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3 Nut-Free “Peanut”Butter Alternatives for School Lunches
With ever growing awareness of the incidences and dangers of nut allergies, many schools are deciding to become nut-free zones. This means that whether or not your children suffer from nut allergies, you likely need some nut-free options to pack in school lunches. While the extra effort of skipping nut butters is well worth it […]
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Selecting and Cutting the Perfect Pineapple
One delicious bite of pineapple can instantly transport you to a summer state of mind. Pineapple satisfies a sweet tooth while offering a high dose of manganese and vitamin C, along with other vitamins and minerals. But tasty as they are, choosing and cutting a pineapple can be intimidating. Use this simple guide to make […]
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How to Grow Your Own Organic Herb Garden
It’s difficult to understate how much fresh herbs can add to almost any dish. They addition of fresh herbs is often what sets a recipe apart from so-so to WOW. As an added benefit to their flavors, adding fresh herbs is a simple way to add an extra bit of antioxidants to your dishes. Yet, […]
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Food Storage Wars: Plastic vs. Glass vs. Stainless Steel Containers
Leftover dinner. School lunches. Water to go to the gym. One question is common to all three of these things. What’s the best material for storing food and beverage? So many options can lead to confusion as to which is best. To help you decide what works for your family, take a look at our […]
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9 Tips to Help Break the Sugar Addiction
Ever wonder why one bite of ice cream leads you to wanting ten more? Sugar holds an addictive power over us, but by cutting out added sugars you can break the addiction. 1. Learn the terms & read labels . Sugar in our food and drinks masquerades under multiple different terms. In addition to […]
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Five Healthy BBQ Options for Your Next Summer Cookout
Ditch the nitrate filled hot dogs and throw some of these tasty and healthy treats on the grill for your next cookout. They are so flavorful and filling, we guarantee no one will miss the hot dogs! Grass fed Beef. Grass fed beef actually has a caloric profile similar to skinless chicken, plus important added […]
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Gluten vs. Wheat: What’s the Difference?
Not only are the terms gluten and wheat are heard frequently these days, they are often used interchangeably. Despite the fact that the terms are used synonymously, the two actually mean different things. The information below will help end your confusion! Definitions: Gluten: the protein found in all wheat, rye, spelt, and barley. Because of […]
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The Differences Between Baking Soda and Baking Powder
If pressed, most amateur chefs would likely admit that it is difficult to determine the difference between baking soda and baking powder. The name is similar, the appearance is similar. So will it really make a difference if we substitute one for another in a recipe? What exactly is the difference? Read on to find […]
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Flour 101: Five Popular Flours and How to Use Them
The days of our grandmothers having only one canister of all-purpose flour are long gone. In its place we find a variety of conventional flour alternatives. The flours available today offer a variety of benefits, but can nonetheless leave us confused as we bring these different flours into our kitchens. Take a crash course in […]
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The Hamburger vs. The Turkey Burger
Burgers are an essential part of the summer and there are so many to choose from, but none two more sought after than the hamburger and the turkey burger. They are both very versatile in pairing with many different flavor combinations and the taste and texture is similar to one another. Most people have at […]
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