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Tomatoes From the Garden to the Table
The other day, I was admiring the prolific tomatoes growing in our backyard garden. Some plants already were up to my waist. Although many of us are “wilting” in the heat, gardeners may find that their...
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Four Holiday Gift Ideas That Promote Health and/or Safety
Photo courtesy of Alice Henneman, University of Nebraska – Lincoln I ventured out with other “Black Friday” shoppers at midnight after Thanksgiving. I certainly didn’t pitch a tent in the parking lot...
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Santa Gets Some Diet Advice
I bumped into someone early one morning during this holiday season. You might know him. Our conversation went something like this. “Well, Julie, thanks for the carrots and apple slices for the...
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This Spud’s for You
Photo by Dean Jenkins courtesy of www.morguefile.com The world’s largest potato weighed more than 18 pounds, according to Guinness World Records. I think I was served its slightly smaller cousin at a...
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Eggplants Inspire Creativity in the Kitchen
Eggplant photo by Jade, courtesy of morguefile.com “Wow, look at this!” my older daughter exclaimed as she helped unpack the grocery bags. She was about 8 at the time. “It’s an eggplant,” my then...
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Let Autumn Colors Inspire Your Food Choices
Photo by Krosseel courtesy of morguefile.com “Mom, that’s the law of physics!” my daughter said with a giggle as my leaf bag popped. She was about 10 at the time. After the loud pop, I was standing...
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Try Some Grilled Veggies
Photo by maxstaeten courtesy morguefile.com “Mom, this fruit tastes extra sweet!” my 11-year-old daughter remarked as she tasted a slice of grilled pineapple along with a bite of grilled ham. I tasted...
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Lift the Lid on Food Preservation
Photo courtesy of the National Center of Home Food Preservation. When most of us “baby boomers” came home from the hospital as infants, our mothers probably held us because infant car seats weren’t...
View ArticleCan You Name 10 Germ Traps That Could Make You Sick?
It’s inevitable. I’m going to catch a cold. I won’t be alone. Most of us will catch a cold some time during the upcoming months. Lately, I’ve been surrounded by sniffling, coughing and sneezing people....
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