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This post is in partnership with California Grown. During these times, I’m relying on vegetables that store well and cook easily. These braised carrots are extremely flexible in terms of assembly. Swap out the polenta, change up the spices, even make it vegan! California Grown Carrots It’s no secret that I really love carrots. I think they are such a versatile vegetable given about the only wrong way to cook a carrot is to overcook it (unless you’re making puree!) Luckily living in California, I have a year-round supply thanks to growing conditions in the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California. These two regions grow roughly 80% of all carrots grown in the United States. Polenta and other options The polenta, in this dish, is merely a vessel to eat these carrots. It’s lovely but not necessary. The first time I thought of this recipe, I served the carrots on top of coconut rice. But really, any grain base would work well, maybe with a swoosh of hummus! Vegan? Most of this re...

This easy shrimp curry tastes better than a restaurant in under 30 minutes! It’s a Thai red curry flavored with coconut milk and curry paste. This one left us speechless. Really! Because this shrimp curry tastes better than a restaurant, but it’s a quick and easy dinner you can make at home. There is so much flavor going on here: rich coconut milk, aromatic curry paste, tangy lime and peppery basil surrounding tender, juicy shrimp. Serve it over jasmine rice and your friends and family will be singing your praises. This one is a keeper and even better: it’s a healthy dinner in less than 30 minutes. There are a few secrets to making this Thai red curry: here’s what to do! Keys to making shrimp curry It’s so easy to make a shrimp curry! To make it taste like a Thai red curry you’d get at a restaurant, here are some tips on the most important ingredients in this easy dinner recipe : Thai red curry paste: It’s a paste made of chiles and aromatics like garlic, ginger, and lemongrass...

This flavor-packed asparagus risotto pairs creamy arborio rice with Parmesan and lemony roasted asparagus. A true crowd pleaser! Creamy, savory, crunchy, and zingy: this asparagus risotto is truly sublime . Otherwise known as, the best way to usher in spring! Alex and I are craving fresh flavors over here, and this fancy yet simple dinner is the perfect antidote. Roast up some asparagus with lemon at the same time that you’re stirring up a creamy risotto on the stovetop. Then throw the tender bright green asparagus into the risotto, right along with the lemon. You’ll wish the pot would never end (we certainly did!). What’s in asparagus risotto? You’ll need a handful of simple ingredients for this asparagus risotto. The flavors are crisp and pure. Here’s what you’ll need: White arborio rice: a short-grain Italian rice used for making risotto Asparagus Broth and dry white wine: wine is essential to the nuanced flavor! Lemon : fresh lemon pairs perfectly with asparagus Parmesa...

Stimulated by Xu et al.[1] Photo by  Anh Nguyen  on  Unsplash . I casually picked up my copy of the BMJ on Friday 27 th March 2020. The date on the cover was 28 th March, in case any of you go searching. The cover image is a road sign mandating “Keep your distance”. Obviously COVID-19 is the big story, so it was by complete chance that I flicked through far enough to see the double page spread on manual acupuncture for migraine. A double page spread in the BMJ A nice, moderately big (n=150), sham controlled, three-arm trial from Hubai University of Chinese Medicine, yes, in Wuhan. A short time ago, nobody in the West would have heard of the place, but now nobody will ever forget it! No, not because of this research, although this research is good, and it is the first of its kind. …the first positive sham-controlled trial in migraine prophylaxis. It is the first positive sham-controlled trial of acupuncture in migraine prophylaxis. We have known that acu...

This virgin margarita tastes just as good as the real thing! This mocktail is tangy and lightly sweet, with a secret ingredient that takes it over the top. Craving a margarita but can’t drink? Or serving a crowd and need a non-alcoholic option? Enter this virgin margarita ! It’s tangy and refreshing, punctuated by that classic salt rim. Even better, it’s got a surprise that brings a bit of “funk” to the flavor that’s reminiscent of tequila. With a focus on tart flavors and balanced with just enough sweet, it’s truly the mocktail version of our Classic Margarita ! (Side benefit: it’s lower calorie too!) Here are all our secrets. What’s in this virgin margarita? Here’s how to make everyone’s favorite cocktail into a margarita mocktail! The margarita is a classic alcoholic drink on the list of International Bartender Association’s  IBA official cocktails . This means that there’s an “official” definition of the margarita: tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice. But how to make that ta...