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In a new randomized, controlled trial, participants at risk for cardiovascular disease who ate pecans (Carya illinoinensis) during an eight-week intervention showed significant improvements in total cholesterol, triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. Guarneiri et al. saw an average drop of 5% in total cholesterol and between 6% and 9% …

These Healthy Maple Butter Pecan Krispy Treats beat those lame-o storebought treats, by a long shot! These are flavorful. These have texture. These are… healthy? Oh yes.   Sweet, rich and decadent treats that are also whole grain, refined sugar free and gluten free (but you would never know!)  Totally different than the “food-like” products at …

Making fudge is highly annoying but immensely rewarding.  (Kind of like I imagine what it would be like to have kids.) Who doesn’t like fudge?  (Crickets should be chirping, highlighting the silence associated with no one speaking up about not liking fudge.) And since we all like fudge, why not make it …

This is the recipe that will make you an instant celebrity in your circle of family and friends.  (You might already be a celebrity to these insulin-spiked folks if you’ve been making my World’s Greatest Fudge Brownies, so just get ready for your celeb status to skyrocket into Kardashian territory.) …

So fast.  So easy.  So good. I’ve had a thing lately for toasted pecans, so this dessert works JUST FINE.  (Really- I have even been adding them to my morning yogurt snack with raisins and strawberries and cinnamon.  Can’t.  Get.  Enough.  But don’t even think of skipping the 7 minute …

Rum- you either love it or you hate it.  If you hate it, click here or here, or go have a nap.  If you love it, stick with me, drinking buddy.  We’re going to have a good time. (Full disclosure: rum and I are still unsure of our relationship.  I have …