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Highlights: 15 years of experience as a food and drink writer for publications including CiderCraft Magazine, King Arthur Flour’s SIFT Magazine, The Coastal Table, and Plate Magazine- Winner of a 2019 International Association of Culinary Professionals Food Writing Award- Author-photographer of two cookbooks, “Food on Tap: Cooking with Craft Beer” and “Beer Bread,” both published with The Countryman Press- Graduated with a Masters of Science in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Kentucky in 2004, and from Purdue University with a Bachelors of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences in 2002

If you need a quote about love to put in your Valentine’s Day note, or to celebrate an anniversary, birthday, or another milestone, try one of these love quotes borrowed from the best writers, thinkers, books, and plays.

Louise has accomplished some financial goals, such as paying for her kids’ college education and another child’s expensive treatments for addiction. But her husband had to close his business, and Louise’s career has faced setbacks due to layoffs—the most recent one a few months back. A bankruptcy and some bad investments, chosen by a money manager, also hindered their progress. “We are not lavish—we had very normal cars and not big jewelry, or we don’t eat out a lot,” Louise says....

We’ll call our guest Chloe. She’s 28 years old, living in Massachusetts, and recently got married. Though she earns good money at her job, she’s not passionate about her work, and she wants to leave her job and make her passion her focus. That kind of leap takes some savings, though, and Chloe has a two-fold problem. She’d never really had a savings account as an adult until after her recent marriage, when she realized she and her husband needed a place to save money for their shared goals....

Good thing we’ve got plenty of options for how you can cook them. Mushrooms are delicious in any form, from baked into white pizza to cream of mushroom soup to wild mushroom and spinach stuffed shells. And whether you’re a vegetarian or not, you’ll find that they’re a delicious stand-in for bacon, beef, or chicken thanks to their meaty flavor. Here are nine ~magical~ mushroom recipes you’ll want to make tonight....

Even though it’s only day one of the sale, Nordstrom has already put up more than 30,000 deals with markdowns as big as 60 percent off. Shopper-loved brands like Natori, Zella, Ugg, Reformation, Tory Burch, Spanx, Adidas, and Levi’s are all on sale, with top-rated products, such as this Natori Bra that has more than 3,300 reviews and these supportive Adidas UltraBoost sneakers, discounted. Winter sales might conjure up images of coats, boots, and cozy sweaters significantly discounted in preparation for warmer weather, but Nordstrom’s stands out for the amount of spring styles that are actually on sale right now....

To buy: $30 (was $47); amazon.com. First-time users can expect similar results, Frauke Neuser, Olay’s principal scientis, tells Real Simple. The fragrance-free product includes collagen peptide and vitamin B3, two ingredients known for fighting signs of aging skin. “Olay’s Collagen Peptide 24 key ingredient—a natural building block of collagen—works like a wake-up call for skin cells, nudging them to produce more collagen. The collagen peptide has been specifically optimized for skin penetration, and clinical studies have confirmed its efficacy to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and provide a smoother skin texture,” Neuser said....

In truth, the hard-boiled eggs are optional. But we’re willing to bet, after one bite, this mash-up will become your new go-to for an inexpensive, protein-packed lunch. Even better? The sandwich clocks a mere 171 calories. In other words, have a handful of potato chips on the side.

What should I consider before going plant-based? First, Feller recommends that you think about your end goal: “Anyone who’s making a dietary shift should know their ‘why,’” she says. “What’s inspiring that change? It’s a good thing to be aware of, and that allows you to go into this transition safely, with your eyes as open as possible.” How do I get enough protein? Though there’s a lot of concern about being protein-deficient after cutting out meat, it’s typically unwarranted....

What can we say? Wine is delicious, soothing, and—so long as you’re not sipping so many glasses that you wake up with an aching migraine—it has several health benefits worth noting. Here’s what you should know about the health benefits and consequences of wine, according to a Registered Dietitian. How Much Wine Should We Be Drinking a Day? “Try to consume up to one glass per day for women and two drinks per day for men,” says Marisa Silver, RDN....

How to Bake Sweet Potatoes in the Oven Roasting sweet potatoes is as easy as it sounds. Because you’re leaving the skin on for added nutrition and texture, make sure to scrub them well before cutting them in half before roasting. If you’re halving the potatoes before popping them in the oven (which you should because they’ll naturally caramelize on the cut side), small sweet potatoes will take less than 25 minutes in a 425°F oven....