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Which Cereal Do You Pick?
Strolling down the cereal aisle in a large grocery store can be quite an experience. When my children were younger, I approached the cereal aisle a bit cautiously. I knew my kids would be reaching for...
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Can You Name These Types of Squash?
photo by kconnors courtesy of morguefile.com I remember peeking under the big, green leaves in the pumpkin and winter squash patch of our garden when I was young. Some of the trailing vines led into...
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Remind Trick or Treaters About Moderation
Tiny ghouls soon will haunt neighborhoods and pick up lots of sweet loot. Halloween is the top season for candy sales nationwide, according to the National Confectioners Association. It projects more...
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Gobble Up Some Turkey during the Holidays
Photo by Anita Peppers courtesy of morguefile.com We’re moving into the holiday season where getting as stuffed as a Thanksgiving turkey becomes a regular event. If we stuff ourselves too much and too...
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Let’s Bake Some Pumpkin Muffins!
From the time I could measure baking soda by myself, I was the junior baker in our house. Sometimes, however, my baking creativity wasn’t lapped up by family members. What’s wrong with blue sugar...
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Have You Had An Encounter With Eggplant?
The other night I was looking at a very productive community garden led by an enthusiastic tour guide, who happened to be the 11-year-old daughter of a friend. She showed us the watermelons, a variety...
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How About Some Cabbage?
Photo courtesy of green finger and morguefile.com I was perusing a community garden the other day and noticed some good-looking cabbages. Cabbage is kind of unique in that it has a bland flavor when...
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Does Your Plate Match The Fall Colors?
“Incorporating colorful fruits and vegetables into a daily eating plan may be the best defensive strategy for fending off many diseases of aging such as cancer, heart disease and dementia,” according...
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Does Your Cookware Affect Your Cooking?
Ordering a complete set of cookware sounded like a good deal when I was in college. The gleaming pots and pans looked great in the advertisement, and the price was reasonable, especially with the...
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October Is National Pasta Month
Pasta always comes to mind when I want to make a quick, nutritious, economical and tasty meal. I make extra, because I know my growing kids will ask for seconds. Pasta is a versatile menu option....
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