Holiday pounds linger into the new year
In Sacramento, Overeaters Anonymous members joke that a three pronged disease marks the holidays Halloween Thanksgiving and Christmas. Doctors note holiday weight gain and stress raise the risk of backsliding, with gyms seeing spikes in January. Weight-loss programs report rising customers as resolutions begin.
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Nourishing comfort foods for cold season meals
Cold season prompts simple, hearty dishes. Ginger chicken noodle soup with soy and cilantro offers warmth. Turkey loaf with red pepper cream provides a savory bake, while microwave apples and fruit shakes add easy sides and desserts. Recipes from canned foods councils and brands accompany practical tips for recovery and seeking care if symptoms worsen.
The Kitchen of the Future May Do Your Shopping and Cooking
A British-led team envisions an intelligent kitchen linked to the Internet by 2010. The system uses bar codes and built-in scanners to track ingredients, order groceries online, and guide automatic cooking. It promises fewer chores, with a central computer managing recipes and appliance coordination.
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Brussels sprouts on the plate beyond the dislike
The piece argues readers have warmed to Brussels sprouts, recounting an Aubrift Chicago dining anecdote where tiny cabbages accompanied a veal chop. It offers storage tips and two recipes, Braised Sprouts with Pears and Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Maple Butter, noting their health benefits and seasonal availability.
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Aubrift
Chicago
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