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Today’s Top Tip

Each time you visit the grocery, make a point of buying a vegetable, fruit, or grain you’ve never tried. Expanding your culinary horizons can help you break out of your dietary ruts, providing you with more interesting meals. You might … Continue reading

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Planning and Shopping for Holiday Meals

In almost every culture, social events and family celebrations are marked by ritual meals. So it’s no surprise that a big part of planning for the holidays ahead is to consider what meals you’ll need to prepare and how you’ll … Continue reading

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Speedy Meal of the Week: Homemade Bean Soup

I don’t know about the rest of you, but when I have too much to accomplish in too short a time – and need some self-care in a hurry – I often find myself enjoying a soothing bowl of soup. … Continue reading

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Speedy Meal of the Week: Quick Peanut Noodles

I love noodles, in all their shapes and forms. And I positively adore peanut butter: long-time readers will recall that it’s one of my go-to foods during a flare. Put them together with some fresh vegetables and you have a … Continue reading

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Speedy Meal of the Week: White Bean Soup with Tuna

Blustery winter weather, post-turkey letdown, and pre-holiday stress – this calls for a rich, flavorful soup! A few weeks ago, I recommended Winter Squash Soup, and before that I suggested Pasta with Beans and Greens. Today we’re combining the two … Continue reading

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Speedy Meal of the Week: My Favorite Quiche

Go ahead and make all the jokes you want, but quiche is an important standby in my home. It’s infinitely versatile, easy to make, and delicious hot or cold. Seriously, what’s not to love? My go-to recipe includes only three … Continue reading

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Speedy Meal of the Week: Winter Squash Soup

In my region, early November is when I can find the most delectable varieties of winter squash. Just yesterday I picked up my seasonal stash: a mixture of red kuri, butternut, banana (small ones), Hubbard (ditto), and buttercup varieties. I … Continue reading

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Favorite Foods for Fibromyalgia Flares (and other lousy days)

Well, it’s Wednesday! As promised, here’s my list of Favorite Foods for Fibromyalgia Flares. But first, a few words about why you need an emergency stash of your own. You never know when a flare (or even just a really … Continue reading

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What’s in Your Cupboard?

Wednesday is typically Speedy Meal Day, when I post a recipe/technique/method on getting a nourishing, tasty meal prepared quickly and easily. Previous entries have included such disparate-but-delicious suggestions as Spicy Sausage and Polenta and Vietnamese-ish Salad Rolls. I enjoy writing … Continue reading

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Speedy Meal of the Week: Pasta with Beans & Greens

Two things were important at my house last night: getting dinner ready quickly and using up an enormous head of escarole before it rotted. [Seriously, the thing weighed nearly four pounds and took up a ridiculous amount of refrigerator space.] … Continue reading

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