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Mar 31 2016

How To Cut Fat In Recipes

Everyone has a few recipes that they love but never make because of the fat content.  You can reduce fat by using less butter or oil than what the recipes calls for.  It is possible to make some common sense reductions or substitutions to salvage your favorite recipes so you can enjoy them without the […]

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Nov 10 2015

November Is National Georgia Pecan Month

Georgia is the top pecan producer in the United States because the grow about 100 million pounds every year.  Pecans are the only native American tree nut.  Pecans are filled with fiber, potassium and magnesium.  They also are a natural source of vitamin E and help lower cholesterol… and who doesn’t love pecan pie? To […]

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Nov 05 2015

October Is Popcorn Poppin’ Month!

Who doesn’t love popcorn?  Salty or sweet popcorn is always a treat.  This celebration of popcorn was celebrated for many years but became an official “holiday” month in 1999. Popcorn has such an interesting history.  Popcorn was used in Aztec Indian ceremonies beginning in the 16th century. Popcorn poppers that pre-date Inca Culture were found […]

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Oct 15 2015

Winter Squash Goes Exotic

Forget acorn squash and butternut squash.  The latest food fashion for fall seems to be focused on strange, new and old squash varieties.  Some varieties of squash are from the past and others are imported from other countries.  These varieties of squash can look similar to the squash we are used to and others look […]

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Sep 23 2015

September Is Also National Mushroom Month!

Many people don’t realize that mushrooms are a type of gilled fungus that grows with our without stems above ground in the soil or on another food source.  There are many varieties but they all produce tiny spores that spread the fungus on the ground. There are many varieties of mushrooms, each variety has a […]

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Sep 09 2015

September is Whole Grains Month!

Whole grains are good for everyone and in addition to being good for you they taste good as well.  There are several ways you can celebrate Whole Grains Month: Serve whole grains to your family at least three times a week during Whole Grains Month. Purchase and try new whole grain products like cereals, bread […]

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Aug 29 2015

More Herbs, Less Salt Day

The folks at WellCat.com have created the “More Herbs, Less Salt Day” on August 29th.  Reducing your salt intake is a healthy goal and using herbs as a substitute is a good idea.  Consider making salt substitute herb mixes for friends and family who need to reduce the salt in their diet! Some of the […]

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Jul 01 2015

Food Safety For The Summer Months

Everyone loves a good outdoor barbeque or a summer picnic in the park or at the beach.  What we don’t love is the illnesses that can result from improper food preparation or storage when the heat rises.  According to the CDC approximately one in six Americans each year get sick from food borne illnesses and […]

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Jun 10 2015

June is Georgia Blueberry Month

Georgia is understandably proud of their blueberries.  Their growing season is the longest and it lasts from late April through the end of July.  Most of the blueberries grown in Georgia are of the Highbush and Rabbiteye varieties.  Not only are blueberries delicious but they are healthy too.  Following are some of our favorite recipes […]

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May 14 2015

May Is National Barbeque Month

Nothing makes your mouth water more than the thought of breaking out the grill after a long hard winter.  Warm weather is finally becoming a reality so naturally we start to think about healthy ways to enjoy barbecued food this summer. We have done the homework and found some lovely, delicious barbecue recipes that  the […]

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