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How to Squeeze the Most Juice from a Lemon | Tasting Table
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"If you want to get every last drop of juice out of that citrus, a microwave is your new best friend."
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DietID_TeamDietitians Yes! I do this with frozen limes and lemons and get SO much more juice out.
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lauren Really good to know! Do you microwave it whole or cut it first?
Look at the crystalline texture of this beauty: Queso Invierno from Vermont Shepherd #cheeseoftheday
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RahulRaRa @cheesegrotto- I've sen crystals like this in cheese and it seems to give the cheese a nice crunch, but how do these form? Do they just take a lot of time?
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cheesegrotto @RahulRaRa Those are protein crystals that are concentrated protein chains. as the cheeses ages, it gets more dense, creating this crystallization. they are filled with the amino acid tyrosine that...
Why Your Granola Is Really a Dessert - The New York Times
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i've been on a muesli train for quite some time because of this. Check the package of your granola before you dollop piles on your yogurt!
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annefood 30 g of sugar in the article- yikes!The kind I just ate has 6g sugar per half cup, sweetened with molasses and honey. It also has organic nuts, seeds, oats, unsweetened coconut and spices. I mix in...
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garv I add flax seeds & sun flower seeds to up the nutrition quotient. Try alternating between banana & dates , works brilliantly
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JenniferEmilson It's kinda scary, since granola is touted as 'good for you' food! That's why I make ours- can totally control how sweet it is. And what goes in it ☺️
Dig inn is a great place for a distraction-free meal, especially if you're eating alone.
Dig Inn Seasonal Market
Got a veggie plate, and broke out my book. I was happy to see lots of others doing the same, and not list perusing twitter the whole time :)
A healthy alternative !! Zipfizz! Just add the mix to a water bottle and shake well!!! You can find it at Costco or even online !
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Day 2/1: Avoid Soda Level I
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annefood Hey @mbayleehall8 ! Welcome to Foodstand! So glad you've decided to join the Avoid Soda Challenge. Unfortunately we don't recommend Zipfizz because even though it's marketed as healthy energy, it...
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DietID_TeamDietitians Welcome @mbayleehall8!! re: Zipfizz, I agree - we don't recommend drinks like zipfizz for the reasons @annefood mentioned above. If you're looking for a fizzy alternative, try regular seltzer or...
Quick trip under the broiler then add to favorite dishes and enjoy.
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AMK What's on them, Chef?
Cheese tasting on a budget
From your market's cheese section, create a tasting plate from the "odds and ends" bin of small leftover pieces.
I put together this tasting plate of Dutch Goudas all from Uniekass, purchased for...
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DietID_TeamDietitians Great idea!!
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Brianne I've done this for parties. Even at Eataly they sometimes have small leftover pieces available.
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JenniferEmilson Great idea!!
#nofoodwaste #FoodRevolution tip - squeeze the juice out of a mango pit + lemon juice to make tangy dressing
This salad had local greens and roasted beets
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etsummer This is a great idea! I'm always bummed about how much 'stuff' is still left on a mango pit once you do your best to cut the fruit away.
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PizzaCat Can't wait to try it! Good idea.
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DietID_TeamDietitians Totally agree @etsummer. But as a kid it was always my job to try to gnaw off every last mango fiber off the pit. I got pretty good at it, though you definitely need a toothpick handy