Brazilian Style Black Beans and Rice – Feijoada and More The word feijoada comes from the word feijão, which is Portuguese for beans. Feijoada is a black bean stew that is brewed with a variety of salted and smoked pork and beef products from carne-seca to smoked pork spareribs. The rich, smoky stew is then served with rice, sautéed […]
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Mujadara is a classic Arabic recipe featuring cooked lentils and rice, caramelized onions, herbs and yogurt. It’s a delicious vegetarian main dish! This version calls for brown rice instead of white (if you want to use white, see recipe notes). Recipe yields 4 generous servings. INGREDIENTS 4 medium cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 2 bay
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4/28/23, 10:12 AM Spaghetti all’Assassina (Assassin’s Spaghetti) Caramelized tomato sauce makes this a wonderfully savory dish. The reduction of the tomato broth brings out the sweetness of the tomatoes which balances well with the spiciness of the chili flakes. By Chef John | Published on January 31, 2023 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25
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Younger Next Year Review (a book review) Before you think, naw, not for me, I can say from experience that it’s never too late to start. Keep an open mind as your read this, and you may come away surprised. Don’t overdo what you can do from the start because you want to keep coming
When I talk with my patients about exercise, I often tell them the story of Sophie, my friend Becky’s mother, who died of respiratory illness at age 83. When I flew to San Francisco to attend the funeral, I hadn’t seen Sophie in 15 years. I remembered her as a vibrant, athletic woman who seemed
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Dementia – A Growing Concern I think that we all know of someone, a friend, loved one or relative, who is/has dementia. In a recent article in the HuffPost (week of May 20, 2023), it was reported that one of three people will develop dementia in their lifetime in the UK. Over half of
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5 Anti-Inflammatory Dairy Foods You Should Be Eating Do dairy foods fan the fire of inflammation or help stamp it out? Milk and milk products are often controversial because they’re thought to increase inflammation due to their saturated fat. Inflammation is your body’s built-in defense mechanism, and despite its bad reputation, it’s a
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