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An alternative to a gazillion calories......

Yummy and Healthy!

Calling All Peanut Butter Lovers!

Love peanut butter?  Did you know March 1st was National Peanut Butter Lovers' Day, not to be confused with National Peanut Butter Day, January 24th?  Who knew??

Lots of people, apparently, as there were many blog entries about it this week.  So, do you think you could tell the difference between Jif and Skippy in a blind taste test?  Read more here at the foodista's blog. 

Bummed that you missed this foodie holiday?  No worries!  National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day is coming up April 2nd.  You can read more here.

Enjoy!

Try it Out Tuesday - A "Healthy Bloomin' Onion," Sort of.....

A few months ago, I picked up a new kitchen tool that I finally used over the weekend, an apple cutter. Have you ever used one of these?  When I did finally use it, I was so excited at its ease and easy clean-up that I was doing the happy dance.  Hubby thought I had lost my mind!  So here it is:

 And here's what it does:

  Kind of like a bloomin' onion, without the calories and fat.
Healthy and yummy!
Perfect!  

See the resemblance??

I happen to know that one of our EGS readers has one of these....

Have you used yours yet???

Meatless Monday - Look Who's On Board!

Wonder what these folks have in common?

Kate Moss, model
Sir Paul McCartney, musician
Gwyneth Paltrow, actress
Antonio Villaraigosa, Los Angeles Mayor
Al Gore, former Vice President and Climate Change Supporter
Polly Campbell (Cincinnati.com), long-time Cincinnati restaurant critic

All are on board for Meatless Mondays.  

Are you?

Read more here.

Want to chat about it with others? 

Join the Meatless Monday Twitter Community.

Another Awesome Foodie Resource....

Recently described as "The Facebook for Foodies,"

Foodbuzz.com is a definite must-have resource for foodies everywhere. 

Check it out here.

Enjoy!

Try it Out Tuesday - Healthy Recipes for Healthy Digestion

Looking for great recipes that are digestion-friendly (and tasty?)? Take a look at this web resource, shared by an EGS reader and friend. (Thanks, Lori!)   

Want to learn more about the digestive tract?

Check out The Food Museum: Online Exhibit.

It's Meatless Monday! Farmers' Markets Offer Lots of Great Ingredients

It's ...

What's on your menu tonight?

How about a trip to your local farmers' market to find

great ingredients for the perfect Meatless Monday meal? 

Check out this video for some tasty ideas.

Ready to try going meatless one night a week?

Happy eating and cooking, friends.....

Robin