Somehow, photos of risotto just never do it justice. The other evening, after strawberry picking, my friends gathered in the kitchen while I cooked dinner: a salad with fresh strawberries, feta and Candied Almonds , steak and Artichoke and Herb Risotto. For the risotto, I was running a little behind and asked my friends to retrieve some fresh herbs from the garden. I continue to relish in the fact that I can serve garden to table food in my own kitchen. Fresh spinach was mixed in the salad

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by Carver CannonSo what is the acai berry and what makes it so popular with a growing number of health conscious individuals? Before we explain why this newfound fruit has become one of America’s favorite new choices in healthy supplements, let’s define what it is.Acai mainly grows in the Amazon Rainforest and be described as a dark purple berry very similar to a grape. Even though it is very small, it packs a powerful dose of nutrients and vitamins very rich in antioxidants, healthy minerals an

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