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Microwave Tip : Microwave ovens use around 50 percent less energy than conventional ovens; they're most efficient for small portions or defrosting. For large meals, stovetop cooking is usually more efficient


Buy Organic Foods : There are 12 foods where buying organic makes even more sense than normal.
According to the EWG (Environmental Working Group) the 12 most contaminated foods are:
  • apples
  • bell peppers
  • celery
  • cherries
  • imported grapes
  • nectarines
  • peaches
  • pears
  • potatoes
  • red raspberries
  • spinach
  • strawberries
All tested positive for pesticide residue – even after having been washed! Sweet bell peppers were the vegetable with the most pesticides overall, with 39 pesticides detected on a single sample. Conversely, if you're going to buy conventional, peas, broccoli, onions, pineapples, mangoes, bananas, kiwi and papaya had the lowest occurrence of pesticide residue.












Soup- French Onion Soup (Au Pied De Cochon Re Recipe
Soup- French Onion Soup (Au Pied De Cochon Re Category Alcoholic Drink Recipes 
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2 tb (1/4 stick) unsalted butter

1/4 c Vegetable oil

3 1/2 lb Onions, thinly sliced

2 c Dry wine

6 c Chicken stock or canned

Low-salt broth -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 1/2-inch thick French Bread

Baguette slices, toasted 1 c Gruye're Cheese (about 4 oz)

Melt butter with oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions, cover and cook until lightly colored, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Add wine and bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Cook 5 minutes. Add browned bits. Cook 5 minutes. Add stock and bring to simmer. Simmer uncovered 1-1/2 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before continuing.) Preheat broiler. Ladle soup into boilerproof bowls. Top with slices of toasted French bread. Sprinkle with grated Gruyere cheese. Broil until cheese melts. Serve immediately. SOURCE: Bon Appetit Favorite Restaurant Recipes Volume II Shared by Cate Vanicek

 
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