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Now that Valentine’s Day has passed, we can fully pay attention to the hearts that matter rather than the paper cut outs or the ones made of chocolate. February not only showers us with hearts from cards and candies, but it also takes the title of Heart Health Awareness Month. More than ever, women must take an interest in their heart health since heart disease ranks as the number one preventable killer of women.
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Traditionally February is the time of year when we treat our loved ones to little gestures of appreciation. How about getting something you and your family will both appreciate instead? As part of their special “Sweetheart of a Deal” promotion, Pampered Chef has bundled several of their most popular kitchen accessories, helping you create wonderful dishes your whole family will enjoy, but with the convenience you’ll love even more.
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Since many of us are having Valentine’s Day at home this year, why not make something special for you and your significant other? This recipe from Fresh Home magazine will make for a casual but intimate evening. It also contains naturally libido-boosting ingredients like carrots, cinnamon, and pineapple.
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The Oscars are coming up and that means another Sunday night that I have an excuse to throw a party. Of course, what would a party be without some awesome hors d’oeuvres to snack on while watching your favorite stars walk the red carpet?
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When Valentines Day rolls around each year, I set my eyes on a bit of warmth amidst the cold winter weather. Looking forward to this holiday often leads me to look back on my most memorable romantic memories of the past. One that I could never possibly forget was when my husband proposed at L’Auberge Chez Francois, a quaint French country inn that provided the perfect setting and dining experience to make the occasion so utterly unforgettable. Chef Jacques, the chef responsible for our culinary journey that night, has published a wonderful cookbook filled from cover to cover with romantic meal plans that can help you plan the perfect meal for that special someone this Valentine’s Day.
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My husband and I tend to stay at home on Valentine’s Day. We find that most restaurants are too crowded and expensive, plus the emphasis on romance seems a bit forced. For other couples, finding the funds to go out to eat and hire a babysitter is tough. That’s why the trend this year is to have a romantic dinner at home.
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While I do not suffer from acid reflux, I’m all for healthy eating and balanced diets. So when I received an invitation to an event at the French Culinary Institute to learn about the intriguingly named, Dropping Acid: The Reflux Diet Cookbook & Cure, I happily signed up.
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The flavor of garlic is irreplaceable in numerous recipes, but the messy peel and chop garlic process often leaves the flavor unexplored. Enter Garlic Gold.
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When it comes to losing weight, there’s not one-size-fits-all diet. Some people like going to group meetings. Others like to join an online site to manage their food journal. Yet, here’s something to be said for a traditional approach of counting calories. That’s where the 400 Calorie Fix: The Easy New Rule for Permanent Weight Loss! comes in. Written by Liz Vaccariello, author of the Flat Belly Diet, Mindy Herman, RD and the Editors of Prevention magazine, this cookbook and eating plan can help you lose the weight.
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