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July 28, 2018

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Using That Pumpkin
With Halloween out of the way, you may be looking for ways to use those uncarved pumpkins that are decorating
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Spring Is Coming! Time to Take Charge of Your Herbs!
Sure, you can use dried herbs. They’re there all year ‘round. And you know what you’re getting. But... I feel
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Got Milk(s)? Here's My Nutritional Comparison Chart
I've been a cow's milk fan my whole life, drinking it with all three meals a day as a kid
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Thanksgiving Dinner: How Much Stuff Do I Buy?
Okay, so you volunteered to host Thanksgiving dinner, and now you’re trying to figure out how much of everything you
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Basmati or Jasmine—How to Choose
I used to find myself standing in my pantry debating about whether to use Jasmine rice or Basmati rice. They
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Treat Your Valentine!
Snow and ice has brought my city to a stand-still, and YIKES! Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and there won’t be
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Bill Penzey--Cooking as Art
"So much of what we are comes from our hands. Every time we cook and work with our hands to
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You Don't Know How to Cook Pasta
I don’t mean to offend you, but I’ve been cooking pasta the long way my whole life, and I’m guessing
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Choosing the Best Melon in Two Easy Steps! (Watermelon/Cantaloupe/Honeydew)
Don’t think you can pick a good melon? Remember these 2 easy “tells” about whether the melon type of your
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Will My Fruit Ripen On My Counter?
I often find myself scanning bins of unripe fruits, wondering whether it makes sense to buy it anyway and give
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