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Secret Viruses in GMO Crops

By: Natural Scoop Friday, April 26, 2013 13:09 SOURCE As if genetically modified organisms weren’t scary enough, recent reports indicate that there’s actually a viral gene used in GMO crops. Yes, viral as in virus. This report, released by the… Read More ›

Sautéed Artichokes

by   Lasesana (Serves 4) Sautéed Artichokes, Carciofi in Padella Ingredients and kitchen equipment 4-5 medium, fresh artichokes 1 lemon 1/3 small clove of garlic, turned into a paste with a pinch of salt 4 Tbs. best-quality olive oil 1 Tbs. minced… Read More ›

Black Bean Salsa

Ingredients: 1 (16oz) Can black beans 1 (12oz) Can shoepeg corn 1/2 Cup cilantro 1/2 Cup chopped green pepper  1 Medium purple onion, chopped 3 Medium tomatoes, chopped (seed one) 1 Jalapeno, chopped 1 Tablespoon canola oil 2 Tablespoons lime… Read More ›

Cranberry Rice Turkey Salad

Festive, Delicious and Nutritious! Perfect for your leftover Turkey Whether you’re cooking for your family or friends, this Cranberry Rice Turkey Salad will be a big hit.  It’s easy to make, colorful and appetizing.   If you use a leftover turkey… Read More ›

Pumpkin Curry

by   Lasesana (Serves 4-6) Ready to serve Thai X-ing is our favorite Thai restaurant in DC, and one of our favorite dishes is their pumpkin curry.  Here is my husband John’s take on it. Ingredients: 1 small pumpkin (1 lb.) 1… Read More ›

Colombian shredded beef

by   Lasesana (serves 4) Ingredients: 1 Flank Steak (about 1 lb.) 1 medium yellow or white onion, small dice 1 medium yellow or white onion, cut in 4 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 2-3 pieces 2 medium tomatoes, diced… Read More ›

Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread This article/recipe courtesy of: A Southern Soul Blog Irish Soda Bread Original recipe from Ina Garten ~ Barefoot Contessa 4 cups all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 4 tablespoons (1/2… Read More ›

Chicken Scaloppini

(serves 4-6)   Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ½ cup flour 2 Tbs. vegetable oil 1 Tbs. butter ½ cup white wine Juice from two large lemons 2 tsp. lemon zest 3 Tbs. small capers Salt & pepper, to… Read More ›

Gnocchi with Pesto

SOURCE (serves 4-5) I got this recipe from a wonderful woman I met in Rome many years ago.  Even though pesto is not traditionally served with gnocchi, I love the flavors together.  This is total comfort food! Ingredients and kitchen… Read More ›

Panettone Bread Pudding

SOURCE by   Lasesana Sunday, February 17, 2013 - Panettone is a traditional Italian fruit cake served at Christmas, and Christmas is usually the time when panettone is most fresh.  So what do you do when you got too much panettone and it’s turning… Read More ›

Sugar: The Bitter Truth

In a special event hosted by the County Office of Education on March 24, 2011, Dr. Robert Lustig, Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, in the Division of Endocrinology Director of the Weight Assessment for Teen and Child Health (WATCH) Program at… Read More ›

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