Cottage cheese and berries has long been a favorite combination of mine, but one would hardly consider it a meal in itself…or is it? I sought a way to make this nutritious duo into a light lunch, and what resulted was this salad. Whenever I make this recipe, The Beatles’ “Strawberry Fields Forever” gets stuck [...]

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In case you haven’t noticed by now, I really love a bowl of oat bran in the morning (or afternoon or evening, for that matter). However, as I explained in my guide to grains, there are plenty of whole grains out there, each providing unique flavors and health benefits. So why stick to one when [...]

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Last week, one of my classmates (who happens to dabble in farming) offered me a portion of her most recent crop: How did she ever know that Madame Orange-Hands would be delighted to have some carrots? After working my way through the bounty of carrots over the past week, I can say that they are [...]

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