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Maybe you knew this already but I didn’t … Black Kale is just another way of saying Dinosaur Kale or Tuscan Kale. Did you also know that all kale types contain indole-3-carbinol, a chemical which boosts DNA repair in cells and appears to block the growth of cancer cells. Amazing. I talk a little more about the [...]

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no bake cherry date balls recipe

No-Bake Cherry Date Balls

January 31, 2011

Good news! First off, it’s my 100th post blogiversary. Woohoo! I’d like to take this opportunity to give you a virtual hug and thank you for your support. I’ve had so much fun with this blog where I’ve had the chance to ‘meet’ most of you. You give me inspiration. Thanks for helping make this [...]

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Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner. February 6th to be exact. Green Bay Packers versus Pittsburgh Steelers. My last blog post was dedicated to my godmother. It’s only natural I dedicate this post to my godfather. The Pittsburgh Steelers are my godfathers’ favorite sports team of all time. He’s a fanatic. His still [...]

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Dark Chocolate Clusters

Dark Chocolate Clusters

October 14, 2010

This post is part of my October series as a Featured Health Editor for Foodbuzz’ section, Healthbuzz. I wanted to make a sweet treat that was simple to prepare and used simple ingredients. With these dark chocolate clusters, you really only need two ingredients – nuts and chocolate. Whatever nuts you have on hand will [...]

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Cranberry Walnut Sauce

November 11, 2009

I love making this sauce for Thanksgiving. Because it’s so delicious, I really find any excuse to make it, particularly during the fall season. I like pairing this sauce with hearty dishes, such as nut loaf or tempeh in mushroom lager sauce because its sweetness compliments the earthy and nutty flavors in these dishes. For [...]

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