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Want to try a new food? Looking for homemade goods like preserves? Try visiting your local farmers market you can find a world of wonders there. History of Farmers Markets The concept of farmers markets goes back centuries—it’s said that they originated in Egypt over 5,000 years ago. In America, farmers markets popped up in…
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As Americans, we are not food savvy and most of us do not think beyond the boundaries of the grocery stores. Because of mass consumerism, there are negative effects on our resources. Food Waste in America According to the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), it costs 10 percent of our U.S. energy budget, 50 percent…
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This summer make blueberries your go-to treat. This versatile fruit can be eaten for every meal of the day. Plus, eating blueberries on a regular basis is shown to reduce stress. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that develops after a traumatic event, and recent PTSD clinical trials tested on rats found that…
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We had an epic donut experience yesterday at the Dapper Donut. Who doesn’t love a warm, delicious, melt in your mouth mini donut? We were innocently eating at our favorite restaurant in Lenox Mall when the intoxicating scent of fresh, hot donuts stopped us in our tracks. The owner gave us a sample and that…
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Chef Kendrick shows how to make a simple yet tasty Valentine’s Day inspired drink in a non-alcoholic and alcoholic version using simple syrup and strawberries.
2017 brought us a lot of tasty food trends. Some were healthy, while others were indulgent like the Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino. A few of last year’s health food trends will continue into this year, which is great for our taste buds and our waistlines. Listed below are just some healthy foods to be on the…
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If you have extra turkey or tofurky, the nonmeat turkey substitute, you can easily turn your leftovers into a delicious pasta dish meal after the big feast. At our home, we don’t eat meat, so we use turkey or chicken substitutes. However, whether you use real turkey or tofurky it still makes for a yummy…
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America’s love affair with Girl Scout cookies began in 1917 and has grown strong ever since. If you’re in the mood for cookies inspired by classic Girl Scout flavors you’re in luck! There are plenty of Mindful recipes to try. In Muskogee, Oklahoma, one group of Girl Scouts (the Mistletoe Troop) decided to sell their…
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Want to bring a little love to your Valentine’s lunch break? Skip the sugary sweets and make them delicious, beautiful homemade beet bread instead. This Valentine red bread is made with beet puree and has an herb cream cheese swirl. It’s a feast for the eyes and it can be served for lunch in numerous…
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If you are looking for a delicious, vegetarian recipe, why not try meatless chicken Parmesan? It is low fat and loaded with protein, lycopene, and antioxidants. It’s also very simple to make. This meal is full of tomatoes, onions, garlic, peppers, and olive oil, all of which offer nutritional benefits to your diet. Vitamin C and…
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