No-Bake Desserts

No-Bake Desserts

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by Ted Goldberg If you’re grilling, skewer some fresh fruit and marinate them in grapefruit juice and honey while you’re cooking and eating the rest of your meal. When you’re ready, pop the skewers on the grill for about five minutes, turning occasionally to prevent burning. You’ll find pre-made angel…

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Which Beans Are Best?

Which Beans Are Best?

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Often (unfairly) overlooked in the typical American diet, beans are something of a nutritional-and economical-powerhouse. Some studies have indicated that they could actually reduce the risk of developing certain chronic diseases, such as colon cancer. They can also help lower your cholesterol, which is one of the leading causes of…

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Frugal Outdoor Cooking

Frugal Outdoor Cooking

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Firing up the grill is a great way to cook in the summer! Here are a few grilling tips and a couple of recipes, too. For great grilled burgers, form the patty gently. Smashing the meat forces out moisture. Sear both sides of the burger on both sides, then move…

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Easy Trail Mixes

Easy Trail Mixes

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Before you set off on your next family walk or outing, try making one of these super easy trail mixes to keep your energy up. Quick Fix Mix 2 cups mini pretzels 1 cup cheese snack crackers 1 cup honey roasted peanuts 1 cup raisins Place all ingredients into a…

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Apples: Know the Difference

Apples: Know the Difference

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Apples are one of the most popular fruits in the world. They’re usually the first fruit young children can identify, and the first fruit they taste. Countless folk stories and myths from around the globe feature apples, demonstrating the apple’s far-reaching influence and likeability. One of the apple’s main selling…

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Brown Bag Makeovers

Brown Bag Makeovers

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Cutting out fast-food lunches can be difficult in the beginning, but after a few weeks you’ll be sold. Your wallet may even get fatter while your waistline gets smaller! In order to “make over” your brown-bag lunch, you are going to need a few things. You will need some plastic…

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