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Laura MacDougall: Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 8:56 AM
We recently had an interesting news story about a young cashier that refused to check out pork and alcohol due to religious reasons - she was Muslim. The store manager agreed to this and posted a sign at her register asking customers to refrain from purchasing these items in her line. On one hand, this is a good example of religious tolerance, respecting the differences we all share. On the other hand, I have to ask the obvious question - where will it end?
The Muslim cashier avoids pork and alcohol. |
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Laura MacDougall: Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 12:28 PM
Is it just me or does it seem like there are a lot of things that have been hidden regarding our food supplies. We used to go shopping, buy a trusted brand name, and think we were making smart choices for our families.
Sure there were probably always the occasional tainting of food - the finger at Wendy's, salmonella scares, metal shards in shakes.....I remember these things. But now we hear there is pink slime in the meat. Hormones in everything, making our precious little girls turn to women much earlier. |
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Laura MacDougall: Posted on Monday, March 12, 2012 7:21 AM
Hyannis, MA March 11, 2012 I broke my long stretch of no red meat toady in order to participate as a judge for this wonderful event. 17 firehouses competing for the best chili award. All to help MDA, mind you. My fellow judgess included a restauranteur, a cooking instructor/TV personality and a personal chef. We lined up our water, oyster crackers and plastic spoons....17 chilis? OK, let the eating begin. gulp.
Happy to seesmallplastic sample cups, the first chili arrived with a moist piece of cornbread and a jello shot. |
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Laura MacDougall, Owner Home Plate Advantage Personal Chef Service: Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 7:44 AM
We all know the big man in red knows if you have been naughty or nice....but what about your waistline? As we all know, the holidays are full of treats, big meals and often a slightly bigger waistline come the New Year. But how do we avoid gaining weight over the holidays? Do we need to sacrifice celebration dinners, holiday parties or the unendless cookies we encounter? Are we doomed to be heavier in January?
Without having to give up everything and live on the carrots left for the reindeer, there are some simple substitutions that can be made to save fat, calories, and add a bit of added nutrition to our holiday dining. |
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Laura MacDougall: Posted on Saturday, December 10, 2011 9:21 AM
As we grow older and wiser, it is not uncommon to find ourselves dreading simple things like meal preparation and grocery shopping. For example, dinner may have focused on feeding a growing family, or a delight to experiment with new dishes. Today, as a single person, or someone who may not have the strength or endurance one once had, it has become a true challenge. Add in specific dietary restrictions, changes in tastes and tolerances, and it is easy to default to take out or a low salt turkey sandwich. |
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Home Plate Advantage: Posted on Monday, November 07, 2011 10:21 AM
Welcome. For those of you who may be new to my site, I wanted to let you know that I started writing a blog at a different site, and wanted to share that information with you so that you may read some past blogs posted. I will be posting here from now on, and wish to thank you for taking the time to read my blog, share your comments, and ask for a topic.
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Home Plate Advantage: Posted on Thursday, November 03, 2011 7:39 AM
Stay Tuned for the Whims and Inspirations of this Personal Chef!
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