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This is a recipe that transports me back to my childhood. A traditional Italian comfort dish, stuffed artichokes were (and still are) a staple around our holiday table every year. Stuffed artichokes are a perfect artichoke appetizer! Whether you’re hosting a gathering for the holidays this year or attending a party at someone else’s house, I am confident my mother’s…
The powerful benefits of Moringa If you enjoy drinking tea or eating soup during these cold winter months, there’s a great new way to get some of your important nutrients. Moringa is a powerful superfood that comes from the tree Moringa oleifera. The leaves and pods are packed with vitamins, minerals, protein and other antioxidants. This nourishing plant has been…
The better you feel, the higher your frequency will be
Celebrating the holiday season always makes me nostalgic. This recipe is without flour and is gluten-free. You need 4 ingredients: peeled almonds, sugar, egg whites and vanilla extract – you might already have everything in your cupboard. Surprise your family or make them as a little pick-me-up for yourself. They are done in 15min and you will LOVE them!! …
ABC’s of increasing the bacteria you want growing in your gut Prebiotics and probiotics are bacteria that keep your intestinal tract healthy and support your immune system. The importance of their function is becoming clear, yet many of us still don’t really understand what they really do. How do prebiotics and probiotics really work, what benefits do they offer, and…
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Celebrating the holiday season always makes me nostalgic. Italian Lemon Knot Cookies (aka Tarallucci in Italian) is simply a drop cookie that has been formed into a “knot”. These tasty cookies are a yummy holiday treat bursting with citrusy-lemon flavor. I can remember my mom standing in our kitchen during the Christmas season lovingly rolling out the dough. We all…
Celebrating the holiday season always makes me nostalgic. Having grown up in an Italian-American home, I’ve always shared a special love of food and cooking with my family. During Christmastime, I can remember spending hours in the kitchen with my mom Bettina, creating these fantastic seasonal dishes, many of which were the original Sicilian recipes handed down from my grandmother…
