Mar
11
2010
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You’ve probably heard the buzz about the health benefits of antioxidants – natural enzymes that can help improve immune function and reduce the risk for cancer and heart disease. However, did you know that blueberries are the #1 antioxidant fruit? In fact, a serving of blueberries has even more vitamin [...]
Jan
17
2010
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Love to cook Mexican food? Food Network introduces Marcela Valladolid ,a mother and professional chef who has a fresh take on Mexican food and is dedicated to sharing simple and authentic recipes in her series Mexican Made Easy, premiering Saturday, January 23rd at 9:30am ET/PT. Marcela, inspired by her dual Mexican and Southern [...]
Nov
17
2009
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Last April, I visited the Nestle Culinary Center and learned that one of the products they make is Libby’s Canned Pumpkin. Today, Nestle Baking announced that there is a shortage of canned pumpkin due to weather problems. Once the current supply of Libby’s pumpkin runs out, there won’t be any [...]
Oct
13
2009
Throughout October, Caribou Coffee is celebrating the memory of one of their most passionate roastmasters, Amy Erickson, who lost her battle with breast cancer in 1995. The company will donate 10% of all sales of Amy’s Blend regular and Amy’s Blend Natural Decaf Coffee, new Amy’s Blend Spiced Rooibos Tea, as well as other branded [...]
Aug
06
2009
the following contains information from a press release:
Parents magazine today revealed the exclusive findings from its first-ever 10 Best Fast-Casual Family Restaurants survey. At a time when many household budgets don’t allow for meals out at sit-down restaurants and fast-food places aren’t exactly known for healthy menus, “fast casual” restaurants, a hybrid of the two, [...]