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Do You Know Mushrooms?

“What you should know.”    ——- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reports that mushrooms contain about 15 vitamins and minerals, including folate magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6, and zinc. Mushrooms also are low in calories and rich in antioxidants, which can help to lower risk for inflammation.  They may also mitigate the risk of developing […]

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Eat This, Not That!

“Foods that help or hurt your heart.”     ——- No one wants to hear from their doctors that they have joined the millions of people across the globe to be diagnosed with heart disease. The Heart Foundation reports that heart disease, which includes diseases of the heart and cardiovascular system and stroke, is the No. […]

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Rum-Running in the Caribbean

“Once considered the drink of ruffians.”     ——- In 1976, the University of Pittsburgh was well on its way to winning the national championship for football. Like most of the Freshmen class that year, I faithfully sat in the stands of old “Pitt Stadium” and participated in perhaps the biggest party held on any campus […]

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The History of the American Hot Dog!

“Few food s seem as American as hot dogs.”     ——- Hot dogs are the yin to the hamburger’s yang. Franks and burgers are a common pair at barbecues and ballparks, and rightfully so. Handheld, portable meals, they pack a convenient and flavorful punchy. Few foods may seem as American as hot dogs. However, hot […]

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Why Consider Nebraska Bison?

“Healthy proteins.”     ——- About Nebraska Bison If you’re looking for a meat that’s healthy, flavorful, and historically meaningful, Nebraska bison is one of the top choices in the U.S. and can be delivered to your front door. Nebraska Bison began with a simple mission on a modest family farm: to craft something better for […]

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Creative Summer Cuisine Ideas!

“Bet you didn’t think of these recipes.”     ——- Here are some creative summer cuisine ideas that blend seasonal freshness, global flavors, and fun presentations. Savory & Light Mains: Watermelon Poke Bowls – Cubes of watermelon marinated in soy, sesame, and lime, mimicking ahi tuna, served over rice with edamame, avocado, and seaweed. Grilled Peach & […]

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Bring Authentic German Sausage to Your Summer BBQ

“A flavorful twist for your next cookout.”     ——- German Sausage from Huntington Beach? Absolutely—and it might just be the best you’ll ever grill. Straight out of Southern California, this authentic taste of Bavaria is surprisingly affordable and can be on your doorstep in just two days. Whether you’re a seasoned fan of German cuisine […]

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5 Fruits & Vegetables to Reduce Cancer Risk

” A healthy diet can help reduce cancer risk.”     ——- The prevalence of cancer is widely known. Affecting people of every ethnicity and across the socioeconomic spectrum, cancer poses a threat to people in all corners of the globe. And that threat could be more significant in the immediate future. Estimates from the International […]

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How Old is Ice Cream?

” 15 billion liters consumed each year.”     ——- If the 1927 song “I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream” by Howard Johnson, Billy Moll and Robert A. King is correct, then the world has been a noisy place for quite some time. Though the exact origins of ice cream are unknown, […]

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Ideal Foods for a Memorial Day BBQ

” Enjoy the holiday.”     ——- Though Memorial Day precedes the summer solstice by several weeks, the three-day weekend in late May is widely viewed as the unofficial start of summer. Backyard barbecues have become a popular way to celebrate Memorial Day weekend, and all eyes tend to be on the grill once a party […]

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