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New additions to my ‘must read pile’

New additions to my ‘must read pile’

Today is Mother’s Day and I am very lucky to have an extremely thoughtful husband who just happens to understand my obsession with cookbooks/nutrition related books. So to my delight I was gifted with some new books that I will add to my “must read” pile...

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God made an MG employee

God made an MG employee

This poem was written by Sara T. after having seen Super Bowl '13 commercial "So God Made a Farmer." And on the 8th day, God looked down and said I need a group who care about Food, People, and Serving Others so God made an MG employee God said...I need someone who...

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Coping in an ASAP time of year

Coping in an ASAP time of year

Welcome to the push, push, push of the whirlwind! Calendars so full you almost can't read them...and your pulse...breathing...look on your face get "irregular" when you finally can. When I came upon the title of this article while looking at what to feature this week,...

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ECO (Eastern Carolina Organics)

ECO (Eastern Carolina Organics)

I’ve been struggling for a few weeks now on a topic for my next blog post. I’ve thought about sharing some of my current personal struggles, but I’m just not quite ready to do that yet. Instead, I’d like to share my thoughts & admiration for ECO (Eastern Carolina...

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s new cookbook, ‘It’s All Good’

Gwyneth Paltrow’s new cookbook, ‘It’s All Good’

In a totally non-nutrition related confession, I love all things Gwyneth Paltrow. Not in the creepy I want to name my children after her, but more in the fascination of a life that is led with incredible privilege. However, when her latest cookbook came out I didn’t...

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The music of Earth Day

The music of Earth Day

What do you visualize when you think about Earth Day? Do you visualize food growing in a field, recycling containers, compost piles? The positive initiatives that have grown out of the movement? Or, do you visualize environmental assaults like the BP oil spill,...

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From our Kitchen to Yours

Asparagus & Mushroom Tarts

Asparagus & Mushroom Tarts

Serves 8 2        sheets frozen puff pastry, thaw ¼ c    unsalted butter 12 oz shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, cut strips 1 t    sea salt, divided ½ t     ground black pepper, divided 1 Ib    slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut 1” diagonal pieces 1½ t  chopped fresh...

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BBQ Chicken Pizza

BBQ Chicken Pizza

1 T olive oil ¾ c red onion, thinly sliced 2 boneless chicken breast halves ½ c homemade or commercial Korean bbq sauce 2 c smoked Gouda cheese, shredded 1/3 c fresh cilantro, chopped 1 16 oz. fully baked thin pizza  1. Heat oil in large sauté pan over medium high...

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Kale Butternut Chopped Salad

Kale Butternut Chopped Salad

Serves 8 1     butternut squash, peel, cut ó” 2 T  olive oil Salt & pepper 10 c tuscan kale, chopped ½ c  dried cranberries, coarsely chopped ½ c  pumpkin seeds, toasted ½ c  feta cheese, small crumbles ¾ c  vinaigrette (balsamic or champagne)   1. Preheat...

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Adult Pimento Cheese & Bacon Flatbread

Adult Pimento Cheese & Bacon Flatbread

Serves 2-4 1 lg clove garlic, crushed ¼ c diced pimentos 2 c Sharp white cheddar, coarsely grated 1 c Sharp yellow cheddar, coarsely grated ⅓ c Greek yogurt sea salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper 2 "Flatout" 6 x 11 flatbreads 4 slices Applewood smoked bacon,...

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Dried Cranberry Salad

Dried Cranberry Salad

Serves 8  1 c - port-soaked dried cranberries 1/4 c - apple cider vinegar 1 T - dijon mustard 1 t - sea salt 1/2 t - freshly ground black pepper 1 c - extra virgin olive oil  1 qt - mixed salad greens 1/2 c - gorgonzola cheese crumbles 3/4 c - candied pecans   ...

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Indian Summer Grilled Fruit

Indian Summer Grilled Fruit

Serves 8 4 ea ripe plums, peaches &/or nectarines 8 slices watermelon, 1" thick Olive oil Sea salt (optional) Local honey, goat cheese or fresh peach ice cream 1. Brush fruit with olive oil 2. Place on preheated grill, medium high heat 3. Cook 3 minutes each side,...

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