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Local Produce Means You’ll Eat Well in 2021

Unless you do your research, it isn’t always clear what produce is seasonal and locally grown.

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It’s Easy to Create and Share a Digital Recipe File

Both my son and daughter use the digital method to share cooking and grocery shopping responsibilities. They include agreed upon, tested recipes. This cuts down on return trips to the market for forgotten ingredients and saves the back-and-forth of “What do you want to eat tonight?

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Penne with Broccolini for a Delicious Meatless Meal

One of the best things about this veggie is that the buds, leaves, and stalks are edible. So prep is simple washing it and trimming the stalk ends. There’s very little waste.

Winey Resolutions for a Hope Filled New Year

Can some of these antioxidants help keep the brain sharp? Can they slow or reverse the amyloid accumulations?

Honey-Baked Feta Is a Simple Way to Raise the Flavor Bar

Honey-baked feta is great on crusty bread slices as a snack or side, in an omelette, or topping stuffed, baked peppers.

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How to Make Granola – Easy and Delicious

A plus for homemade granola is that you can substitute any nuts, seeds, grains, and dried fruits that fit your needs or pantry.

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A Trifle Advantageous

Making the trifle early in the day and letting it sit in the refrigerator several hours or overnight brings out the best flavors. The tight fit of the bowl keeps the layers from sliding like they would in a slope-sided serving bowl.