Poor whole wheat pasta. It seems that every day someone comes up with a new excuse not to eat it: “It tastes like cardboard!” “It’s high in carbs!” “It has gluten!” Let’s address each of these accusations individually, shall we? Years ago, when whole wheat pasta first became available, many brands did have an unmistakable [...]

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Ever since I first discovered oatmeal, I’ve tried countless topping combinations. Every now and then I’ll discover a duo (or trio or quartet…) that particularly strikes my fancy—the date-almond, the choco-coconut, the pumpkin-cranberry, the banana-bloob…the list goes on. Here is the most recent addition to the list of dynamic duos for oatmeal: cherry-pecan. Cherry-Pecan Oats [...]

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When I think about grilled cheese, my mind wanders to memories of first grade. Back then, I was fortunate enough to attend a school that allowed its students to go home for the lunch hour—so instead of lunchroom slop, I had the unique pleasure of enjoying a home-cooked meal. My lunch-time favorites included the likes [...]

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