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Archive for July 2008

July 21st, 2008

Frito-Lay’s New “Pinch of Salt” Snacks

You’ve surely noticed that food manufacturers are increasingly looking for ways to make their products healthier without sacrificing flavor. We applaud these efforts.
One of the latest products to streamline its health profile is Frito-Lay potato, tortilla, and corn chips. Their new “Pinch of Salt” line, just rolled out in March of 2008, features from 30 [...]

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July 20th, 2008

Fresh Herb Vinaigrette

The perfect accompaniment to all of those tomatoes…

Tags: salad dressings, tomatoes, vinaigrette

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July 19th, 2008

Weekend Fun Foodie Links For July 19th

Here are some fun food links for your weekend reading.
Think outside the basil box when it comes to pesto…how about artichoke?
Not so healthy, but definitely fun fair food recipes.
One of Mary Emma Allen’s favorite memories is tea and cinnamon toast with children’s author Tasha Tudor.
It’s never too early to start planning for the holidays [...]

By Linette Gerlach -- 0 comments

July 18th, 2008

The Benefits of Kiwi

The kiwi, that fuzzy, bright green fruit from New Zealand, not only tastes good and looks pretty, but it’s loaded with health benefits. According to a recent study published in the Journal the American College of Nutrition, kiwifruit is among the highest in bioavailibility compared to other antioxidant-rich fruits and berries.
In addition, kiwifruit play [...]

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July 17th, 2008

Blueberry Oat Bran Muffins

I promised you I’d be back with a recipe for blueberry muffins. I’m not a big fan of wheat so I make mine with oat bran. This recipe turns out super moist, and I think they’re wonderful right out of the oven. If any make it past the first day, I store them in the [...]

By Linette Gerlach -- 2 comments

July 16th, 2008

Earthbound Farm Celebrates 24th Birthday with Cookbook Giveaway

Earthbound Farms, producers of organic salads, vegetables, dried fruit, snacks, and beverages, is turning 24 this year. To celebrate, the California-based company is giving away three copies of the “Food to Live By” cookbook every day in July. To enter, simply visit their Web site. All entrants will also receive a $1 printable coupon [...]

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July 15th, 2008

It’s Blueberry Season!

It’s blueberry season! Blueberries are on almost every healthy eating list there is. They are rich in vitamins and anti-oxidants, and pack a powerful nutritional punch for such a tiny fruit. They’re also one of my favorite bite sized snacks, so when blueberry season rolls around I stock up.
I’ve never had success with [...]

By Linette Gerlach -- 0 comments

July 15th, 2008

Some Like it Hot–b5 Celebrates Summer Grilling

The b5media Lifestyles Channel is talking about summer barbecue cooking this week–and you know we like grilling. Whether you’re celebrating the 4th of July, Labor Day, or just a long, lazy weekend, there’s no season is better for barbecue than summer!
Below is what my fellow bloggers have to say about food, summer, and fun:
At One [...]

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July 14th, 2008

Cranberry Power

Cranberries are one of those super-foods that never go out of fashion. A favorite of the pilgrims, cranberries are as popular now as they were then. They are also readily available year round and offer a myriad of health benefits. Below are just a few:
1. Antioxidants. Often identifed in food by their [...]

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July 12th, 2008

Fun Weekend Foodie Links For July 12th

I have some fun food links for your weekend enjoyment. Enjoy!
“Build It” with Food - Let’s Get Cooking! Youngsters learn to read and cook (and have summer fun) when they discover cookbooks.
Busy Family Meals goes tropical for the hot summer nights with pineapple macadamia sauce on your chicken skewers!
At She Knows Parties I posted [...]

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