Archive for October, 2008


  • Mary: Finished up a snack plate of grapes & baby carrots. Grazing – an easy way to get veggies in. They are gone before you know it. #
  • I just let Trader Joe’s and they sell a

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In a nutshell: The problematic melamine, an industrial solvent, has made it ways from China to the U.S. and other countries in numerous products. A few weeks ago, it was candy and flavored drinks, and now biscuits. What…

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  • Planning when I am going to do my exercise today. If you don’t plan, it won’t happen. #
  • Mary: Mid-morning snack. Newman’s Own Hermits – cinnamon bar cookie with organic, natural ingredients. Healthy & tasty. Only 80

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Have you noticed how many chicken wing joints have sprung up in the last few years?

In the city I live in, there must be at least a half dozen.

The other day I was having a conversation with…

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  • Woke up to the smell of freshly baked bread from my new bread machine, which I had set up last night and put on a timer to be done by 6:00am #
  • Made a grilled cheese sandwich

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I know that organic food is important to many of you. I find myself eating more and more of it myself because of the uncertainty of what is in our food…

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  • Sharing healthy food tips with my niece at the University of Toledo. #
  • Twittering to find other foodies #
  • I got lost and couldn’t find my way out of the park on foot (don’t ask). I

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Twitter is the hottest thing since sliced bread.  Are you Twittering?  Everybody is doing it — and now, even Dunkin’ Donuts.  Check out Dunkin’ Donuts official page at www.twitter.com/DunkinDonuts.

Followers can keep up with the…

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Want to be part of a Food Network TV show?  Now’s your chance.  Details below.

Love to watch the Food Network but can’t cook as well as your favorite star?  Now’s your chance to have your Grilling question answered,…

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In a nutshell: Here’s a pet food recall affecting cat food in 15 states sold at Wal-Mart stores. For a change it’s not about melamine. Imagine that?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — FRANKLIN, Tenn. – October 27, 2008 – Mars…

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