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You Can Transplant Spring-blooming Bulbs Year Round
Transplanting spring-blooming bulbs at any time of year is possible. Although we’ve been trained by mail-order greenhouses to plant bulbs in the fall, I have found that digging up and moving my spring-blooming bulbs is …
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Egg Hunts for Easter That Are Fun and Free
As Kara got older, her creativity blossomed. She devised an egg hunt where coupons redeemable for specific prizes were in the eggs instead of the prizes themselves.
Such a smart girl!
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Stan’s Baked Zucchini “Fries”
Calling these veggies "fries" also makes them attractive to kids and means you may be able to get your little ones to give them a try.
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Roasted Vegetables and Rice Is a MIND Diet Home Run
Roasted vegetables and rice for dinner fits with one of our 2022 goals: Eat More Plants. MIND Diet guidelines incorporate the best parts of the Mediterranean and DASH diets to achieve good health in mind …
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Braised Meats on the Winter Menu
The meat is cooked in the liquid in a covered casserole dish or Dutch oven under low heat for several hours. As the liquid is absorbed by the meat and reduced, you end up with a succulent dish with complex flavors.
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Thumbprint Cookies Make Your Christmas Tray Classic
Introduce your family to the flavors of classic Christmas cookies by including these thumbprint gems on your holiday cookie platter.
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Do You Need A Break From Another Hallmark Christmas?
Here are a few picks that will liven up your holiday viewing without giving you that sickly sweet feeling in your stomach or general numbness in your brain.
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The Mystery: Crime Is Only the Beginning
The problem is that after reading or watching enough crime and mystery stories you get pretty good at unveiling the murderer.
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Chicken in a Pot with Turmeric and Lemon
Fall weather brings with it the desire to cozy up and eat something warm and delicious. Chicken in a Pot is one of those dishes that seems perfect for the occasion.
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You’ll “Love” the US Open’s Refreshing “Honey Deuce”
The Honey Deuce is the perfect cocktail for these last days of summer.
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Fresh Peach and Corn Salad with Lemony Vinaigrette
Both the fresh peach and corn added to the salad are raw and that may surprise you - it surprised me. But the combo tastes fantastic.
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Tom’s Favorite Tabbouleh Made with a Zesty Twist
Tabbouleh salad has a fresh taste that's perfect for summer.
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A New Start, A New Garden
If you've never tried gardening but are curious about it, I encourage you to give it a go. Yes, it can be a lot of work. But it's also good exercise, meditative, and personally satisfying.
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German Potato Salad Makes Perfect Picnic Fare
Give the potatoes time to soak up some of the dressing before serving at room temperature. Don’t worry about storage - there won’t be any leftovers!
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Irritating Plant Allergies You Should Know About
I remember pulling dead leaves off my euphorbia. Did I wash my hands or scratch after removing gloves? Did I wear gloves? I honestly can’t remember.
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Staying Social with an Outdoor Birthday Tea Party
This Covid Birthday Tea Party will be a fond memory and a reminder that socializing with friends is so important, even during a pandemic.
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Ricotta Cheese Cookies Are a Treasured Family Recipe
Leave it to my friend Denise to "show me the way." She generously shared her family recipe with me, and now with you!
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Will Intermittent Fasting Lead Us to The Fountain of Youth?
There really is science behind the current fasting diets, and all it may take is doing a regular 16-24 hour fast to see long-term benefits.
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It’s Super Bowl Sunday. Should You Eat Like Tom Brady?
Is this eating plan doable? We shall see - after the Super Bowl.
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Learning Something New Makes You Smarter
31 Days of Resolutions – Day 14 The cat’s out of the bag – learning new things doesn’t just occupy your free time during this pandemic, it also makes you smarter. Studies have shown that …
