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Honey Maple Granola

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The folks responsible for Food Day are not great lovers of dessert. Let me amend that: They are not great lovers of my kind of dessert–rich and decadent and sinful meal-finishers are not encouraged. No, they recommend a diet that includes only two servings of dessert a day, where an example of a serving is more »

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These homemade treats are full of pumpkin and whole grains. That makes them perfect for Halloween and Food Day. (I can’t pass up a chance to add a little Halloween twist this time of the year!)

Date and Walnut Wheat Berry Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

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As the summer winds down, students everywhere are gearing up for a new school year. Despite always enjoying my summer vacations to the fullest, I always looked forward to heading back to school in the fall; though I never put much thought into my packed lunches. For the more sophisticated kids’ palates, (and for yours!) more »

Colorful Cumin Quinoa Salad with Cilantro

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As far as fresh herbs go, cilantro is is both one of the most loved and hated. For some people – my dad included – cilantro tastes like soap… apparently due to a genetic predisposition. Thank goodness I inherited my mom’s affinity for this particular herb because I absolutely adore Mexican food, a cuisine that more »