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I am a total pepper lover! I recently purchased a black & white pepper mill, but I don't actually know the difference between peppercorns.
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  • DietID_TeamDietitians As far as I know, black peppercorns started out green, but were dried, so that is why they are now black. White peppercorn also started out green, but they had their skin removed and are...
  • sugardetoxme White red green black are all the same plant. I have a peppercorn plant in my home now!
  • sugardetoxme I prefer seasoning with white pepper. A lot less strong than black
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Why tech people drink soylent - via the NY Times.
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I don't understand why this is such a good thing? Has anyone tried it? Is this really some big in...
I don't understand why this is such a good thing? Has anyone tried it? Is this really some big innovation?
  • Udi We ponder this question a lot at the office. Thanks for sharing
  • brittanymbarton sounds awful. I've heard it described as drinking pancake batter. Not to mention I don't think it's possible to get adequate nutrition from it.
  • gingerandchorizo I don't think I can ever do that because I love eating too much ;-)
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Picked up some radishes with beautiful greens at the local farm shop today. Any recipe ideas?
10yr Wheelock Hall Farm Shop
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  • DietID_TeamDietitians Toast with goat cheese, topped with radishes!
  • munchiemummy @rachna great idea!!! I might try grilling them and making a pesto from the greens, too!
  • Brianne I learned how to pickle radishes when I was a kid. It made the spicy ones easier to eat.
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Food to lower cholesterol
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  • darkchocolatepeanutbutter Hey, great question! There are two types of cholesterol, LDL and HDL. HDL is the healthier type of cholesterol while LDL is less healthy so there are certain foods that can raise HDL levels. Eating...
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Anyone have good savory oatmeal recipes? Will be featured at the Greenmarket!
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We will be doing a cooking demo at the union square Greenmarket on Wednesday using local grains, and we would love to feature your recipe!
Have you ever wanted to own a restaurant? (One Night at Kachka is fascinating)
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Ive always wanted to own a restaurant, until I read kitchen confidential, and then I wanted it ev...
Ive always wanted to own a restaurant, until I read kitchen confidential, and then I wanted it even more! This is a great piece about running a restaurant. If you have wanted to own a restaurant, d...
  • garv Can totally relate to this ! In fact , reading it is more exciting than being part of the scene!
Is dashi the "new" stock?
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Who is a dashi fan? I've never made it, but imagine it would indeed be a great stand-in for veggi...
Who is a dashi fan? I've never made it, but imagine it would indeed be a great stand-in for veggie stock. I always used the box kind (except for Thanksgiving when I make my own) and don't mind it a...
  • Udi What is Dashi?
  • annefood @Udi it's a Japanese broth made from water, kombu (kelp) and bonito flakes (dried tuna). The nice thing is that you can make it without fresh ingredients.
Hello, I just got my gallbladder out and was wondering what are some good healthy foods to eat. Any suggestions?
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  • annefood I hope you heal quickly @Byanez ! Are there any limitations that your doctor has set, or are you free to eat all sorts of foods post surgery? In general, a healthful diet contains plenty of...
  • DietID_TeamDietitians @Byanez! Hope you're doing better! I'd definitely check with your physician for specific dietary restrictions, however from what I know about gal bladder removal surgery is that you want to eat...
  • Byanez Thank you I'll try these!
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Giveaway for this beautiful WOLF gourmet skillet is on my Instagram page (find this photo @foodbymars) ends Monday!
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What to do with all those artichoke leaves?
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I'm cooking artichoke hearts today, but always despair all the leaves that I have to compost. I'm...
I'm cooking artichoke hearts today, but always despair all the leaves that I have to compost. I'm thinking of making an artichoke soup by soaking the leaves but does anyone else have a good solutio...
  • Georegulus I never really figured out how to use artichokes, so I'd like to know myself!
  • mirasingh I've heard you can steam them with herbs and butter - any herbs if you have some lying around. I also just came across this thread on @food52...
  • olivettefarm I remember an herbalist I met once dried them and used them in teas. I think he may have used them as a digestive. We tried to use the leaves once in stock, but weren't crazy about it.
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