[1] Crones, small rhizomes (photo courtesy Sid Wainer). [2] Crosnes serve as the roots of this flowering plant (photo Wikipedia). [3] Close-up (photo courtesy Cuisinons Les Legumes. [4] Crosnes with grilled swordfish at Il Goto | Paris). [5] Crosnes and peas. Here’s the recipe from Honest-Food.net, photo Holly A. Heyser).   Do you know about […]

Diets To Lose Weight

In this article, we’re going to cover how you can implement the different facets of the ideal pregnancy diet plan. We all know which foods are best to eat while pregnant, but how can you put them all together to make healthy and delicious meals? Following are four suggestions, 3 meals and a snack, that […]

Diets To Lose Weight

Don’t these truffles look delicious, the work of a skilled professional? They are, the famous Force Noir* truffles from San Francisco chocolatier Michael Recchiuti (one of our favorites). He invites you to make them at home with the recipe below. Truffles can cost $ 3 apiece at an artisan chocolate shop. Egad! In truth, if […]

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Does anyone actually believe any of the advertising hype about diet pills? And is there in fact any diet pill that really works? Believe it or not – yes. Even better, there’s not just one – there are several diet pills on the market which work. So the real question is not whether or not […]

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[1] Star-shaped canapés are perfect for the holidays, Independence Day and any celebratory occasion. These are topped with caramelized onions and goat cheese. Here’s the recipe from King Arthur Flour. [2] The set of three canapé bread tubes from King Arthur Flour. [3] A classic: pumpernickel topped with crème fraîche, smoked salmon and dill. Here’s […]

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When we look at something as fantastically diverse as the human body, it is almost impossible to set a maxim which will work equally well for everyone, never mind the still developing physiology of the average teen. Even so, there are some qualities mutual to everyone, and this means that some basic principles can be […]

Dieting Tips For Weight Loss

Most of us know tapioca as a pudding filled with little tapioca “pearls.” But it’s so much more than that.     WHAT IS TAPIOCA? Tapioca is a pure starch extracted from the root of the cassava (pronounced kuh-SAH-vuh, photo #1). The root is also called manioc, arrowroot and yuca. Not yucca, mind you: That’s […]

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[1] The most glamorous cake truffles, from Kim Crawford and Mini Melanie Bakery. Both the wine bottles and truffles are limited edition for the holidays. (photo Kim Crawford). [2] Santa’s Coal marshmallows are a spin on cookies and cream (photos #2 and #3 XO Marshmallow). [3] Peppermint marshmallows are seasonal special. Imagine melting them in […]

Diets To Lose Weight