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letters
Mar 01, 2009; ... FIVE-STAR BREAD I read your magazine for the first time this week and tried the Grapefruit-Ginger Tea Bread (January, p. 87). It is absolutely delicious, a five-star recipe I will be making again and again. I'll also be trying out your soups ("Cream-Free Soups," p. 42) and the roasted ...
A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY
Mar 01, 2009; ... For all their culinary prowess, these specialty varieties contribute to our sodium intake about as much as plain old table salt. Remember: too much sodium in your diet can raise your blood pressure and increase your risk of heart disease. On the bright side, the complexity and nuance of ...
hearty flavors
Mar 01, 2009; ... It's natural to look forward to spring, but don't overlook the pleasures that await you in the final weeks of winter. Hearty root vegetables are perfect and plentiful right now, and the choices go way beyond potatoes. In "Get Back to Your Roots" (p. 64), you'll find irresistible dishes ...
tell vt
Mar 01, 2009; ... March is National Noodle Month. In honor of this underrated celebration, we asked what's your noodle of choice and why? I love radiatore pasta! It has enough curves to hold pesto, and is heavy enough for chunky marinaras or pasta salads. Besides, these noodles are not used everywhere, so ...
WEIRD SCIENCE
Mar 01, 2009; ... In the fight against mold-a notorious spoiler of fresh baked goods-scientists are experimenting with "active packaging," which aims to recruit antimicrobial agents. Packaging containing cinnamon oil, a natural antimicrobial, ...
COOKIN' IT OLD SCHOOL
Mar 01, 2009; ... The time-traveling cookbook Early Vegetarian Recipes features recipes from pioneering English vegetarians, mostly from the l800s. The appeal is more homespun than gourmet-recipes are hardly complicated, and a few are charmingly vague, such as mis one for Spinach Pie, dated 1866: "Scald some ...
Adopt an Olive Tree
Mar 01, 2009; ... Adopt an Olive Tree Imagine whipping up vinaigrette using organic extra virgin olive oil from your very own tree-thousands of miles away in the Italian countryside. The Nudo grove in Italy's Apennines invites you to adopt an olive tree for a year and receive its annual yield, plus, as a bonus, a ...
Wet & Wild
Mar 01, 2009; ... How about celebrating World Water Day, March 22, with a mini film festival? Two exquisitely photographed, provocative documentaries are available for viewing on DVD: Flow (flowthenlm.com) and Water (waterthemovie.com). Remind- ing us that access to clean, safe water is essential to human life, ...
NATURAL Rx
Mar 01, 2009; ... PROBLEM: Hot flashes SOLUTION: Black cohosh THE SCOOP: Originally found in the Northeastern United States, black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) was traditionally used by Native Americans to treat a variety of ailments. It's the root of the herb that's medicinal- cohosh is an ...
[Q&A] ONE-MAN BAND
Mar 01, 2009; ... At the ripe age of 21, Thomas Dekker has already starred in the TV series Terminator. The Sarah Cannot: Chronicles, written and directed a full-length feature film, and self-produced an album, Psyanotic. He's been veg since age 12. -GABRIELLE HARRADlNE Q What made you go ...
YOUR VEGAN MOM
Mar 01, 2009; ... Who couldn't use a nurturing, vegan mom in their virtual life- whatever their age? Blogger Trina Jaconi Biery, aka Your Vegan Mom, serves up kid-approved recipes, such as a Peanut Butter Fondue Party and Caramel Pecan Sticky ...
Back to the Garden
Mar 01, 2009; ... With School Garden Company (schoolgardenco.com), her newly launched body care line, former educator Lisa Ludwigsen offers up fresh-from-the-earth beauty formulas while supporting school-garden programs. All aftertax profits from products in the line help fund hands-on gardening projects that ...
artisanal salt 101
Mar 01, 2009; ... Need-to-know info about your health, diet, mind, body, and the world you live in Salt is a brilliant murtitasker in the kitchen- it releases, heightens, and even helps harmonize the flavors of food. Prized since ancient times, salt is making a new splash with gourmet varieties that offer ...
Peace Silk
Mar 01, 2009; ... You may know that silk comes from cocoons, but did you know that the silkworms inside are routinely boiled alive? "Behind every meter of shiny silk, hundreds and thousands of silk moths are sacrificed," says Leelavati Sabale, of Ahimsa Peace Silk, a company in India that produces cruelty-free ...
FRESH PERKS
Mar 01, 2009; ... Beans, mugs, and other must-haves for serious coffee lovers 1. ITALIAN CLASSIC Coffeemakers don't get any simpler than the Bialetti. The company is celebrating its 75th anniversary with the Moka Singer Stovetop Espresso Maker, which plays a tune when the brew is done. $50; ...
RAISING THE BAR
Mar 01, 2009; ... Lather up in luxury with exquisitely crafted soap Though woefully underappreciated, soap is essential Though woefully underappreciated, soap is essential for good health. In fact, washing your hands is the best way to stave off illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...
when food smells attack
Mar 01, 2009; ... How do garlic and other odors get under your skin? Q Whenever I eat asparagus, my urine has a funny smell. Why does that happen? A That's sulfur you're smelling. Asparagus contains a variety of sulfur-containing compounds, and they end up in your urine within a half hour after ...
green tea
Mar 01, 2009; ... Hot or cold, this tasty brew is one of the most healthful drinks around "Better to be deprived of food for three days than tea for one," goes an old Chinese proverb. In the case of green tea, the ancients were onto something: a growing body of research suggests the brew boasts a ...
power lunches
Mar 01, 2009; ... Stave off the afternoon blahs with these energy-packed make-and-take recipes Everyone from 4-year-olds to fitness pros experiences the mid-afternoon fizzle your eyes glaze over, your energy levels tank, and your brain feels drained of all creative thought. While the sensation is ...
grow your own sprouts
Mar 01, 2009; ... No dirt necessary. Follow these steps, and in a few days you'll have your own crunchy crop to add to recipes Fresh greens from the garden or market may still be several weeks off, but there is one way to get a little homegrown veggie goodness in a matter of days: sprouts. The crisp, ...