Report: The Sugar Lobby Threatens Organizations, Buries Science on Health Effects

Report: The Sugar Lobby Threatens Organizations, Buries Science on Health Effects

Truvia pear pie

I used my standard apple pie recipe from Betty Crocker's cookbook and substituted Truvia brown sugar blend and pears. I followed the Truvia package instructions to substitute the sweetener.

Win!  It really tastes good. The Truvia site says their apple pie recipe contains 70% less sugar and 20% less calories than the sugared variety.

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Solar Freakin Roadways

If you care about reducing animal injuries and environmental issues, this is a must watch. Seriously. Watch this.

EDIT: This technology has come under quite a bit of scrutiny, so here's a place to start.

Easy Mediterranean Lunch Salad

1 can of chic peas
1 beefsteak tomato
1 medium cucumber
1 tbs fresh mint
juice of 1/2 a lemon
dash of ground cumin
1 garlic clove
8 oz drained yogurt (plain) [can be made with fat-free or vegan yogurt if you wish]
salt and pepper

Drain your beans. Meanwhile, dice the tomato and drain.

Separately, dice the cucumber and mix in the salt. Set aside for 10 minutes, then pour off the juice.  Add the yogurt, pepper, and cumin. Crush the garlic and julienne the mint. Mix everything together.

Eat as a salad or sandwich filling.

Easter Menu!

It was dinner for two today, so I didn't want to be overstuffed and left with too many leftovers.  Everything came out well.  I had eggplant in my main course, as a nod to the holiday. ;)

Bevande

Rum Sour

Antipasti

Deviled Eggs

Primi

Lasagna Alla Norma

Secondi

Stuffed Peppers

Dolce

Italian Pastries