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Independence Day Sweets

July 4, 2011
Independence Day Sweets

A photo tour of this year’s 4th of July goodies.  

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Mixed Berry Whole Wheat Pancakes

June 7, 2011
Mixed Berry Whole Wheat Pancakes

These pancakes are not only fluffy, light and delicious, they are also heart healthy. If you make your pancakes on a non-stick surface, like hard-anodized, you don’t need a drop of oil. If you must, try smearing the surface of your pan with a paper towel moistened with canola oil. If you can’t find whole [...]

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Garden Basil Lemonade

May 11, 2011
Garden Basil Lemonade

Quick! While the sun is still shining, whip up a batch of this simple, refreshing lemonade. If you like using mint with citrus then it’s a safe bet you’ll like using basil, too. Some of the most popular herbs used for culinary purposes come from the mint family: lavender, oregano, rosemary, sage, and basil, to [...]

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Chili Lime Fruit Salad

May 3, 2011
Chili Lime Fruit Salad

You may not be surprised to learn that Pittsburgh has been rainy for 21 out of the past 34 days. It’s no wonder I’m longing for sunshine and summer to get here! So I’ll break the drearies with a summertime post. (And you’ll forgive me if I revive it in melon season…) This stunning and [...]

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