Although cranberries come to mind in the fall, I appreciate using the frozen and dried form year round. As well as known benefits for the urinary system, cranberries tout antioxidants and I appreciate the tarter profile as well as low glycemic index. Even natural sugars can cause glucose overload and make smoothies high calorie as [...]

Just look at this place. How could you resist? We stumbled across it in the Back Bay area of downtown. Any handmade sweet treat your heart desires plus delightful gifts to bring back home for the neighbor that got your mail or your housesitter! L.A. Burdick Chocolate Shop & Tea Room http://www.burdickchocolate.com/chocolateshop-cafe-boston.aspx 220 Clarendon St. [...]

Mashed cauliflower and the thinner form, cauliflower puree, are on restaurant menus everywhere. In addition to being known for its anticancer properties, this cruciferous vegetable is less fibrous than broccoli and has a more mellow flavor. Cauliflower absorbs seasonings well and takes on the profile of whatever it is cooked in or with. It’s truly [...]