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Would flavorful function win over better tasting personal preference?

A recent Nutritional Food Pairings article has me wondering – how much of a selling feature is such a concept?  Nutrient synergies are hardly a new finding. I still recall from my ’80s clinical training that iron is better absorbed with a vitamin C rich food, or even just the acidity – like from ground […]
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From Lauren’s kitchen!

Check out my sweet potato recipes.  The moist, dense texture of sweet potatoes can eliminate the need for margarine or shortening in quickbreads and cookies while their sweetness requires less additional sugar.  These are loaded with beta carotene too!   Sweet Potato Bread   1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon […]
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From Lauren’s kitchen!

Check out my sweet potato recipes.  The moist, dense texture of sweet potatoes can eliminate the need for margarine or shortening in quickbreads and cookies while their sweetness requires less additional sugar.  These are loaded with beta carotene too!   Sweet Potato Bread   1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon […]
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