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Rest meat -- No, I don't mean put your meat to bed.  Click here to see why you should let your meat sit for a few minutes before you cut it.

How to easily peel a hard-boiled egg -- Are you tired of the shell sticking to your hard-boiled egg?  Here's the solution.  Start with a fresh egg.  As soon as it is boiled, plunge it into ice cold water.  Gently pat it dry with a towel.  Then crack the shell on the wide bottom part of the egg where the air pocket is located and start peeling from there. The peel should come right off. 


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Chef Lauren Von Der Pool, Vegan/Raw Food Cuisine Expert
Sprouting garbanzo beans aka chickpeas -- Sprouting turns garbanzo beans into super food!  This versatile legume is rich in protein and fiber, and its nutritional value is even higher when it sprouts.  Eat it in dips, salads and soups.  Serve it with pasta or add your favorite herbs and eat it as a snack.  The sprouting process is fun and easy.  Click on The Daily Raw Café blog to see what to do.

       
              Garbanzo beans w/o sprouts           Garbanzo beans w/sprouts

Learn more about Von Der Pool's exotic vegan and raw food cuisine at vonderpoolgourmet.com.

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