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When You Should Avoid Potatoes

You should avoid potatoes…. when they are green! Potatoes get a bad reputation because they are unfairly grouped in with the recommendation to eat less "white food." What they mean by less white food is less refined grains and sugar,...

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20 Most Loved Just A Pinch Recipes

Today is National I Love Food Day - which is basically every day as far as we are concerned. To honor this glorious day (which we heard is a day that calories don't count on, so go indulge), here are...

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Enjoy the Last Days of Summer With an Al Fresco Dinner

Just because fall is around the corner, don't put summer behind yet. Soak up the gorgeous late summer evenings and host a meal al fresco. Whether you're hosting friends or doing something different for your family, we've gathered everything you...

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Football Munchies to Put You on the Winning Team

It's the most glorious time of the year... football season! Suddenly Sunday's (and Saturday's in some parts of the country) take on a whole new meaning. Days are scheduled by what time the game starts. While I wear my colors...

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Why We Celebrate Labor Day

As summer starts to wind down, most of us have gone to the beach, ate watermelon, cooked burgers, watched fireworks, gone on vacation and thoroughly enjoy the summer. Kids start to dread having to give up their summer freedom. Take...

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16 Delectable Lobster Recipes

Mmmm that luscious lobster taste is so dang good and drool-worthy...but how exactly do you cook it? Well check out these delectable lobster recipes you’re sure to love! Lobster Tails Recipe with Garlic Lemon Butter “This is the only Lobster...

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Tips for Freezing Summer Produce

Are you having trouble using up this summers garden bounty? Good for you… you don’t just have a green thumb you’ve got a green hand! Use these tips to store all the extra produce so you can enjoy it when...

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10 Tasty Trifle Recipes for Your Next Summertime Soiree

Trifles are fantastic summertime desserts. They look impressive but are extremely easy to make. Use your favorite cakes, puddings, toppings, and whipped cream to create something magical. If you want a bit of inspiration, check out these 10 tasty trifle...

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Celebrate Labor Day Weekend With a Stellar Cookout

Wow... did summer fly by or what? In my mind, Memorial Day was last weekend. Summer's unofficially coming to an end, but I'm not going to let the weekend go by without at least one more cookout (or more!). And,...

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What to Make With Extra Zucchini

By this point of the summer, zucchini is bursting from every garden and market. And, if you're anything like us, you're looking for new and inventive zucchini recipes. While tasty, there's only so many times to eat sauteed or grilled...

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5 Labor Day Party Essentials

No lies, this summer has been grand. So make sure to celebrate it with an awesome Labor Day party! While we have a summer cookout checklist to help make your life easier, we’re going the next step to help you...

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The Great Banana Split Debate

Walk into any old fashioned soda shop or look at the menu at your favorite ice cream store and you’ll most likely see a banana split on the menu. It’s three scoops of ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry), put...

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17 Summer-Perfect Peach Pie Recipes

Nothing is better than biting into a nice, juicy, sweet peach during a hot summer’s day...well...perhaps indulging in a slice (or 4) of homemade peach pie might top it. Check out these absolutely delicious peach pie recipes that are definitely...

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Create a Fun and Tasty DIY Waffle Bar

The next time you're hosting brunch, throwing a shower or just want to create a fun breakfast for the family, set-up a DIY waffle bar and let everyone get creative. Here are the necessities you'll need and a few Test...

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Sponge Cake Recipes That’ll Inspire You to Get Baking

While the concept of a sponge cake is simple (eggs, butter, sugar, and flour), the result is a very impressive dessert.The first sponge cake recipe appeared as early as 1615 but became popular because England's Queen Victoria enjoyed a slice...

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Recipes that Reinvent the Basic Brownie

Lately, I've been craving brownies. Not sure why, but I can't get this bake sale favorite out of my mind. Growing up, my mom would add raisins to the batter. The result was brownies that tasted like a chocolate covered...

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9 Groovy Tie-Dye Projects

Searching for an arts and crafts activity for the kids? Or, do you want to reconnect with your favorite fashion era, the 1960's? Then why not try some of these fun tie-dye projects this weekend. They're groovy!How to Tie-Dye Coffee...