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Popeye: Gopher Spinach (1954)

Popeye tries to rid his garden of a gopher. In the end, the gopher saves Popeye from a bull. Credit: Public Domain Movies * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” – Feature Films: Cinema collection: epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: epochoriginal.com Feature Films: www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films Follow EpochTV on social…


Popeye: Greek Mirthology

Popeye tells his four nephews the story of his great Uncle Hercules in order to get them to eat spinach. Credit: Public Domain Movies * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” – Feature Films: Cinema collection: epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: epochoriginal.com Feature Films: www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films Follow EpochTV on…


Keep Uncooked Shrimp in the Freezer for Days You Need to Cook a Quick Meal

I always stock uncooked shrimp in the freezer; they prove perfect for fast, yet truly special meals. Stir-fried, grilled, or poached, most shrimp cook in less than 5 minutes. Look at shrimp labels indicating sustainable fishing or farming practices. For sweet flavor and beautiful pinkness, I’m partial to pink shrimp from Florida or red shrimp…


Spinach and Berries to Prevent Muscle Soreness

What are the effects of spinach and berries on oxidative stress, inflammation, and muscle soreness in athletes? Higher fruit and vegetable consumption was “positively associated with muscle power” in adolescents, but they aren’t the ones who really need it. What about the consumption of fruits and vegetables and the risk of frailty in older adults? Researchers found…


EatingWell: Start Your Morning by Pairing Two Power Foods

This quick breakfast pairs two power foods, eggs and raspberries, with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-packed spinach. The protein and fiber help fill you up and the whole meal clocks in at just under 300 calories. Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries Serves 1 Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes 1 teaspoon canola…


Start Your Morning by Pairing Two Power Foods

This quick breakfast pairs two power foods, eggs and raspberries, with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-packed spinach. The protein and fiber help fill you up and the whole meal clocks in at just under 300 calories. Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries Serves 1 Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes 1 teaspoon canola…


Squeeze Your Leaves: The One Step That’ll Change Your Spinach-Cooking Game

I love buying spinach at the farmers market in spring. There is great variety to be found, from dainty babies to long-stemmed beefsteaks. Each vendor has different-looking spinach, and each farmer has a different way to cook it. I got a good one recently from a farmer friend who told me about a Chinese-style spinach…


Good Creamed Spinach Is a Revelation

There are two types of people in the world: people who love creamed spinach and people who haven’t had good creamed spinach yet. Fortunately, I fall into the former and plan to convert everyone into the latter. That’s because good creamed spinach is nothing like the spinach you find wilting in a buffet tray. Good…


Creamed Spinach Bake

Of the many ways of making creamed spinach, this is my favorite: a classic, steakhouse-style recipe, topped with breadcrumbs and cheese and baked until bubbling. It can be prepared ahead of time and put in the oven just before serving. Be sure to drain the spinach of as much liquid as possible before mixing it…


This Extra-Easy Spinach Lasagna Can’t Be Beat

Say hello to the ultimate vegetarian lasagna. Three hearty layers of pasta, marinara, ricotta, mozzarella, and garlicky spinach ensure both vegetarians and omnivores will be satisfied. And we’re not talking about a wimpy handful of spinach: Nope, an entire pound of baby spinach is tucked among the layers, giving you a little something green in…