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Versatile Baking Mat Makes Cooking and Cleanup a Snap - Food & Nutrition Magazine - Stone Soup
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Versatile Baking Mat Makes Cooking and Cleanup a Snap

January 31, 2022 Lauren O'Connor, MS, RD

The Grand Fusion Housewares Leakproof Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat will work well for almost anything you’d like to bake, from cookies and scones to sheet-pan and casserole-style dishes.

The SearBQ: A Heavyweight in the Kitchen - Food & Nutrition Magazine - Stone Soup
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The SearBQ: A Heavyweight in the Kitchen

July 12, 2021 Lauren O'Connor, MS, RD

The SearBQ is a griddle and press set designed to withstand high, dry temperatures and seal in the flavor of foods.

Rainbow Confetti Couscous with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette | Food & Nutrition Magazine | Volume 10, Issue 3
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Rainbow Confetti Couscous with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette

June 21, 2021 Lauren O'Connor, MS, RD

Golden dried apricots, green pistachios and ruby dried cranberries are mixed into couscous with arugula and honey-lime vinaigrette for a crunchy, chewy, tangy and sweet bite.

Twins Test Microplane Kids Cooking Tools with a Great Deal of Zest - Food & Nutrition Magazine - Stone Soup
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Twins Test Microplane Kids Cooking Tools with a Great Deal of Zest

April 1, 2021 Lauren O'Connor, MS, RD

Learn what Lauren O’Connor’s twin daughters thought of the Microplane Kids Cooking Tools (Glove and Zester).

Whipping up Pleasures with My Hamilton Beach Mixer - Food & Nutrition Magazine - Stone Soup
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Whipping up Pleasures with My Hamilton Beach Mixer

September 28, 2020 Lauren O'Connor, MS, RD

Dietitian Lauren O’Connor says the Hamilton Beach 7-Speed Stand Mixer is an efficient, user-friendly tool that saves her time and keeps things simple and fun. Read her full review.

An Affordable Knife Set That Gets the Job Done - Food & Nutrition Magazine - Stone Soup
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An Affordable Knife Set That Gets the Job Done

May 18, 2020 Lauren O'Connor, MS, RD

The Ginsu Daku 5-piece knife set is considered to be some of the most inexpensive, good-quality knives on the market. Get the full scoop in this review.

Meal Prep Made Easy in the Salad Maker by Kuhn Rikon - Food & Nutrition Magazine - Stone Soup
Stone Soup

Meal Prep Made Easy in the Salad Maker by Kuhn Rikon

January 27, 2020 Lauren O'Connor, MS, RD

The Kuhn Rikon Salad Maker has a cutting board that also serves as a lid, a colander for rinsing (and cutting, too) and a clear container to store leafy greens and salad mix-ins until I’m ready to eat.

Savory Cucumber Avocado Parfait
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Savory Cucumber Avocado Parfait

July 2, 2019 Lauren O'Connor, MS, RD

Garnish layers of crisp cucumbers and a tangy seasoned yogurt mixture with a dollop of creamy labneh and a sprinkle of zesty chili-lime seasoning for a no-cook snack or appetizer.

6 GERD Diet Mistakes to Avoid | Food & Nutrition | Stone Soup
Stone Soup

6 GERD Diet Mistakes to Avoid

June 21, 2019 Lauren O'Connor, MS, RD

Is your GERD acting up? Check this list of common GERD diet mistakes and see if you can tweak your eating plan to reduce symtpoms.

I’m Absolutely Nuts over My NutraMilk Machine
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I’m Absolutely Nuts over My NutraMilk Machine

March 19, 2019 Lauren O'Connor, MS, RD

Brewista’s NutraMilk is more than just an elegantly designed non-dairy milk processor. In just minutes, it processes nuts into butters and milk.

Carob Date Bread on a cutting board with fresh dates
Stone Soup

So You’ve Got Acid Reflux, Now What? A Delicious Acid Watcher Treat

July 16, 2018 Lauren O'Connor, MS, RD

Just because you can’t eat spicy foods or enjoy citrus or caffeine doesn’t mean your meals have to be bland or that you can’t enjoy a good treat!

Humita
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Humita in a Pot

April 30, 2018 Lauren O'Connor, MS, RD

Thick enough to eat with a spoon or fork, these creamy corn cakes with added vegetables are made in single-serving ramekins rather than traditional corn husks.

Vegetarian Stuffed Eggplant with Savory Pistachio Cream on a white plate on countertop
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Vegetarian Stuffed Eggplant with Savory Pistachio Cream

April 18, 2018 Lauren O'Connor, MS, RD

This gorgeous melange of sautéed mushroom, tomato and green onion pairs nicely with the seasoned beans below it.

Mother and daughter baking cookies and having fun in the kitchen.
Stone Soup

8 Essential Kitchen Hacks for Baking with Kids

February 12, 2018 Lauren O'Connor, MS, RD

Having kids who enjoy helping me in the kitchen is a blessing, but it’s not always the cleanest venture.

Cheesy Crepes with Zucchini on plate
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Cheesy Crepes with Zucchini

December 15, 2017 Lauren O'Connor, MS, RD

This rendition of the savory Ukrainian dish nalysnyky uses whole-grain flour, zucchini, cottage cheese and ricotta in place of white flour and quark cheese.

Rainbow Ramen Recipe with Chili-Garlic Citrus Broth
March-April 2017

Rainbow Ramen with Chili-Garlic Citrus Broth

February 27, 2017 Lauren O'Connor, MS, RD

Oodles of thin noodles with a medley of veggies and a tangy broth make this one-pot dish so satisfying. Servings: 1 Serving size: 2 cups (490 grams) Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes

Fresh cut broccoli that makes a pattern
Stone Soup

Broccoli is Super!

August 14, 2015 Lauren O'Connor, MS, RD

It’s the quintessential vegetable, and you probably either love it or hate it. But what you may not know is that broccoli is a nutritional star. For instance, did you know that broccoli contains calcium?

Photo courtesy of Emile Henry
November-December 2014

Dishing up a Heart-Healthy Pizza

October 27, 2014 Lauren O'Connor, MS, RD

Product Reviewed Emile Henry Grilling / Baking Stone Wow! The Emile Henry Grilling/Baking Stone is one solid, heavyweight contender to my usual baking trays. (It certainly gave my biceps a workout just lifting it out the

Emile Henry Baking Stone
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Dishing up a Heart-Healthy Pizza

October 27, 2014 Lauren O'Connor, MS, RD

Product Reviewed: Emile Henry Grilling / Baking Stone Wow! The Emile Henry Grilling/Baking Stone is one solid, heavyweight contender to my usual baking trays. (It certainly gave my biceps a workout just lifting it out the

Fresh red cherries in basket on wooden table
Stone Soup

Cherries: One of Nature’s Perfect Treats

February 28, 2014 Lauren O'Connor, MS, RD

When I think of cherries, I picture a bountiful harvest on a cool, pleasant day — puffy white clouds in powder blue skies. Cherry-picking children overflow their wooden baskets without missing a single mini-stone fruit

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