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October 28th, 2008

Calendars for (Healthy) Food Fans

I’m already in need of a 2009 calendar as I’m planning things for next year…which is only a little over two months away. (How did that happen?) If you are like me…and we know you’re a food lover, consider adding one of these colorful food calendars to your kitchen:

Peppers! — This glossy wall calendar features […]

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October 18th, 2008

Honey-Glazed Five-Spice Chicken

From the people at Whole Foods Market, a hearty twist to traditional roast chicken. Whole Foods is also offering a printable $5 off $25 purchase coupon on their Web site, good from now until October 23 (2008). It’s a rare opportunity to purchase organic foods at a discount.
Honey-Glazed Five Spice Chicken
Serves 4
Add a sweet and […]

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October 16th, 2008

Free Orville Redenbacher Smart Cakes

Orville Redenbacher, the gourmet popcorn manufacturer, in conjunction with Wal-Mart is giving away free samples of their new 100-calorie Smart Cakes. This bag full of circular snacks come in caramel or cheese flavor (you get to choose). Visit http://www.startsampling.com/sm/100471/captureAddress.iphtml?item=100471 to request your bag. (I’m sorry; the offer is still valid, but I can’t seem to […]

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September 27th, 2008

Remembering Paul Newman

Paul Newman, the extraordinary actor, philanthropist, race-car driver, and pioneer in manufacturing healthy, no-frills food that tastes good, died yesterday (September 26, 2008) at his home in Connecticut of complications from lung cancer. He was 83.
Food lovers will remember Newman for his “Newman’s Own” food company, which he started in 1982 with his friend, A.E. […]

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September 26th, 2008

October Healthy Food Holidays

We have a lot to talk about in October. October is Apple Month, Vegetarian Month, Pasta Month, and Seafood Month. Plus, of course, it’s the time of the fall harvest, wine harvest, and Halloween. Stay tuned for fall recipes and spooky, fun, food ideas.
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Tags: apples, october, seafood

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September 26th, 2008

Five-Spice Chicken Salad

We finish up National Honey Month with a spicy/sweet chicken dish that’s perfect for a quick dinner or lunch any time of the year, Five-Spice Chicken Salad.
Five-Spice Chicken Salad
1/4 cup honey
3 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
8 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
3 green onions, […]

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September 19th, 2008

How to Read Food Nutrition Labels

In this interesting series of videos, Sarah Davis, staff scientist at Washington DC’s Institute of Food Technology shares some tips on making sense of food labels. Take a look:

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September 11th, 2008

Healthy Eating for Less

One of the best pieces I’ve read recently about making healthy eating affordable comes from “National Geographic” (of all people) in their online magazine. In their article, the author offers several well-developed points, such as buying in season, planning ahead, and making the most of leftovers…all things we try to encourage here at Robust Cooking. […]

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September 9th, 2008

Almond Chicken with Honey Lime Sauce

As we continue into National Honey Month, here is an easy, healthy, and tasty main dish recipe, courtesy of the National Honey Board:
Almond Chicken with Honey Lime Sauce * 2 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved
* 2 Tablespoons flour
* 1 egg
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September 8th, 2008

Kashi for (almost) Free

If you like Kashi products and most are delicious, then head over to Target this week. The national discount store is offering a $5 gift card when you purchase any four Kashi items. The cereal and the dinners are on sale for 4 for $11 and the waffles are even less. To sweeten the deal, […]

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