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There I was, like so many others, forking over five dollars for a specialty coffee that I could have easily made at home. Yet, just the other day I complained to a friend that a vacation was not in my budget. So, I decided to calculate the number of times I had spent five dollars […]
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When my son was three years old, he frequently burst into tears over the most trivial of things. Potty training was the worst. There was a solid three months (maybe more, I blocked it out) where he did not want to use the bathroom by himself, and when I asked him to, he would absolutely […]
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It’s that time when my monthly grocery budget and my zeal for overbuying must work in unison. To put it more plainly, I’ve got a bunch of produce to use up and I’m going to pull from my pantry and freezer to spend less on groceries this week.
Don’t worry — it’s not a week full of ramen and peanut butter and jelly for dinner. Instead most of this week’s dinners are budget-friendly to start, using ingredients like frozen ravioli and ground turkey, while still being incredibly delicious and full of summer produce, which makes them cheaper too. Here are the five budget-saving summer dinners I’m cooking next week.
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RESEARCH OF THE WEEKA father’s absence triggers cellular stress in children.
Big new trans-ethnic Alzheimer’s study finds several new genetic variants associated with the disease.
Ketamine saves suicidal teens.
Lung cancer patients undergoing successful treatment experience spontaneous re-pigmentation of gray hair.
Dogs split from a now-extinct group of wolves about 40,000 years ago.
A black tea polyphenol (called mitochondria activation factor) enhances hypertrophy in rodents.
Episode 78: Aarn Farmer: Aarn Farmer used to weigh over 400 pounds with full-blown metabolic syndrome. Two years of low-carbing followed by a ketogenic diet helped him drop 175 pounds and eliminate his metabolic syndrome. This is his story.
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Rock climbing therapy for brain injuries—a fast track toward Zen-like brain states.
If you want to be part of a carnivore study, sign up here.
Soylent: Coming to 7-11. Good thing they have bathrooms.
Nutritional heretic Gary Taubes explains why carboholism makes cutting carbs so difficult for so many.
Obesity experts question statin claims (again).
A 101-year old sprinter who just casually broke the 100m world record for her age group gave a post-race interview, which hinted at the reasons for her robust health: naps, “outside all the time,” three generations of offspring, indifference to the outcome.
Your brain is made of memories.
Beautiful fish swimming off the coast of Northern California.
New book I’m interested in: Crazy-Good Living, from Primal Health Coach and nutritional periodontist Dr. Al Danenberg.
Research I found interesting: Even people with neuroscience backgrounds believe common brain myths.
Older article I’m digging: “WHO Says Meat Causes Cancer?”
I always like to see conventional wisdom refuted: Usain Bolt’s weird stride is what makes him run so fast.
News I did not enjoy: The CDC estimates there are more than 100 million Americans with diabetes or prediabetes.
One year ago (Jul 23– Jul 29)
“PSA: the people-mover at the airport isn’t for standing in place. It’s there to help you walk faster to the gate that’s a mile away, but must be reached in eight minutes. I feel like the Flash power-walking on those things.”
– I do the same thing, HisDudeness.
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Looking for a frozen drink to cool you down the rest of the sweet summer months? You need something tropical. Let’s go with a piña colada. These drinks are traditionally made with rum, coconut cream or coconut milk, and pineapple juice. However, that’s just a suggested starting point — as with all things cooking, there are endless ways to make it your own. While you could follow any piña colada recipe you prefer, you should know that Pinterest’s most popular recipe is a delicious riff that’s also breakfast-approved (yes, it’s virgin.) Yup, that means even the kids can enjoy this drink.
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When the temperatures climb into the triple digits, cooking is the last thing on my mind. But since one can’t subsist on watermelon and Popsicles alone, I’ve armed myself with a roster of quick and easy dinners I know I can pull off — even on the hottest of summer nights.
From farmers market salads and grain bowls from the grill, to satisfying sandwiches and shrimp skewers, here are 50 quick dinners that will save you.
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We’ve heard a lot of haters complain that Joanna Gaines (the decorator half of Fixer Upper, HGTV’s hit home renovation show based in Waco, Texas) makes every kitchen look the same. While she does have a very specific farmhouse style — with lots of white, shiplap, and oversized clocks — she also has plenty of range and great ideas. Don’t believe us? Just check out these final projects and all the great ideas.
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It was December 1982. I had a dream job: Culinary Editor of Food & Wine magazine. I was 26 years old and in love with a man who grew up in New York City. I also happened to be in love with New York (as a suburban girl, I had always dreamed of living in the city). There was no way I was going to give up my job or my zip code.
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This dairy-free pesto is heavy on pistachio nuts and light on basil. Spiked with garlic and lemon zest and blended together with olive oil, this is a thick, rich sauce that’s more than a little addictive. It’s tempting to eat this pistachio pesto with a spoon, but it’s even better slathered over fatty, pan-seared salmon.
This recipe couldn’t be easier, and it magically transforms a simple salmon dinner into something extra special. Make this, and you’ll feel like a talented chef instead of a home cook who’s stuck in a rut of salmon dinners that are just ho-hum.
With a few variations, this pistachio pesto can lead you to other amazing meals, too. Add a dash of red pepper flakes, and serve a spicy version of the pesto with roasted pork. Use parsley, instead of basil, for a new flavor. Or, thin the pesto out with full-fat Greek yogurt, and drizzle it over roasted vegetables.
Like any nut, pistachios are best enjoyed with a little self-control. Don’t worry, this pesto is so rich you aren’t likely to overindulge in one sitting. That said, pistachios aren’t really a nut to fret over, unless you have an allergy. They’re pretty low in phytic acid, a potent source of prebiotic fiber, and can reduce the glucose response to carb-rich meals.
Not that this is a carb-rich meal. Quite the opposite, actually. Skin-on salmon + pistachio pesto can be a go-to recipe when you want a high-protein, high-fat meal that’s also high in flavor.
Time in the Kitchen: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Instructions
Blend the pistachios, garlic and lemon zest in a food processor until very finely ground. With the blade still going, slowly pour the olive oil into the food processor and blend just until combined. Add salt to taste. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 350º F/176º C
Heat avocado oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the salmon in the hot skillet, skin side down. Once the fillets are in the pan, do not move the salmon. Cook about 5 minutes, pressing down on the salmon once or twice with a spatula to press the skin against the hot pan.
Put the skillet into the oven. Cook 4 to 6 minutes more, depending on the thickness of the fish.
Serve the salmon warm or at room temperature, with pistachio pesto dolloped on top.
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