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Grown-Up's Pizza Night At Home

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 17:57:20 +0000

At home watching the games or a movie? Want to stay on the couch and eat something just a little decadent but delicious and homemade? Try Sourdough Pizzette (Mini Pizza) with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic and Goat Milk Brie. This delicious treat will have you coming back for seconds, and may inspire your creativity to experiment with different toppings. Thick slices of sourdough bread are spread with roasted garlic, creamy goat cheese, and topped with sun-dried tomatoes, then baked in a hot oven until crisp and melted. Top with chopped fresh basil and you have a treat to beat all!

Grown-Up's Pizza Night At Home originally appeared on About.com Macrobiotic Cooking on Saturday, December 26th, 2009 at 17:57:20.

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Form and Function: A Spectacular Design with a Mighty Mission

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:53:42 +0000

One of the best gifts we can give at any time of year is that of supporting our earth. KOR water bottles are doing just that. These reusable beauties are BPA-free, and worthy of a spot in the MOMA store. Get one, or get a set and share with your loved ones.

Even the KOR logo has something to say: it "resembles a water drop and is inspired by the Chinese concept of yin & yang, which describes two opposing and yet complementary aspects of any phenomenon. Green and blue sides of the KOR water drop join to represent the dualistic relationship and balance of earth and water.

"You might notice that the KOR logo's green and blue arms reach upward to close the water drop but don't quite touch. The gap acknowledges the constant divide between our goals and achievements. Once you're on the path to 'being green,' you find there's always something more you could do - and in the eyes of some you're never doing quite enough. That's OK. Finding balance - in ourselves and in the environment - is a continuous process that never truly ends. It only matters that you're on your way."

Check out KOR at http://www.korwater.com.

Form and Function: A Spectacular Design with a Mighty Mission originally appeared on About.com Macrobiotic Cooking on Saturday, December 26th, 2009 at 16:53:42.

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Yummy, Nutty Maple Pecan Thumb Prints

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:50:57 +0000

We are busy with holiday baking, and Maple Pecan Jam Dot Cookies are a family favorite. Rich and nutty, not too sweet, these gems make a great gift and are appreciated even by traditionalists. For every batch I make to give away, I make extra for my kids and their friends. I've been happily surprised to discover that they are a much anticipated treat.

Yummy, Nutty Maple Pecan Thumb Prints originally appeared on About.com Macrobiotic Cooking on Sunday, December 20th, 2009 at 16:50:57.

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An Italian Christmas

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:48:01 +0000

One of my fondest memories of the holiday season is of a trip to Florence, Italy at Christmas time many years ago. I stayed in a pensione run by two elderly sisters who spent the week before Christmas baking up a storm and preparing their home for holiday guests. On Christmas eve they welcomed all of us into the private area of their home where they laid out a banquet of home baked goods: pastries, panettone, pan d'oro, and an extraordinary selection of biscotti. Bottles of Moscato, Vin Santo and Malvasia (Italian dessert wines) accompanied this sweet feast. To this day I am moved by the warmth and care of their energy, as they gave a house full of strangers their homemade love. Cherry, Almond, and Orange Biscotti are a tribute to the memory of these beautiful elders.

An Italian Christmas originally appeared on About.com Macrobiotic Cooking on Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 at 10:48:01.

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Travel Tips for the Whole Foods Human

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:28:14 +0000

I just returned from a business trip to Orlando, Florida. The conference I attended was in a wonderful neighborhood with lots of healing centers, Vietnamese restaurants, and funky little vegetarian cafes. My hotel, however, was smack in the middle of the Disney/Epcott/Universal Studios area that is all about tourists and is one of the most artificial landscapes I've ever seen. I didn't rent a car while I was down there, and consequently ending up having to "forage" for food in the tourist district a couple of times. It was a frustrating experience, and at times even frightening, as it became clear that many Americans don't even know what real food tastes like. I wrote Travel Tips for the Whole Foods Human: Eating Well on the Road on the plane coming home.

It will probably take a few days for my body to fully recover from being fed foods that are not normally on my radar. So I say "thank you, please forgive me" as I bless my bowl of whole grain hot cereal this morning.

Travel Tips for the Whole Foods Human originally appeared on About.com Macrobiotic Cooking on Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 at 09:28:14.

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Healthy Caulflower and Broccoli Gratin

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:14:59 +0000

As the year-end holidays approach, having healthier options at celebratory feasts can be a boon to our health, our weight, and our bodies. This delicious Creamless Cauliflower and Broccoli Gratin is short on fat and long on flavor, and will please even demanding palates.

Healthy Caulflower and Broccoli Gratin originally appeared on About.com Macrobiotic Cooking on Friday, December 11th, 2009 at 20:14:59.

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Fennel and Apple Salad Two Ways

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:50:26 +0000

Fennel and apples are at their best right now: crisp, juicy and tender. Fennel and apple salads are common in Europe, and not as well known in the States, so here are two versions for you to try. Fennel and Apple Salad is very thinly sliced, tossed with lemon and olive oil and topped with hard sheep cheese. It makes an excellent starter on a bed of arugula or mixed greens. Fennel and Apple Slaw is coarsely grated and tossed with lemon and a bit of mayonnaise for a creamier salad. This is particularly good alongside broiled fish or grilled or roasted poultry. They are different but equally scrumptious!

Fennel and Apple Salad Two Ways originally appeared on About.com Macrobiotic Cooking on Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 at 09:50:26.

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Pumpkin and Roasted Corn Soup

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:15:09 +0000

This time of year we have an abundance of winter squash to choose from, so if sweet pumpkin is not one of your favorites, try making Pumpkin and Roasted Corn Soup with butternut, kabocha, buttercup or hubbard squash instead. This soup is rich without being heavy, and is full of earthy layers of flavor. Add a scattering of nuts or seeds, salad and some good bread, and you've got a delicious vegan supper.

Pumpkin and Roasted Corn Soup originally appeared on About.com Macrobiotic Cooking on Sunday, December 6th, 2009 at 16:15:09.

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More Holiday Baking

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 09:50:21 +0000

Teri Gruss, about.com's guide to Gluten Free Cooking, has offered a recipe for Gluten Free Gingerbread Men. "This recipe for Gluten-Free Gingerbread Men is adapted from a recipe byJacqueline Mallorca, "Rice Flour Gingerbread Cows", featured in her fabulous cookbook, "The Wheat-Free Cook"."

If you are a big fan of gingerbread cake but need a healthier option than traditional recipes, try Luscious Vegan Ginger Cake.

More Holiday Baking originally appeared on About.com Macrobiotic Cooking on Saturday, December 5th, 2009 at 09:50:21.

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The Annual Holiday Cookie Exchange

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 09:36:13 +0000

Every year about.com has a cookie exchange to inspire our readers in their holiday baking. Diana Rattray from Southern Cooking has offered up a wonderful Raspberry Filled Almond Cookie. "These delightful cookies are made with a cream cheese cookie dough rolled in coarsely ground almonds, and they're filled with a dab of seedless raspberry jam. Feel free to substitute candied cherry halves for the filling in these cookies." If you need a healthy version of the same cookie, try my vegan Jam Dot recipe. Hazelnut flour, almonds, oats, maple syrup and spices add up to a rich but good-for-you treat.

The Annual Holiday Cookie Exchange originally appeared on About.com Macrobiotic Cooking on Saturday, December 5th, 2009 at 09:36:13.

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