Different recipe for your next Super Bowl party

Thyme Carrot Chips with Potato-Yogurt Dip

By Jared Koch / January 28, 2013 /

Want a winning snack for this Sunday’s Super Bowl? Forget the bagged snacks; whip up this inventive potato dip with carrot chips.

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Discover the power of rye with this dark Finnish bread baked using a very old starter passed down from generation to generation.

Finnish Fare: Nordic Breads

By Jared Koch / January 22, 2013 /

A staple of the Stone Age, a venerated foodstuff of the Vikings: Nordic Breads’ whole grain rye bread is a hearty find. Get a taste, plus a sandwich recipe.

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The coconut oil, honey and oats in the Clean Plates granola recipe are great for your immune system.

Coco-nut Granola

By Jared Koch / January 21, 2013 /

You might just beat not only the cold, but a cold with this coco-nutty granola, baked with immunity-strengthening coconut oil and anti-bacterial honey.

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The principal idea of a macrobiotic diet is balance and this recipe illustrates it.

Macrobiotics

By Jared Koch / January 21, 2013 /

Is a macrobiotic diet right for you? Find out what this philosophy means, and how to make a quick macrobiotic meal, from chef Shandoah Goldman.

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Celebrity trainer and nutritional consultant Harley Pasternak shares his secrets to a healthy diet.

Food Talk: Harley Pasternak

By Jared Koch / January 11, 2013 /

Celebrity trainer and nutritional consultant Harley Pasternak shares his secrets to a healthy diet.

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Owney's White Rum is the first product to come from this Brooklyn distillery, while the dark rum ages in barrels.

Spirit Talk: Owney’s Rum

By Jared Koch / January 5, 2013 /

Think all rum comes from abroad? Think again: here’s a non-GMO version that’s being made by one woman, in Brooklyn.

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Veggie burgers, tofu, faux meats, vegan sweets aren't all that healthy after all.

4 Surprisingly Unhealthy Vegetarian Foods

By Jared Koch / January 4, 2013 /

Swapping out meat for tofu is the healthy way to go. Or is it? You might be surprised to learn which vegetarian foods aren’t actually good for you.

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Meat is a requisite part of this yoga master's feel-good diet.

Food Talk: Bryan Kest

By Jared Koch / January 3, 2013 /

What does a star yogi eat? Surprise: it may not be what you think.

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Unhealthy snacks health food

Sneaky Snacks: 5 Healthy-Sounding Foods That Aren’t Always Healthy

By Jared Koch / December 17, 2012 /

Think you can recognize a healthy snack? Sometimes, it’s not so easy. Here are five foods that aren’t always as good for us as we guessed.

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Pomegranate French 75 cocktail recipe

Pomegranate Party: A Twist on the French 75 Cocktail

By Jared Koch / December 16, 2012 /

Paint the town red with Rouge Tomate’s recipe for a twist on a classic cocktail.

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Sufganiyot for Hanukkah recipe tips

Sufganiyot

By Jared Koch / December 11, 2012 /

What’s better than a jelly donut? How about one that’s made with more nutritious oil, sweetener and flour? Check out our special recipe.

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SQIRL preserves by Jessica Koslow

The Clean Plates Special: Acting Sqirlly

By Jared Koch / December 7, 2012 /

In an exclusive article for Martha Stewart’s Whole Living Daily, we interview chef/jam and fermentation guru Jessica Koslow about what she’s pickling now—and share a recipe.

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Tree-to-bar chocolate from Grenada Chocolate Company

Tree to Bar: The Grenada Chocolate Company

By Jared Koch / November 27, 2012 /

Mott Green launched Grenada Chocolate Co. in 1999, possibly the first organic, tree-to-bar chocolate makers, with a dozen local cocoa farmers as shareholders in the chocolate co-op.

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Gluten-free tasty bread from Against the Grain Gourmet

Delicious Gluten-free Bread? Cheese, Please!

By Jared Koch / November 26, 2012 /

Against the Grain leaves grain out entirely, replacing it with excellent, fresh, locally produced ingredients—like fresh mozzarella cheese.

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Frank Reese wants you to eat heritage turkeys for Thanksgiving

Talking Turkey with the Godfather of American Poultry

By Jared Koch / November 20, 2012 /

Frank Reese, a heritage turkey farmer for sixty years, discusses heritage turkey breeds, sustainable poultry farming, and Thanksgiving shopping tips.

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A delicious gluten-free and vegan apple tart recipe

Thanksgiving Sides Series: Healthy and Delicious Apple Tart Recipe. Seriously!

By Jared Koch / November 19, 2012 /

Clean Plates is delighted to offer our readers a scrumptious series of healthful, delicious and nutritious side dishes for Thanksgiving, ideal for contributing to the holiday table or combining for a luscious, plant-based meal.

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These Thanksgiving side recipes spotlight seasonal veggies

Thanksgiving Sides Series: Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Parsnip Puree Recipes

By Jared Koch / November 16, 2012 /

Clean Plates is delighted to offer our readers a scrumptious series of healthful, delicious and nutritious side dishes for Thanksgiving, ideal for contributing to the holiday table or combining for a luscious, plant-based meal.

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Escarole recipe from Top Chef star Antonia Lofaso

The Clean Plates Special: Escarole with Top Chef’s Antonia Lofaso

By Jared Koch / November 15, 2012 /

Welcome to the latest in The Clean Plates Special, written exclusively for Martha Stewart’s Whole Living online. We dished with chef Antonia Lofaso of Top Chef about her wild ways of eating escarole raw.

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Thanksgiving side dish recipe for roasted root vegetables

Thanksgiving Sides Series: Roasted Roots Recipe

By Jared Koch / November 14, 2012 /

Clean Plates is delighted to offer our readers a scrumptious series of healthful, delicious and nutritious side dishes for Thanksgiving, ideal for contributing to the holiday table or combining for a luscious, plant-based meal.

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Recipe for Thanksgiving side soup

Thanksgiving Sides Series: Start with Soup

By Jared Koch / November 13, 2012 /

Clean Plates is delighted to offer our readers a scrumptious series of healthful, delicious and nutritious side dishes for Thanksgiving, ideal for contributing to the holiday table or combining for a luscious, plant-based meal.

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Pre-cycled produce from sustainable grocery store in.gredients

Waste-Free Groceries: Ingredients

By Jared Koch / November 8, 2012 /

In an effort to reduce packaging waste generated by food, a new Austin grocery store is shunning recycling in favor of “precycling,” the practice of avoiding recycling by not creating packaging in the first place.

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Vegan author Ruby Roth writes children's books to spread the word

Ruby Roth: Children’s Author and Vegan Advocate

By Jared Koch / October 15, 2012 /

Vegan art teacher Ruby Roth looked for books that would help explain her diet to children; when she couldn’t find any that “didn’t have talking animals and vegetables,” she decided to write her own.

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Ayurvedic teas by MissionRoot

Drink to Your Health with Bottled Ayurvedic Tea

By Jared Koch / October 8, 2012 /

The ancient healing system of Ayurveda has been followed throughout India for more than 5,000 years. MissionRoot, an organic bottled iced tea company, brings this holistic practice to the refrigerator case.

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Customize your own bowl or follow this recipe

Build-a-Bowl: A Healthy Meal Everyone Will Eat (We Promise)

By Jared Koch / October 4, 2012 /

One of the easiest ways to please everyone’s palate while still providing a healthy meal is the Build-a-Bowl. Using a variety of nutritious foods and condiments, everyone creates a custom bowl with the flavors they want.

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