Month: March 2015

Eat More Vegetables: Try Chinese Carrot Relish

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Nutrition Topics

Eat More Vegetables: Try Chinese Carrot Relish

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo March 24, 2015

Every five years, “Dietary Guidelines for Americans,” is revised by the US government. The report gives guidelines...

Better than Chili’s Salsa

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Recipes

Better than Chili’s Salsa

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo March 17, 2015

One of my favorite snacks is salsa. And it is a healthy snack–with no fat, rich in vitamins....

Cold Nights & Hot Cocoa and a Lactose-Free Variation

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Recipes

Cold Nights & Hot Cocoa and a Lactose-Free Variation

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo March 10, 2015

Mr. and Mrs.Grumpy are much happier now that they are tanked up with hot cocoa. I have...

Too Many Bananas? Bake Banana Nut Bread

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Recipes

Too Many Bananas? Bake Banana Nut Bread

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo March 4, 2015

While searching for a Banana Bread recipe to bring to a Jazz Brunch last summer, this one caught...

It’s Autumn…the winter holiday cooking is close behind.

We’re approaching the winter holiday season…Plenty of great cooking opportunities. Here are some of my favorite holiday recipes. And in Editor’s Pick, I’m featuring “Cranberry Relish.” For years, Susan Stamberg told the story and recipe each Thanksgiving on her NPR radio talk show, “All Things Considered.” She sadly passed away this year. I can’t tell you how many folks have commented that they heard her recount the story of this recipe on the radio. It’s a great recipe — don’t let the pink color fool you. Hope you will try it at this Thanksgiving or Christmas.