Swapping traditional refined white pasta for mung bean or black bean noodles is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your evening meal. While regular flour pasta often leaves you feeling sluggish and hungry a few hours later, these vibrant,… Read More
Table Talk
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Watermelon: Salads, Drinks, and More Than Just Slices
Watermelon shows up at peak season in July — cheap, abundant, and usually served exactly one way: sliced into wedges and eaten off a paper towel. That’s a fine way to eat it, but it’s also leaving money and flavor… Read More
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Baby, It’s Hot Outside: 250 Ways to Chill This 4th of July
Do you have memories of super-hot 4th of Julys? I mean burn your feet as you run across the beach hot, fry an egg on the sidewalk kinda heat. It’s the day that says, “Summer has definitely arrived.” And it always… Read More
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Let Dad Off the Grill
A Father’s Day Dinner the Kids Can Lead Father’s Day usually means Dad standing over the grill, flipping burgers for everyone else. This year, flip the script. Let the kids run dinner. With a little planning, a 10-year-old can lead… Read More
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Healthy Skin for the Summer
Eat Your Way to Healthier Skin This Summer Summer is here. It’s the season of sunshine, backyard dinners, beach days, and long evenings outdoors. Most of us know the importance of protecting our skin from the outside with sunscreen, hats,… Read More
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Coping with Food Cravings
Food Cravings: Why They Happen — and What Actually Helps You’re standing in the kitchen, and suddenly that handful of chips, cookie, or late-night bowl of ice cream seems to be calling your name. Food cravings can feel powerful —… Read More
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Get Your Sides On!
Memorial Day Weekend is coming up! The official start of the summer entertaining season. The air is turning warm and sweet with the smell of flowers and freshly mowed grass. The sun is shining and sets later and later. Even… Read More
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At my mother’s table
Little did I know that the many times my mother told me to take my elbows off the table or chew with my mouth closed, she was really preparing me to feel comfortable at any dinner table. She wasn’t critical… Read More
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Eating Well on Weight Loss Drugs
GLP-1: Nutrition Strategies for Success Medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound have changed the conversation around weight loss and blood sugar management. These GLP-1 medications can reduce appetite, slow digestion, and help regulate blood sugar—making it easier for many… Read More
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From Comfort Food to Fresh Food: Transitioning Your Pantry for Spring
After a long winter of cozy casseroles, creamy soups, and “heat-and-eat” standbys, early spring is the perfect time to give your pantry a gentle refresh. Think of it as a small reset that makes weeknight dinners feel lighter, brighter,… Read More