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Jan 25
1 min

Why You Should Eat More Rice and Beans

Basic cooking is a great way to de-stress, and preparing rice and beans is as basic as it gets. But what makes this humble dish a global ...

Nov 30, 2020
1 min

Try This 'Chill' CBD Coffee

Here’s a groovy beverage from CBD Distillery. It’s made with just a touch of CBD isolate, an alternative to full-spectrum CBD products. I...

Sep 28, 2020
1 min

The 10 Best and Worst Cities For Vegans

The consumer spending experts at money.co.uk produced a comprehensive report, which identifies the best places to live for vegan food.

Jun 12, 2020
3 min

Covid-19 And American Food Culture

"As we adjust to the ever-changing landscape of medical information, Americans remain resourceful, finding creative ways to cope.

Apr 4, 2020
3 min

The New Normal; Coping With Sheltering In Place

If there has ever been a scenario worthy of justifying an adult tantrum, this would be it".

Oct 1, 2019
6 min

Cancer Prevention And Recovery

The following article, Cancer Prevention and Recovery, a collaborative effort, was written for educational purposes and to raise awareness.

Aug 24, 2019
1 min

Chili Oil

If you ever had any reservations about #nightshades (I did), you might be surprised might want to read an article I wrote @ Huffington Post.

May 1, 2019
2 min

Why We Need Cookbooks

Despite contrary predictions, cookbooks continue to do well in the market place and here's why.

Apr 1, 2019
3 min

Foods That Strengthen Your Immune System And Fight Cancer

Along with research and development, western medicine has come to embrace the importance of maintaining a healthy diet.

Mar 1, 2019
4 min

Anthony Bourdain And Julia Child Moving Past Convention

Bourdain and Child's culinary work both educated and inspired generations of Americans beyond local culture and cuisine.

Sep 1, 2018
2 min

Are You Eating Enough Protein?

For years I suffered symptoms related to a lack of protein in my diet. The symptoms are difficult to distinguish from common maladies.

Dec 21, 2017
4 min

Going Vegan? Read This First.

If you are thinking about going vegan, here is a list of associated nutritional deficits as well a list of foods that are essential.

Nov 13, 2017
2 min

The Dark Side Of The French Fry

French fries were a hit in 1970 until words like trans-fats and acrylamide hit the scene, making those who indulged feel a sense of guilt.

Aug 16, 2017
3 min

Helpful Tips For At-Home Cooks

I may not be able to convince you that cooking your own meals is the way to go, but it is easier than you think.

Mar 16, 2017
2 min

Joy of Cooking

This cookbook with its' robins' egg blue cover has long been a favorite. Within its' pages is a relative treasure trove of recipes.

Mar 9, 2017
2 min

The Value of Being A Stay At Home Mom

Despite my earlier influences I have come to realize that being a stay at home mom (who cooks) is a worthwhile job.

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Laura Crotty

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