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yet another news report about nutrition

Ignore Them All

It’s always our first reaction, a teen-aged like eye roll at yet another news report about nutrition based on some study that generalizes, making some food item “good” or “bad” for everyone. The latest news about red meat from the Associated Press and reported on various television, cable, and radio […]

Our appetizer was “fresh cici beans” with a sesame dressing

Cici Beans

by Debbie Peterson Last week, I had the privilege to go out to eat with my mother at Semolina Restaurant in Red Bank. It’s a fairly new place, having the space that the restaurant Dish used to be in on White Street. I chose it because they are a farm-to-table […]

Sweet Potato Pancakes with Apple-Pear Sauce

Sweet Potato Pancakes

Sweet Potato Pancakes with Apple-Pear Sauce slightly edited from paleomagazine.com makes 8-10 small pancakes The picture in the magazine made them pancakes look fluffy and full instead of the traditional flat that often happens when I experiment with gluten-free foods.  This recipe did NOT disappoint.  I appreciate the nutrient density […]

this Magic Bark recipe is a crowd pleaser

Magic Bark

Tis the season….all year long really… But especially during the holiday season, this Magic Bark recipe is a crowd pleaser. Wendy’s recipe is inspired from The New Persian Kitchen by Louisa Shafia.  She had a post in a Yoga Journal many years ago and headed strait for the kitchen to […]

Rice Noodle and Vegetable Ramen with Tofu

Rice Noodle and Vegetable Ramen with Tofu

What goes in the soup: 1 medium onion, chopped 10 shiitake mushrooms 3 scallions chopped 2 handfuls baby spinach and/or 2-3 baby bok choy, chopped 7 oz firm organic tofu, cut into small squares 1 T toasted sesame oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1- 2” piece fresh ginger, grated 4 […]