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When its this chilly, our bodies instinctively crave those not-so-good-for-you foods.  Indulge your taste buds without feeling guilty with this tasty make-over of Bacon Wrapped Asparagus.

What you’re going to need:

• 3 long (& fat) carrots- the biggest you can find
• 1-2 lbs fresh asparagus (green, white or purple is fine)
• Grade A Dark Amber Maple Syrup
• Coarse salt (If you have smoked salt it works great here)
• A wide flat peeler
• 1 box toothpicks
• Aluminium Foil

Healthy, glowing, radiant- adjectives we all want to use when describing our skin. But if you’re like most women, you probably struggle with stubborn skin issues. Never fear! A great complexion is more attainable than you think!

The mantra “you are what you eat” has been used countless times, but when it comes to skin care, this saying is especially true. The secret to beautiful skin may not be in that cream you slather on, or the cleanser you use every night.

Nutrients in certain foods can improve our skin from the inside out. Common complaints among women are the tone, texture, evenness, and clarity of their skin. By eating the right foods you can nix these issues and even combat signs of aging such as wrinkles, thinning skin and  dryness.

Here are some foods you should be incorporating into your regular diet to get the skin you’ve always wanted.  (You really didn’t think that Big Mac from McDonald’s would give you the flawless complexion you’re craving, did you?)

Here’s another easy, delicious, and healthy side dish idea for your Thanksgiving dinner!

Vanilla Glazed Carrots

Ingredients:

• Fingerling carrots (use 4-5 carrots per person you’re serving)
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp. brown sugar
• splash of vanilla extract
• coarse sea salt (sprinkle)

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Scrub fingerling carrots and cut off the ends.

2. Cut carrots into spears and place in baking pan.

3. Mix the olive oil, brown sugar, and vanilla together. Drizzle over carrots until they’re coated. Then sprinkle with coarse sea salt.

4. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until very tender. You can use a fork to test how soft they are. When done, carrots should be soft on the inside, roasted on the outside, and slightly sweet.

Enjoy!

Recipe by Ilise “Baker Babe” Reilly, manager of Lucille Roberts Flushing.