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admin on June 30th, 2010

We take spices for granted today.  But before the birth of Christ, spices were a treasured commodity used for commerce in the Middle East.  Pepper was the most common spice, while saffron was the most exclusive.  Originally, spices made their way to Europe over land routes. Only the wealthy could afford them because they were [...]

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It is a pleasure to introduce you to Chow and Chatter’s, Rebecca Subbiah, who describes herself as a Brit living in America with a passion for food and travel. She is a Registered Dietitian, Blogger, and Social Media Marketer.  Enjoy her delicious dish that gives you a little flavor of Istanbul. — Roberta  Turkish Chicken Stew   [...]

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admin on June 17th, 2010

It’s now the time for enjoying summer fruits.  For me summer means I can get fresh lychees.  Fortunately, there is an Asian market close by.  You can often find them in supermarkets. For all of my life I”ve prounounced it “lee-chee”, but I have been corrected by some Asians who say “lie-chee”.  No matter how [...]

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The average American is only eating about 11 grams of fiber when most should be eating from 25-35 grams of dietary fiber.  Check out the Nutrition Facts on a food label the next time you pick up a box of cereal or crackers.  How many grams of Dietary Fiber does it say the product contains?  [...]

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admin on June 3rd, 2010

The Starbucks and Peet’s Coffees of the world must really love to hear when research studies point out that drinking coffee can be good for your health.  The E3N/Epic Cohort Study found that women drinking 3 or more cups of coffee a day could decrease their risk of type-2 diabetes up to 27%.  But the [...]

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