Monthly Archives: February 2012

Dark Chocolate Brand Test

Chocolate lovers around the world did a collective high five when word got out this decadent treat has tangible health benefits. Loaded with cell-protecting antioxidants, dark chocolate is great for cardiovascular health, and can even help keep cholesterol and blood pressure at optimal levels. The darker the chocolate, the better it is for you. Some [...]

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Original Chocolate Truffle Oats Recipe

It’s been an unusually mild winter this year, but afternoon sweet cravings seem to be as fierce as ever at our office. In my quest to share a satisfying and indulgent fix with some nutritional benefit, I looked to February for a little inspiration: National Cherry Month Heart Healthy Month National Fiber Month Celebration of [...]

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Adventures in making Potica!

Mention the word “potica” to an average American, and you’ll most likely get a blank stare. Mention it to a Slovene, and I guarantee their mouth will start watering. Potica (pronounced poh-teet-sah) is a Slovenian bread that is rolled with layers of filling. It can be eaten as breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, a snack, with toppings, [...]

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I’m PROsciutto

If I were to eat just one type of cuisine for the rest of my life, it would most certainly be Italian. Hardly a day goes by where I am not scarfing down pizza or pasta; really, it wouldn’t be much of a stretch. A carb-free diet? Forgettaboutit. I woke up this morning and just [...]

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