Other than potatoes, we Americans don’t think much about root vegetables. Which is a pity. They’re nutritious, tasty and a great value. Here are eight to tempt you this season.

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Categories : Sound Nutrition

Baby Cuisine Cookbook

Written on Nov 8, 2010 by Lia Huber
The Baby Cuisine Cookbook

Here’s a serious feel-good thing to do today: help Shane and Chantal Valentine fund a second printing of their awesome Baby Cuisine Cookbook by pledging a donation here on Kickstarter.

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Categories : Favorite Finds

The USDA’s Twisted Message

Written on Nov 8, 2010 by Alison Ashton
The USDA’s Twisted Message

The USDA is responsible for setting nutritional guidelines for Americans. At the same time it funds marketing campaigns that encourage Americans to gobble more cheese than ever.

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Categories : Noteworthy News

Celery Root, Potato and Apple Mash

Written on Nov 8, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Celery Root, Potato and Apple Mash

Celery root (celeriac) is a knobby root vegetable with mild celery flavor that pairs nicely with apple and potato in this riff on classic mashed potatoes.

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How “Local” is Your Local Food?

Written on Nov 6, 2010 by Alison Ashton
How “Local” is Your Local Food?

The LA Times reports that vendors selling wholesale produce at Southern California farmers’ markets is more widespread than anyone thought.

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Categories : Noteworthy News

Alphabet Soup: The Lastest News on BPA

Written on Nov 5, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Alphabet Soup: The Lastest News on BPA

What’s in that can? A dose of bisphenol A (BPA), an estrogen-like substance with some potentially serious health implications. Here’s what you need to know.

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Categories : Eco Bites

Easy All-Purpose Tomato Sauce

Written on Nov 5, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Easy All-Purpose Tomato Sauce

When fresh tomatoes have gone out of season, turn to BPA-free preserved tomatoes to whip up this speedy, multipurpose sauce.

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Mini Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins

Written on Nov 5, 2010 by Lia Huber
pumpkin-muffins

I’m bringing cupcakes to Noemi’s school for her birthday, only I was asked to 1) make them mini and 2) make them healthy enough to sub for an afternoon snack. But, dang it, I still wanted it to say “celebration!” Then I found these.

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Categories : Favorite Finds