Turning Fruit Haters into Berry-lievers
Gossip of the week: Spring has finally sprung. And seeing as it's the middle of April, it has certainly taken its time coming around this year. Another thing I've recently been told: the groundhog seeing his shadow apparently has nothing to do with the weather....
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The sunny side of life
It's not often enough that we thank the universe for the simple gifts around us. A little over a year ago I was living on the other side of the country. I had accomplished a lifelong dream of moving to California and despite a long battle with homesickness, was still...
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All along the waterfall with you, my brown eyed butter
A list of things you can toast: Bread Walnuts Poptarts English muffins Good news I bet you didn't know you could toast butter. Yeah, I said it. And no I haven't been drinking. Well okay maybe a little. Have you ever seen "brown butter" on a menu? It's usually...
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Playing with your Food-ie: Goat Cheese Butter
You bought goat cheese. Congratulations! You've taken the first steps towards becoming a foodie--a term that can often be misinterpreted. Being a "foodie" doesn't have to mean that you eat things like foie gras or have a field of sundried tomatoes in your backyard....
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Pea Shoots, Pea Scores!
v My dad is afraid of peas. It's easy to have the misconception that your parents are superheros. I've seen my mom make sunny side down eggs at least a thousand times in my life and not once have I ever seen her break the yolk. Somehow every morning my dad manages...
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Get Your Pickle On
30 Second Tip! Tired of the same boring sandwich or wrap you bring to work every day? Get your pickle on! 1. Peel a carrot into ribbons. 2. Combine equal parts white distilled vinegar and sugar and add a pinch of salt. 3. Submerge carrots into liquid in an airtight...
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