Photo By: S. Duquet Eggplant is abundant right now in our markets. There are skinny ones and buxom ones and some right in between. Last week I wanted to use one of the eggplant we had but had no idea what to do with it. I started slicing it and just decided to wing it. […]
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Happy Monday, both of the Meatless and Labor Day variety. Wishing you an enjoyable last day of this long weekend with your friends and family. Need a last minute veggie dish to pass? There are plenty of searchable options right here on the Exploits blog for you to find fun ideas for the family gathering, […]
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To me, throwing away produce feels worse than losing a $20 bill. The produce was purchased with such good intention. It sat in the fridge or on the counter staring at me until it was too sickly, wrinkly or tired to consume. I hate that. Like all of you, my days and nights are full. […]
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Happy Meatless Monday. Yesterday I was staring at a head of cauliflower that I had purchased several days earlier with high hopes. It was now sitting on the counter for maybe the fifth day, begging me to make it into something or put it out of its misery. When I am in the produce aisle, […]
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Photo By: S. Duquet Now that I am a tomato aficionado I am always on the lookout for interesting varieties. Last week I found some Heirloom Striped Stuffers and flipped. They were ablaze with color and life. They practically leapt off the table into my market bag. The Stuffers are unique because they are shaped […]
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I love spreads and dips and I really love having them at the ready for when I need a fast sandwich or snack. This pate can be used for an appetizer, breakfast spread for bagels or savory pancakes or as a quick snack. It is light on ingredients and huge on flavor. It can be […]
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Happy Meatless Monday. Convenience is important and convenience foods are a lifesaver to have. Especially when you are trying out your Meatless Mondays or Tuesdays. I just figured out an inexpensive and healthful way to create a convenience food that we used to have in our freezer all the time. This version is nearly sodium […]
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Today is the final day for contest entries. Thanks to all of you for sharing Exploits, for “liking” us on Facebook and for following us on Twitter. I have put all of your entries into a huge fishbowl and will reveal the winners Monday morning. Please continue to enter through today. Each time you use […]
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Back in the day Sandy and I used to make Caprese salads our way. I loved fresh Buffalo mozzarella but disliked tomatoes so we would layer the perfect bite as follows: Biggie basil leaf, cucumber and sliced mozzarella drenched in the best Balsamic we had on hand. We would eat them one right after the […]
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As our runs have continued to get longer and longer, the need for hydration throughout the run has become greater. Coach Kelly recommended a hydration belt which holds four 8oz bottles of liquid and has a little pocket for (kale) chapstick or our energy gels. I researched the belts online and found out they were […]
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