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Gary Taubes’s book, Good Calories, Bad Calories, was an expose of how far the medical establishment has drifted from science-based advice on nutrition. The paperback version is due to be released on Sept. 23, 2008. If you haven’t bought it yet, now you can get it for less. I originally bought two copies, one to use and one to loan out, but I gave the loaner away, so I’ll be placing an order for a new one myself. The new paperback is:Good Calories, Bad Calories:…

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I’m off to the IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals) conference, which is being held this year in the food Mecca of America—NEW ORLEANS. I will be participating in the Cookbook Expo on Friday, April 18, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Earnest N. Morial Convention Center. This is a cookbook collector’s dream! The expo is free and open to the public, so if you will be in New Orleans, stop by to talk to your favorite celebrity authors (and me too!) and pick…

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Easter is early this year—are you ready? Here are two menus, one for a spring brunch and one for a scrumptious Easter dinner. There’s still time, but you’d better get hopp’n! EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH Waffles Benedict (Waffles, ham and poached eggs with Hollandaise Sauce) Fruit and Nut Compote * Devonshire Cream with fresh strawberries for dipping Shortbread Cookies EASTER DINNER Snow Peas stuffed with Herb Cheese * Pan Grilled Duck Breasts with Brown Sauce Rhubarb Ginger Chutney Cheese Polenta Sautéed Asparagus * Heavenly Pie Items…

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Here is a link to two articles that were featured in Indy Sports, The Men’s Magazine. “How to Read Labels; Advice from Judy Barnes Baker and Carb Wars.” & “Healthy, Hearty Holiday Recipes for the ‘Meat and Potatoes’ Man,” by Teresa Tanoos www.carbwarscookbook.com/indy_sports_article.html  

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The December issue of Indy Sports, The Men’s Magazine, featured a two-page article about Carb Wars, titled, “Healthy, Hearty Holiday Recipes for the Meat and Potatoes Man,” by Teresa Tanoos. It included two menus for Holiday meals based on recipes from the book. On the opposite page was “How to Read Labels, advice from Carb Wars and Judy Barnes Baker.” I just received a copy of the magazine today; it is beautifully done and I am thrilled to be featured in this fantastic publication! Indy…

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Happy Holidays! If anyone needs me, I’ll be in the kitchen.

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My interview on the “What’s Cooking” show on CRN, scheduled for today, was postponed again. I’ll post the new time when I know it, but this time I’ll wait until I see my name on the guest list on the CRN Website.

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Look at me; I’m blogging! Welcome to http://www.carbwars.blogspot.com/. I have added this Web log to my Website, which will make it much easier to add content. I’m learning the ropes, so bear with me while I work out the kinks and grow some new brain cells to deal with all the techie stuff. Please stop by to visit often and share your comments and suggestions. —Judy Barnes Baker

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