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High Fructose Corn Syrup
I know how bad high fructose corn syrup is for me. I was wondering what everyone thought of this. On Oprah, Dr.Big Food vs. Big Insurance
Kinda long...so I only posted the first page. I linked the second page of the article at the bottom. By MICHAEL POLLAN Published: September 9, 2009 TO listen to President Obama’s speech on Wednesday night, or to just about anyone else in the health care debate, you would think that the biggest problem with health care in America is the system itself — perverse incentives, inefficiencies, unnecessary tests and procedures, lack of competition, and greed.The Truth About Granola Bars
This post is inspired by something I found in my cabinet today: a Nature's Valley Strawberry Yogurt granola bar. I don't eat granola bars (for the reasons you'll read later in this post) but I picked the thing up just to read the label for kicks. Most people think granola bars are the prime example of a healthy snack.
Cinnamon Heart Popcorn Balls
Cinnamon Heart Popcorn Balls
(haven't tried yet)
Ingredients:
16 cups popped corn
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon oil, optional
drop or two red food color, optional
2/3-1 cup red cinnamon heart candies
Method:
Preheat oven to 250F.
Butter a large metal bowl (must hold approx 2 gallons popped corn). Fill bowl with popped corn; place in oven to keep warm while preparing syrup.
Asian Spice Cupcakes with a Black Pearl Filling
Holleighz’ 52 Weeks of Baking – Week 5: Asian Spice Cupcakes with Individual Black Pearls (Yes, I do realize that this is becoming “52 Weeks of Cupcakes”…) I’m a huge fan of the recent trend of combining chocolate and exotic spices. Somewhere, I heard rumor of black pearl chips, a mixture of dark chocolate and wasabi, and I scoured every Asian grocery in the city for months with no luck. When I came across this recipe for a black pearl layer cake, I was instantly intrigued – it had the same flavor combination in a rich ganache.Cherry Pomegranate Cupcakes
I debated whether or not to post these cupcakes. They’re not bad. They might even be good.
Darkest Chocolate Crepe Cake
If you have the time and patience to make this beauty, it will be well worth it. Darkest Chocolate Crepe Cake Original recipe from Martha Stewart. Ingredients: 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus melted for pan 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups whole milk, room temperature 6 large eggs, room temperature 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Hazelnut Filling recipe to follow Chocolate Glaze recipe to follow Candied Hazelnuts recipe to follow Bring 1/4 cup water to a rolling boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.The Omnivore's Dilemma
The Omnivore's Dilemma I picked this book up before flying back to SF yesterday, and I'm about 2/3 into it. But I just had to tell you all — you have got to read this book. It's a fascinating look into where our food comes from, how it hurts or helps the environment, and what exactly it is that we're putting into our bodies.Surviving Girl Scout Cookie Season: Can you enjoy Girl Scout cookies without blowing your diet?
Surviving Girl Scout Cookie Season: Can you enjoy Girl Scout cookies without blowing your diet? By Elaine Magee, MPH, RD http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/surviving-girl-scout-cookie-season?ecd=wnl_wmh_030909 It comes but once a year, that time when a few bucks will buy you a stroll down memory lane. As we speak, girls dressed in green are knocking on doors across America, carrying boxes filled with everyone's favorite treat -- Girl Scout cookies.'Healthy Foods' Can Sabotage Weight Loss
Many people work out and eat healthy, but still can’t drop the weight. As it turns out, it’s those “healthy foods” that could be sabotaging people’s diets. Many fat-free foods claim to help dieters lose weight, but in reality, it could be many of those products that are stifling weight loss.
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