Toby Smithson
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Eat right, live well: Lemony cupcakes bring a taste of sunshineApr 06, 2013 8:46 am - Citrus fruits have many uses in the kitchen. The lemon, however, is arguably the most useful and versatile of citrus fruits. With a perfect blend of sweetness and tartne...
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Eat right, live well: Arugula, apricots, almonds add excitment to spring saladsMar 07, 2013 12:52 pm - March is a time when we celebrate beginnings. March ushers in a new season and brings with it a new crop of fruits and vegetables. One way to bring those fresh ingredien...
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Red foods keep you, your sweetheart healthyFeb 06, 2013 10:14 am - In recent studies red tart cherries were shown to provide similar pain relief to aspirin thanks to anthocyanins, potent antioxidants that may reduce inflammation and pai...
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Put vitamin C in your dietJan 11, 2013 5:22 am - January in Chicago is notoriously dreary, drab and bitter. At the first sign of a sniffle, many of us dash to the pharmacy to stock up on vitamin C supplements. Advertis...
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Eat right, live well: Flour powerDec 13, 2012 10:15 am - The holiday season is upon us but before you roll up your sleeves and put on your oven mitts, consider the flour you use in your favorite baked treats. Flour can be made...
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Celebrate SPAM — that’s Sweet Potato Awareness Month — with spicy stewNov 14, 2012 5:06 am - November is Sweet Potato Awareness Month, and I can’t think of a better time to incorporate these delicious, nutrient dense vegetables into your diet. Sweet potato fries...
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Eat right, live well: Good health in a nutshellSep 07, 2012 11:18 am - Looking for a healthy, satisfying snack with the added benefit of decreasing your risk for heart disease? Look no further than pistachios. A growing body of evidence say...
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Teaching kids life lessons in the kitchenAug 08, 2012 11:40 am - August always seems to be a very busy month, especially for parents getting children ready to return to school. I bet you have used the phrase “so much to do and so litt...
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Fueling up vs. filling up with homemade smoothiesJul 11, 2012 6:12 am - Who doesn't want wings to fly? But the big promises of energy drinks are hardly reliable. At most, many store-bought energy drinks supply a short-lived energy boost, and...
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Jazz up summer meats with fresh rosemaryJun 14, 2012 11:59 am - Summer is a perfect time to start experimenting with fresh herbs in your recipes, and rosemary is a great herb to launch that experimentation. Rosemary is a hearty herb ...