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 All across the River Region, restaurant patrons are catching glimpses of their chefs dipping out of their kitchens to pick a few handfuls of Rosemary or Basil from discreet restaurant herb gardens. The uninitiated may have thought the small, green plants were mere shrubbery, only to realize the fresh, chopped leaves would soon be a … [Read More]   Cutting back on sugar intake is a smart move for any diet. Excessive sugar consumption is closely tied with obesity, tooth decay and countless other health problems, all of which everyone clearly wants to avoid. Super-sweet, processed foods often contain high fructose corn syrup and sugar in levels that aren’t healthy in any context. Even … [Read More]  A trip to your area farmer’s market will confirm that Alabama agriculture is alive and well. Fruits and vegetables such as cantaloupe, watermelon, tomatoes, eggplant, blueberries, onions, peppers, summer squash, okra, green beans, sweet potatoes, figs, and muscadines are just a few of the many foods you’ll find in season in Alabama right now. Just … [Read More]  The good news is that many Americans are lingering a bit longer in the produce isle; the bad news is that sometimes, making healthy and sustainable choices can be confusing. Do I buy the organic oranges from California or the non-organic oranges from Florida that only had to travel a short way to get to … [Read More] |
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