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No More Food Pyramid, USDA release “My Plate”

  MORE Balancing Calories ● Enjoy your food, but eat less. ● Avoid oversized portions. Foods to Increase ● Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. ● Make at least half your grains whole grains. ● Switch to fat-free or … Continue reading

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The Story on Shrimp, should you buy fresh or frozen?

And the correct answer is… FROZEN! LA Times Food Writer Noelle Carter says: “When it comes to buying shrimp, “fresh” is not always better. Because they have such a short shelf life, most of the commercial shrimp we buy are caught, … Continue reading

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I conquered puff pastry!!

I have always had a fear of working with puff pastry, it just sounds fancy and involves baking (which I dread) – so I have avoided it despite my love of all things buttery, flaky, and bread-y.  I finally conquered … Continue reading

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