By Patricia Davis – If there is one thing we will never take for granted again after being confined to our homes for months, it is the peacefulness and serenity we get from being outside. Whether you have a deck, pool, patio or a patch of grass, all of these are considered to be a …
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By Paulette Callender – The Spice and Tea Exchange (https://www.spiceandtea.com/) Mint Melon and Cucumber Smoothie The popular combination of cucumber and melon is paired with Marrakesh Mint Tea for a cool and refreshing smoothie. Drink this healthy beverage to help consume extra servings of fruit and vegetables or simply to enjoy a sweet, hydrating drink. …
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By Saska Sookra Winslow MD – “And the hospital cafeteria is all vegetarian”. What?! It was February 2000 and I had flown to Loma Linda California for a medical school interview at Loma Linda University. Though I had been exposed to vegetarian cooking growing up, this was a first for me, seeing plant-based eating on …
By Lucia Albino Gilbert, PhD – Our new book, Women Winemakers: Personal Odysseys, reveals the passion, courage and talent of women who are successfully making their way in the male-dominated world of wineries. As professors and lovers of wine, our goal was to make women winemakers and their contributions more visible. We interviewed dozens of trailblazing …
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By Mary Jane Kolassa – If you’re looking for examples of “out of the box” dining and nightlife encounters in various locals, I’ve some delightful examples (with accompanying photography!) ripe for discovery in the greater Orlando area. Here are just a few: Unlike in days of yore, folks are trying to break into The Old …
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From Paulette Callendar – Spice & Tea Exchange Spring is one of the most exciting times of the year, especially in the culinary world. It’s time to trade in those classic winter comfort foods for some new and exciting fresh spring flavors! At The Spice & Tea Exchange®, we experimented with many different combinations of …
By Patricia Davis – The holidays are over, which means taking down all your holiday decorations because before you know it, the next holiday will be here, and you don’t want your Christmas lights still hanging in Spring. After the New Year, it’s an exciting time for me because I can reassess my style in …
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Serves 4 Delicious aromas will send friends and family streaming into your kitchen as you prepare this dish, eagerly awaiting the finished product. A vegan version of scrambled eggs, this veggie packed dish will satisfy the pickiest of eaters. And you don’t have to tell the its tofu! Ingredients: 12 ounces of extra-firm organic tofu …
By Patricia Donovan Autumn is quickly approaching. For many that means your children are back in school, the temperature is dropping, the leaves are starting to change, and football season is upon us. For others, Autumn may mean one thing: Halloween. Halloween fanatics live for this season. Whether the change in seasons for you means …
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(By Trish Donovan) Growing up in Chicago, I took many things for granted: the ability to walk to a Michelin Star rated restaurant, taking the “L” train to some of the most amazing sights in the world, the Christmas displays that light up the Magnificent Mile during winter seasons – the list goes on. Now …
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