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Ingredients: 2 envelopes plus 1/2 tsp. unflavored gelatin 4 1/4 cups chilled no-added-sugar cranberry-pomegranate juice blend, divided 1/2 cup cold heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Pour 2 envelopes gelatin over 1 cup cold juice in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Heat 3 cups juice in a microwave-safe dish at HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes or until scalding hot; pour over gelatin mixture, stirring until dissolved. Pour 1/3 cup of mixture into each of 6 glasses, reserving remaining mixture. Refrigerate 15 minutes. While gelatin chills, place bowl with remaining gelatin mixture in a larger bowl filled with ice water. Vigorously whisk mixture until it becomes a dense, pale-pink foam and no liquid remains (about 10 minutes). Evenly divide foam among glasses. Chill 30 minutes. Place remaining 1/4 cup juice in a small microwave-safe dish; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon gelatin, and let stand 5 minutes. Microwave Read the full article →

Throughout the past there have been occurrences of vicious cruelty, and an obvious violation of the rights and freedoms of mankind. Whether that was based on the color of one’s skin, their nationality, religion, or merely being unfortunate enough to be living under the command of another country, people have regularly been treated like animals, or worse. Human Rights Month is here to remind us of that day in 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly codified the basic human rights of every individual on the planet. It commemorates the day on which, in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Some ways to celebrate Human Rights month is to take time out to understand and appreciate what exactly this arranged set of freedoms does for you. Studying and researching it is a way to honor the work and lives that went into making sure Read the full article →

Ingredients: 3 to 4 medium shallots, in their skin Kosher salt, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons 1 pound fresh green beans, stemmed, and halved crosswise 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced (about 4 cups) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups mushroom, vegetable, or chicken broth (see notes) 3 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves Freshly ground black pepper Vegetable cooking spray 1 cup fresh bread crumbs Directions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put the shallots (in their skins) on a small baking dish, roast until soft, about 30 minutes. When cool enough to handle, skin and coarsely chop the shallots. Set aside. Bring a medium-large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add kosher salt, to taste. Add the green beans, and cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender and bright green, about 3 minutes. Drain the beans in a colander and rinse Read the full article →