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Andie’s Window on Design: Chef Daniels of Aragosta

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Today’s Window on Design features Chef David Daniels of Boston’s Aragosta Bar + Bistro on Battery Wharf. Chef Daniels, Aragosta cuisine is best described as "ItalianMediterranean meets New England, with a menu that features everything from small bites to hearty entrees, and includes hand-made pastas, prime meats and New England seafood. The menu changes seasonally to make the most of ingredients sourced from local farms and fishermen." A Boston native, Chef Daniels has...

Delicious Summertime Beverages

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  Summer is on its way and we are daydreaming of warm afternoons sitting with friends on the terrace with a cool delectable beverage in hand. The following recipes are a good starting point for some of the most popular libations from Manhattans to Mojitos. Which is your favorite?     Morning Glory Mimosa with About.com Mimosas are often served at special occasions or events, we say break out the bubbly on a relaxed Sunday morning! “The Morning Glory Mimosa takes...

The Beneficial Alkaline Diet

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We’ve all heard about the many benefits of a diet high in fruits and vegetables. There is yet another benefit being touted by health experts and doctors like Dr. Oz—a diet full of leafy greens and juicy fruits help keep inflammation within the body at bay. A first aid mechanism, inflammation is your body’s response to trauma and other stressors, which is a good thing. But chronic inflammation is believed to lead to a myriad of health problems says Dr. Oz. “Inflammation,...

Sub-Zero Wolf Warming Drawer and Recipe

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Between marshmallow topped yams and rich brown gravy, a scrumptious holiday feast brings with it the feat of getting the food to the table hot and ready to eat. Food preparation during this time can take hours with limited stove and oven space, leaving some dishes out in the cold or in danger of being overcooked. That’s why we love Sub-Zero Wolf’s Warming Drawer. The unit gives the home chef control over the elements to keep moist foods moist and crisp foods crisp all while...

Thanksgiving Medley With Sub-Zero Wolf

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The Thanksgiving table we aspire to... Other favorites... via via via The Sub-Zero Wolf website is a great resource for meal prep and delicious recipes. We can't wait to try the sweet potatoes.   Sweet Potatoes With Maple Butter via Sub-Zero Wolf 3 large sweet potatoes ½ cup unsalted butter 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 3 tablespoons maple syrup Preheat Wolf oven in ROAST at 400° F (204°C). Prick each sweet potato at least...

BabyCakes Bakery Covers the Classics

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Crown Publishing From Vital Juice comes a tip about Erin McKenna's latest cookbook, BabyCakes Covers the Classics: Gluten-Free Vegan Recipes from Donuts to Snickerdoodles. For McKenna, who is chef owner of the wildly popular BabyCakes Bakeries in Los Angeles and New York City, this is her second cookbook. Her first carries the equally long and very specific title, BabyCakes: Vegan, (Mostly) Gluten-Free, and (Mostly) Sugar-Free Recipes from New York's Most Talked-About Bakery. It...

Recipe: Healthy Spring Rolls

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Here is a delicious recipe for a healthy alternative to deep fried appetizers: Spring rolls 1 cup cooked bean thread noodles or white rice two carrots, julienned ½ cucumber seeded and julienned ¼ c chopped fresh mint protein options: ¼ block firm tofu, marinated in soy sauce and sauteed to heat or ½ c chicken breast marinated in soy sauce, shredded or 20 small shrimp, cooked spring roll wrappers Combine first five ingredients in a bowl. Dip one spring roll wrapper in...