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Turkey, What to Look For When Choosing a Bird
Ahhh, turkey! The centerpiece of the American Thanksgiving feast. Each year we give thanks for the many blessings that we have received throughout the year. And each year millions of us celebrate our thanks by consuming just as much turkey as we can stuff down our gullets before falling into a tryptophan induced coma!
Canned Frosting- Why making your own frosting is worth it!
Gingerbread houses, cookies, cupcakes, yep, it’s definitely that time of year. Time to slather on the frosting! It’s tempting to just throw a can of frosting into your cart at the store but before you do take a look at the list of ingredients. Michael Pollan, author of Omnivore’s Dilemma has coined the phrase “food-like substance” and that is exactly what canned frosting amounts to. After “sugar” there is nothing on the ingredient list that remotely resembles food.
Almond Milk- Why You've Gotta Try It!
As allergies to dairy products continue to rise, so do the choices for alternatives. My favorite dairy alternative is definitely Almond milk. *Blue Diamond Almond Breeze brand to be specific. This non-dairy beverage made from almonds has a smooth and creamy flavor that far surpasses such choices as rice and soy milk.