by Stan Kalson — The following are a few recipes for great appetizers that has been shared by Jessica Metz, a registered dietician and owner of the former Mandala Tearoom, that was located in Scottsdale, Ariz.: White Bean Hummus Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups white beans, cooked and drained 1/4 cup tahini 3 tablespoons lemon juice […]
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The Ayurvedic Corner: sesame oil and tahini
October 13, 2012
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by Kevin Afuso — As we settle into winter, the cooling, drying elements of the season begin to emerge. An excellent ingredient for keeping the body warm and balanced is sesame oil. Sesame oil is derived from sesame seeds and, ayurvedically, it has a sweet and bitter taste that is heating in its digestive action. […]
The versatile, tasty potato
September 5, 2012
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by Stan Kalson — There is a love affair between Americans and the potato, and cooler weather rekindles memories of potato recipes that fill and nourish. Controversy surrounds the white potato’s nutritional benefits — some believe that a large percentage of the population is allergic to it. Others feel that when eaten in moderation, the […]
February 12, 2013
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