December is a time of parties and year-end celebrations that are usually chock full of cookies, candy and other treats. A lot of people have been asking “How do I make it through the holiday season and remain on a
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The past five years, I have made my own version of Emeril Lagasse’s roasted parsnip soup recipe to as a first course of while entertaining during the holidays. Having soup before a big meal helps curb appetite and may prevent
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Being mindful of what you eat on Thanksgiving is a way of giving thanks to yourself. On this special day of celebrating with the ones you love, it is important to keep in mind your goal of becoming healthier. By
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During the hectic holiday season, I find it particularly important that my kitchen be organized, so I don’t pluck out all my hair out while trying to put together a fantastic home cooked meal for the most important people in
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I’ve yet to meet a person who doesn’t love croutons. However, the pre-made bagged ones often taste stale and chemically, and aren’t a healthy addition to top off that guilt-free nutritious salad you just prepared with good intentions. So, I
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