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Blueberries
Since about 2004, the word has been out that blueberries have high levels of antioxidants. Why is this important? The benefits of antioxidants are tied up in a complex chemical process in the body involving oxygen and free radicals, but the basic point is this: free radicals are bad and antioxidants neutralize their ill effects. » more |
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Chocolate Milk
Chocolate milk is a beverage made with two beloved ingredients: milk and chocolate. This combination is also popular in a solid candy form known as milk chocolate. What people love about chocolate milk (and milk chocolate) is the smoothness of texture and flavor – the texture becomes creamy and the flavor of chocolate is sweetened by sugars in the milk. >> more |
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Spanish Coffee
It is not known whether or not the Spaniards were the first ones to actually add alcohol to their coffee or not but it has been a very common Spanish tradition for centuries; including having this drink early in the morning hours. >> more |
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Types of Pasta
Pasta is made with flour, and the type of flour used can affect the flavor of the pasta as well as nutritional content. The three most common types of flour used in pasta are semolina flour, unbleached white flour, and whole wheat flour. >> more |
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Flank Steak
It is best to purchase flank steak that has a clear red color. Beef normally is purplish-red, but when exposed to oxygen it takes on a cherry-red hue known as the “bloom.” While the exterior is bright red, the interior of the meat retains the darker color. >> more |
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California Wine
The first commercial winery in the state was founded in St. Helena in the Napa Valley in 1861, and the first Bordeaux style winery followed in Rutherford, California. It was called Inglebrook, and was begun in 1879. >> more |
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