Family dinners and cold days that call for warm meals are all perfect occasions for a hearty bowl of this Barbecue Chili from “Cookin’ Savvy.” Serving 8-10 people, it’s a perfect fit for a crowd or saving leftovers to make weeknight dinners a breeze. Find more soup, stew and chili recipes at Culinary.net. Barbecue Chili […]
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Meatball Tortellini Soup
If you feel like you’re constantly busy with gatherings and get-togethers, you may be looking for easy, filling meals you can enjoy with your nearest and dearest. Warm, hearty Meatball Tortellini Soup can do just that as a delicious one-pot solution. Visit Culinary.net to find more family recipes. Meatball Tortellini Soup Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ […]
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Home Bars to Enhance Your Lifestyle
From the 1950s through the 1980s, it was common to have a home bar, previously referred to as a wet bar. It was both a status symbol and a sign of the times spurred by popular movies like “Goldfinger” with Sean Connery and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” with Audrey Hepburn. Home bars are making a comeback […]
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7 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas to Break from the Norm
If you’re feeling pressure to plan the perfect Valentine’s Day date, it may be time to veer away from tradition. While flowers, chocolates and dinner for two is a classic, thinking outside the box can make for just as romantic of an experience. Consider these simple date ideas to reduce stress and make your day […]
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Egg Tot Muffins
Mornings for many families involve hurried breakfasts and mad dashes out the door. These Egg Tot Muffins can help take that grab-and-go breakfast to the next level. High in protein and flavor, they are a good way to get rid of early morning brain fog. Plus, you can make them ahead of time so all […]
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5 Key Cooking Skills Worth Learning During Winter
As the winter season settles and the chilly winds make going out difficult, every night can turn into a hearty feast if you know how to cook well. After all, what’s more comforting than a warm meal and a cozy space during this time of the year? But ordering in or cooking basic dishes every […]
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Habitat for Humanity Store
I recently bought these colorful storage baskets at Belfair’s Habitat for Humanity for $8. Not the best deal, but it’s not easy to find the utilitarian gems. And, of course, it also contributed to a cause. Years back, the Habitat for Humanity stores seemed to focus only or primarily on utilitarian building supplies — doors, […]
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How to Minimize Exposure to Potential Toxins in Our Food
Dear EarthTalk: Are we really all exposed to many hazardous chemicals that come off the packaging our food travels in? What can we do to minimize our exposure to these potential toxins in our food? ~ William Freleigh, Newark, DE A large percentage of our food packaging contains toxic Food Contact Chemicals (FCCs), which are chemicals […]
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Recipe for Cranberry Bars
Apple and pumpkin are a couple of fruity favorites, but cranberry is another common ingredient that can be used to make a big statement. Mixed with walnuts, white chocolate chips and cake mix, these Cranberry Bars will leave family and friends begging for more. Because they’re so easy to make, you can easily fulfill the […]