Mushrooms are superfoods that are consistently featured in many of my fitness and recipe magazines. Last May, morel mushrooms were featured on a friend’s social media wall. Then my Oxygen magazine arrived in the mail and highlighted the Morel mushroom […]
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Try Something New: Kombucha
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Several weeks ago, a friend asked me if I’ve tried ‘Kombucha’ but I had not until she shared hers with me. There were chunks in the bottom of the bottle so my first reaction was to shake. However the bottle’s […]
Read the full article →Try Something New: Donut Nectarines
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When traveling this summer, make sure to try out local produce. You never know what new varieties of fruit and vegetables that you will find. Last summer while we were traveling in Cyprus, I (Litsa) had the luxury of trying […]
Read the full article →Try Something New: Balsamic Vinegar with Honey
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Balsamic vinegar is popular all around the world. It has become a staple in many American kitchens since popular gourmet chefs have introduced it many dishes online, in magazines/cookbooks, on television, and/or at select upscale restaurants. Italians and Greeks have […]
Read the full article →Try Something New: Mulberry
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One of our (Litsa & daughter) favorite summer treats is eating fresh mulberries from the village Mulberry trees. There are two trees in our village that are near our family home in Greece. They produce white mulberries that are sweet. […]
Read the full article →Try Something New: Mayocoba Bean
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Have you ever heard of a mayocoba bean? This past winter, I (Litsa) found a bag of Mayocoba Beans on clearance and opted to try them. The Mayocoba Beans were medium sized yellow colored beans. They are also referred to […]
Read the full article →Try Something New: Himalayan Pink Salt
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Something new has made it to my kitchen: Himalayan Pink Salt. I (Litsa) kept seeing the pink salt on shelves as I filtered through specialty shops, health foods stores, etc. My newsfeed on social media and my fitness magazines all […]
Read the full article →Try Something New: Cranberry Beans
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The cranberry bean looks similar to the pinto bean but differs in taste. Their high nutritional value makes them a great selection for a number of dishes like summer salsa. Although cranberry beans are also a great bean to simmer […]
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