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What’s So Great About Whole Grains?

“Best and Worst Choices.”  ——- Grains are an important component of most people’s diets. All grains begin as “whole grains,” but processing often alters grain products, resulting in foods that don’t pack the nutritional punch they once did. Whole grains consist of three key edible parts, says The Whole Grains Council. This includes the bran, […]

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When Sinatra Dined Italain

 “How the Rat Pack Made Pasta, Power, and Place Synonymous.”  ——- Italian cuisine didn’t just conquer the world through recipes and red sauce—it did so through culture, charisma, and a certain mid-century swagger. Few figures embodied that better than Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack, who helped turn Italian restaurants into social command centers of power, […]

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Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies

“A festive treat for your holiday table.”  ——- Food has a way of defining the holiday season in ways few other traditions can. Ask people to recall their favorite holiday memories and many will describe evenings gathered around a table with family and friends, sharing familiar dishes and a few laughs along the way. It’s […]

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Great Gifts for the Family Foodie

“A few creative ideas.”  ——- Food features prominently throughout the holiday season. Family meals around the holiday dinner table are a cherished tradition in millions of households, and food also plays a central role during seasonal gatherings with friends and colleagues. Food also can feature prominently throughout Chanukah and on Christmas Day, particularly if a […]

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What Was Served at the First Feast

“Inside the menu.”  ——- A Feast of Celebration  Thanksgiving is celebrated each November in the United States and each October in Canada. People traditionally gather around the dinner table flanked by friends and extended members of their families to give thanks for the blessings they enjoyed throughout the year as they dig into a delicious […]

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Creative Drinks for Your Thanksgiving Celebration

“Beverage ideas for guests both with and without alcohol.”  ——- Thanksgiving celebrations often include festive and cozy drinks to complement the holiday’s flavors. Here are some popular Thanksgiving beverages: Alcoholic Options:  1. Mulled Wine – A warm drink made with red wine, spices like cinnamon and cloves, and citrus, perfect for colder evenings . 2. Apple Cider Moscow […]

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November on a Plate

“A celebration of  comfort & connection.” ——- November has always felt like a culinary turning point — that fleeting moment between harvest abundance and winter’s quiet comfort. Across Europe, the truffle season reaches its aromatic peak, filling the markets of Piedmont and Tuscany with earthy intensity, while in Greece and Spain, the olive harvest begins, […]

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How to Adopt an Olive Tree in Greece

“A living connection to tradition.”  ——- Last June, we visited the Liotrivi Organic Estate in Monemvasia, Greece — a serene haven where olive trees stretch across sun-drenched hills and history feels alive in every grove. What began as a simple afternoon tasting session turned into a memorable experience in sustainability, culture, and connection. Nestled in the Peloponnese, […]

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The Perfect Roast Pumpkin Seeds

“Crunchy & Nutritious.” ——- Carving jack-o’-lanterns is a Halloween tradition that both adults and children enjoy. It’s hard to resist an opportunity to carve a funny or scary face into a pumpkin that will soon make its way to the front porch, but there’s another irresistible element to carving pumpkins as well. Roasted pumpkin seeds […]

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The Art of Apple Cider Making in Vermont!

“How Vermont turns fresh apples into liquid gold.” ——- In Vermont, apple cider making is as much a fall tradition as the changing of the leaves. The process begins with freshly harvested apples, often a mix of sweet and tart varieties like McIntosh, Cortland, and Empire, gathered from local orchards. The apples are thoroughly washed […]

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