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How to Make Homemade Almond Butter

April 21, 2010
almond butter

I was amazed at how easy this was to make and how good it is. I will NEVER be tempted to eat commercial peanut butter again. I am looking forward to soaking and dehydrating some peanuts so that I can also make peanut butter. I think the success of this recipe is very much due [...]

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Carob Chips are a Good Alternative to Chocolate

April 11, 2010
carob pods

Carob is a healthy alternative to chocolate, with no caffeine or theobromine which are stimulants. This makes carob a good to give to children and those allergic to chocolate or those trying to avoid caffeine. Carob has more natural sweetness than cocoa and lots of the B vitamins, and 3 times more calcium than cocoa. [...]

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Mayonnaise Recipe

March 12, 2010
mayonnaise

Mayo was the failed recipe… but not today! Use a hand immersion blender for quick and easy mayo.

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This week at TNC: new Logo and food for sick people

January 22, 2010
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We have a new logo, and have been under the weather this week, but stay tuned, a lot of cooking will be going on this weekend. Also in this post, a synopsis of what to eat when you’re sick, and a few simple things to cook for those who are not feeling well.

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Deep Thoughts and Breaded Chicken

December 12, 2009
breaded breast of chicken

Pan-fried breaded chicken is healthier than you think if you fry in healthy oil.

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