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HOMEMADE CURRY PASTE. For convenience, we usually have store-bought Thai green and red curry paste in the refrigerator. This pandemic has...
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Apr 21, 20201 min read


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TROUT, 2 WAYS. My husband and I like the taste of Rainbow Trout. We make it a habit to order it on the menu at California Fish Grill or...
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Apr 17, 20201 min read


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FISH DISH. My husband has been honing his culinary skills lately and I'm the happy recipient of his efforts. Here are some of the dishes...
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Apr 14, 20201 min read


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MONTREAL BAGELS. My husband made one of my favorite foods yesterday and it made me very happy. So happy that I forgot how many calories I...
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Apr 8, 20201 min read


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MATCHA TOFU DONUT. I had a craving for matcha tofu donut a few weeks ago. My favorite is from Tea Master Matcha Cafe and Green Tea Shop...
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Apr 4, 20201 min read


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Once in a while, I take a break from eating oatmeal for breakfast. Here are some of my favorite breakfast dishes prepared by my husband:...
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Mar 30, 20201 min read


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EMPANADA. I wish I can eat all my favorite foods while trying to lower cholesterol and lose weight. One of my favorite foods is the...
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Mar 21, 20202 min read


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Edamame pasta with Impossible Meat Bolognese sprinkled with Nutritional Yeast and drizzled with Truffle oil
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Mar 16, 20201 min read


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When my aunt was craving for stuffed pasta shells, my husband cooked Conchiglie with 2 kinds of stuffing-Italian sausage and mushrooms as...
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Mar 12, 20201 min read


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VEGAN LASAGNA. When I asked my husband what the most favorite dish was at his tasting interview, he blurted out "vegan lasagna". My eyes...
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Mar 9, 20201 min read


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My husband has a favorite pizza dough recipe for a thin crust pizza. Whenever he has time, he makes this dough and gets creative with the...
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Oct 30, 20191 min read


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ENERGY BITES. I think about my sister every time I make these healthy bites. I introduced this snack a while back and she wasn't really...
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Sep 16, 20191 min read


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"PARMESAN TRUFFLE FRIES" (mock). Yesterday, I had a major craving for Parmesan Truffle Fries. Everything about this food is bad for me. I...
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Sep 10, 20191 min read


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SWEET POTATO "PASTA". I was craving for pasta last weekend. When my husband and I went to Trader Joe's, I went to the pasta aisle and...
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Sep 7, 20191 min read


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I had colonoscopy a week ago and loved the feeling of a cleansed system. After the procedure, I vowed to be more intentional in what I...
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Sep 3, 20191 min read


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I have been eating out for two weeks while on vacation. I actually didn't enjoy it because I always wondered about the sodium and sugar...
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Aug 20, 20191 min read


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FLATBREAD PIZZA. My husband makes the best pizza crust. He has a favorite recipe from a classic Italian cookbook that my aunt gave him....
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Jul 16, 20191 min read


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MANGO SMOOTHIE WITH TURMERIC. I try to incorporate turmeric in my dishes and drinks. For this smoothie, I blended frozen mango chunks and...
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Jul 8, 20191 min read


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I try to look through the freezer on a weekly basis to see what I can whip up. Honestly, I'm not a big fan of freezer burn on frozen...
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Jul 3, 20191 min read


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ALL ABOUT THE KALE. I admit, I'm always drawn to kale when I go to the grocery store. I let my imagine run wild when I have kale in the...
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Jun 17, 20191 min read
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