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Instead of resorting to a boring can of Campbell’s Chicken Noodle or some old school Progresso Chili, both of which are exploding with sodium and additives (I can just hear it clogging my arteries), I’ve taken some inspiration from the Greeks and whipped up a hearty Grecian soup. And, whoa, did it get our taste buds tingling!

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching which often means multiple slices of mom’s pie and second helpings of grandma’s casserole.

Let’s face it – the holidays can tempt even the most health-conscious foodie to throw caution, and diet, to the wind. To make things a little healthier this November, Valley has uncovered several baking substitutions that improve nutrition without sacrificing taste. So give these healthy swaps a try this year and feel free to gobble, gobble, gobble guiltlessly!

In the midst of the is-it-Halloweekend-or-not confusion last weekend, you may or may not have already used three (four? more?) costumes. By now, you’re fresh out of ideas and fresh out of cash. And there’s still tonight and all of next weekend.

The choice is yours. Let #Sandy shut you in with snooze-worthy ramen noodles and PB&J…or use odds-and-ends in your fridge to bake super simple baby quiche!

“So, what are you gonna be for Halloween?”

Your friends, acquaintances and coworkers are all dying to know, and you still don’t know what you’re going to dress up as.

It’s getting down to the wire, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for a boring costume. Ditch the sexy kitten outfit you’ve worn the past three years and impress people with an awesome, original costume.

This week, DIY is getting a little… scary. It’s Valley’s very own Halloween countdown and we’re taking our project out of Lindsay’s backyard and into the graveyard.

Don’t be too freaked out: skulls and spikes are in.

Fall weather reminds us of three things: pumpkins, cinnamon and apples…yum! I know I’ve been cranking out full meals every week, but today it’s all about pleasing your sweet tooth. Go ahead. Live a little.

When I limped off the treadmill the other day, I realized my body was sending me a message: It was time to switch up my routine.

For those of you who wish there was another option aside from carb-heavy taco shells or tortillas, look no further– lettuce wraps are your solution! And believe us, they are easier to make than they sound. Read on.

We’re back, and this time we’re bright. This week’s DIY project is to make your own light-up wall frame for some dazzling décor.

One of the best ways to maximize both flavor and nutrition is by eating foods that are in season. So go ahead, treat your taste buds and nourish your body by falling in love with these autumn super-foods.

When my mom would ask what I wanted for any special meal, whether a birthday or my first night home during winter break, my response has always been the same: bowtie pasta with broiled veggies. I know what you’re thinking, “Lame-o!” Well, just keep your pants on, folks, because as soon as you try this dish I promise you’ll be addicted just like me.

It’s Homecoming. This isn’t an ordinary football weekend, so you shouldn’t stick to your ordinary football weekend wardrobe.