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  • Small But Tasty Reasons to Give Thanks

    Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and I’m looking forward to gathering with family and friends. For the past few years, I’ve been invited to enjoy a big family meal at my brother’s house. My sister-in-law is an amazing cook, who could whip up an unbelievable meal without breaking a sweat, but I’m always glad that she lets us all pitch in to help and bring a few dishes to pass. Quite often, I bring an appetizer or two. Read more
    Posted Nov 17 2009, 02:08 PM by MaryS. with no comments

  • Blog Inspired

    I occasionally visit a food blog that’s written by a woman who decorates some of the most amazing cookies I’ve ever seen. What sets her cookies apart is the perfect design and vivid colors of the royal icing. Plus, each cookie is a carbon copy of the first. Her secret is to use a small overhead projector to project images directly onto each cookie so that she can trace it with icing. What a great idea! While I’m not ready to invest in a projector, I was inspired. Read more

    Posted Nov 09 2009, 08:18 by Peggy with no comments
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  • I'd rather have an omelet.

    What the heck is polydimethylsiloxane, and why did I feed it to my daughter? A couple of days ago, my wife was out of town, and I wanted to treat my daughter to a fun dinner, something different, something new. I remembered when I was a child in the ‘70s my father used to buy TV dinners, and we’d eat in front of the tube watching “The Gong Show” or “Hee Haw.” Sure, the meals weren’t that good, but I remember laughing with my dad (as much as I remember the crunchy edges of the “brownie”), and that feeling was what I wanted to give my daughter. Read more
    Posted Oct 20 2009, 01:17 PM by john_mcmillan with 4 comment(s)

  • Growing Power

    This past week, the Healthy Cooking and Simple & Delicious magazine teams toured an urban farm called “Growing Power.” Located in the heart of Milwaukee, this two-acre community food center has it all! Our tour included everything from their greenhouses to livestock. We sampled freshly harvested sunflower sprouts and arugula and even got to feed the fish in their ponds. We also learned just how easy it is to start your own compost bin at home. Who knew? Read more
    Posted Oct 08 2009, 07:12 by Alicia_B with no comments

  • Casseroles Lighten Up Busy Weeks

    I don’t know about you, but September was an absolute blur! It seemed that every area of my life got a little bit crazy all at once. In times like this, I turn to a few tried-and-true casseroles to get me through. I’ll make a shopping list on the weekend and cook up a big batch of something on Sunday night. After Sunday’s dinner, I’ll portion out servings I can grab quickly for easy lunches and dinners all week long. In the October/November issue of Healthy Cooking, I’ve already earmarked several great recipes I remember tasting that I’d love to tell you about. Read more
    Posted Oct 01 2009, 01:30 PM by MaryS. with no comments

  • Fewer Americans at Low Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

    An alarming new study was published in Circulation, the American Heart Association’s scientific journal. Between 1999 and 2004, researchers tracked participants and found that only 7.5% of Americans between the ages of 25 and 74 were at low risk for cardiovascular disease. That was down from 10.5% in a study done between 1988 and 1994. Read more
    Posted Sep 24 2009, 03:31 PM by Peggy with no comments
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  • Happy Harvest

    While I was growing up, my parents planted a garden every year. We always had the staples of raspberries, tomatoes and zucchini. After 25 years of organic gardening and composting, they turned the garden planning over to me this year. In late May, we headed to the local nursery. I’ve learned that if I start out with plants instead of seeds, I have a higher success rate and healthier, more bountiful plants. Read more
    Posted Sep 16 2009, 09:35 by Alicia_B with 1 comment(s)

  • Will new restaurant labeling laws help?

    Will new restaurant labeling laws help? In June, a new national restaurant labeling proposal was introduced by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. What do you think of this proposal? Would the calorie listings impact the choices you made while dining out? Do you think it will have an impact on the overall obesity epidemic? Read more
    Posted Sep 01 2009, 08:29 by Peggy with 6 comment(s)
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  • Gotta Try These Recipes!

    Did you know? Every recipe published in Taste of Home or one of its sister magazines is tasted in our test kitchen. Every day, we have testing sessions at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Since I work on two magazines, Taste of Home Healthy Cooking and Taste of Home Simple & Delicious, I get to taste a lot of food! Read more
    Posted Aug 20 2009, 10:52 by MaryS. with 1 comment(s)

  • How much do you know about the food you’re eating?

    How much do you know about the food you’re eating? Sounds like a simple question, but after watching the documentary film, “Food, Inc.,” I’ve learned the answer can be quite complex. The film explains how radically our food system has changed over the last 50 years and alleges that it’s now controlled by a handful of very powerful corporations and our government, influencing just about everything we put in our mouths. Read more
    Posted Aug 11 2009, 10:06 by Peggy with no comments
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  • Overwhelmed Cook Needs Help

    Some may find this shocking, but I’m going to say it anyways: I haven’t had a functioning oven since December of 2008. Two days before Christmas, it just stopped working. Because my husband and I were planning on remodeling the kitchen and buying new appliances, we decided to save our money and not fix the oven. Thankfully, our stovetop still worked or I don’t know what I would’ve done! Read more
    Posted Aug 03 2009, 01:09 PM by LizWI with 4 comment(s)

  • Does Grilling Cause Cancer?

    Does Grilling Cause Cancer? I’m often asked this question. And here’s the truth—it can create cancer-causing substances (carcinogens) but that doesn’t mean it will necessarily lead to cancer. Grilling is a summertime mainstay and can be a healthful method of cooking, but there are a few things to consider in order to minimize the creation of carcinogens when you grill. Read more
    Posted Jul 27 2009, 09:07 by Peggy with 1 comment(s)
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  • One of my favorites

    Our August/September issue is hitting newsstands and mailboxes now. Have you seen it? I was so excited by its gorgeous cover and the many wonderful recipes inside! I’m also happy to say that it has one of my very favorite recipes. Read more
    Posted Jul 21 2009, 02:22 PM by MaryS. with 3 comment(s)

  • Just how picky is she?

    If you have a picky eater, I can sympathize with you. My little girl, Andie, literally starts crying when I put vegetables on her plate. I don’t know what happened, but about the time she turned three, she began turning down my Parmesan zucchini and turning up her nose to butter beans. Read more
    Posted Jul 13 2009, 03:02 PM by john_mcmillan with 2 comment(s)

  • Healthy, Fast & Easy

    My son and daughter-in-law just had their second child. With an active toddler and a full-time job, my daughter-in-law is always looking to put a fast, healthy meal on the table that all will enjoy. The good thing about working here is that I have plenty of terrific recipes to share with her! Read More
    Posted Jun 29 2009, 01:18 PM by MarilynI with 1 comment(s)
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