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The concept of the 100-calorie snack pack had become quite popular these days. You can get everything from cookies to crackers, even soda in small packages that equal about100 calories. The question is, are these packs the best way to control your diet? Are there better options out there? The…
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Do you spend a little more on organic or stick with the regular non-organic fruit? It all depends on the fruits you are buying. Here’s a great rule of thumb to remember — thin skin, go organic and thick skin, it’s ok to go non-organic. Purchase your organic fruits in…
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“Drink your milk.” We all heard that tall order growing up — and with good reason. Milk does a body good. But these days the bigger question is — which brand is best? Cow’s milk, goat’s milk, soy milk, rice milk, oat milk, and even almond milk are all on…
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In many households, the whistle of a teakettle is no longer part of every quiet afternoon at home. While boiling water in the microwave will work, a teakettle is both a handy tool and a stylish kitchen accessory. Cooks who prepare tea along with meals or snacks will enjoy being…
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by Angela Pollock Knock out the fat! That has been George Foreman’s signature saying since 1995 about his line of grills. The George Foreman Grill has come a long way from the simple countertop versions found in college dorm rooms. This kitchen aid can be found in a multitude of…
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Is juicing the secret to Jack LaLanne’s good health? The benefits of fruits and vegetables are well documented. The Department of Food Science at Cornell University released a report in December of 2004, citing numerous peer reviewed studies that suggest that increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables can reduce overall…
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Should you go green? That is the question. We’re not talking about a quest for conservation. We’re talking about the heavily-hyped Debbie Meyer Green Bags that are supposed to increase the longevity of fruits and vegetables. So do they really work? We put these bags to the test. My husband…
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The Food Saver, and other appliances like it, allow you to vacuum seal food in a plastic bag. While the bags are somewhat expensive, any Food Saver owner will tell you that the cost is more than made up by the food it saves. Leftovers like lasagna and casserole will…
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Some like it hot — hot dogs, that is. Imagine a device that would enable you to heat your franks and toast your buns at the same time. It’s no joke. There’s actually such a thing and we’ve put this crafty kitchen aid to the test. Hot dog connoisseurs rejoice:…
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In the old days, peanut butter was made by simply grinding peanuts and perhaps adding a dash of salt. The only problem with this approach is that the natural oils in the fresh ground peanuts separated and formed a pool of peanut oil on top that had to be stirred…