From Carnivore to Vegan: My Journey to Plant-Based Bliss
It began with a phone call from my sister. We were catching each other up on our lives– hers as a single mom and healthcare administrator, and me, recently divorced, …
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Diet Wars: Why Do We Care What Others Eat?
A paleo, a keto, and a vegan all walk into a bar…I don’t know the punchline, but I’m quite sure a lively debate ensued. Like face masks and social distancing, …
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Five Great Marinades for Summer Grilling
Summer is here and you know what that means; swimming pools, sunshine, lazy hot afternoons and of course, barbecue season. This time of year there is nothing quite like a …
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Red or White: Which Is Right?!
Wine lovers know that there’s a symbiotic relationship between food and wine. I’m far from an expert, but I love to explore how the taste of one affects the other. …
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The Art of the Marché
Those who love France generally love food. And those who love France and food love French markets. Let’s take a tour through the brilliant markets of France, or as I …
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Mocktails: All the Taste, None of the Headache
Many of us have been drinking our way through the quarantine to deal with the stress, or sheer boredom, of being sheltered at home over the past couple of months. …
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Cooking Hacks from Experts: What to Do When You Don’t Have What You Need in the Cupboard
Fully in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of things about normal life have changed. One of the big ones is the way we shop and eat. Most …
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French Secrets: Wine and Cheese Pairings
We love them both, but how do the French pair these two delicacies with such success? Here are some secrets unveiled. The Concept of Terroir There is a rule: “what …
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Meat Lovers Will Swoon Over These Meatless Meals
The vegan diet, which excludes meat, seafood, eggs, and dairy, is more popular today than ever. The US News and World Report’s 2020 diet rankings places the vegan diet in …
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The Most Delicious Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
One day, my friend Marcie left a bag of Meyer lemons hanging on my front door. (This tells you a lot about both of us.) I wanted to make something …
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Baking Tips for Beginners with Some Expert Health Hacks
Are you feeling a little left out because everyone’s baking such delicious treats and you’re not sure where to start? Not everyone out there is an expert, even if it …
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Wine and Food: How to Pick French Pairings
How do you pair French wines, which can seem luxurious and complex, with everyday dishes? Don’t Panic Let’s break down the barriers first. According to my good friend, Dewey Markham, …
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Easy Gourmet Meals
During this time, your old recipes and favorites might be getting old. Luckily, even with pantry-staple ingredients, you can still make an easy, delicious meal with five ingredients. Try any …
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Badass Breadmaking
Do you suffer from FOMO? Is it driving you nuts wondering what everyone else is doing while they are at home these days? I’m here to tell you: they’re baking …
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The Epicurean’s Guide to Herbs
We all seem to be doing a lot of cooking and eating these days, and one thing that really helps spice things up in any cooking tradition is a fresh …
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