Although this column generally deals with something baked or sweet, this month — in acknowledgment that nearly everyone already has a favorite zucchini bread recipe — it includes a couple of savory dishes that can be served for a summery brunch, lunch or dinner. The ubiquitous zucchini is tasty, nutritious, versatile and prolific. Did you […]
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5 Reasons Composting is Essential and Key Tips for Success
Approximately one-third of food worldwide is thrown away, with the vast majority ending up in the landfill. One way we can fix this issue, beyond only buying what we need, is to start composting food waste and other organic matter. While many think compost is simply a soil add-in used to create bountiful gardens, it’s […]
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Tips to Attract Buyers When Selling Your Home
Preparing your home for sale may start with ideas for staging the house or spackling and painting over nail holes; however, it also requires a considerable amount of planning and organization. Before opening your home to tours, either virtual or in person, be aware of what buyers might notice. “Getting your home ready for sale […]
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Recipe for Cheesecake Ice Cream with Fruit Swirls
Spending precious moments enjoying outdoor meals with family and friends is part of what makes warm weather get-togethers so special. Take those al fresco occasions to the next level with a favorite dessert: ice cream. Homemade ice cream is a hallmark of many family events from birthday celebrations and pool parties to warm weather holidays […]
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How to Plan for a Road Trip in an Electric Car
Nearly 35 million American drivers will be on the road this summer and while electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure is still growing, the burgeoning part of the population of first-time EV owners may have to take additional steps to ensure a successful road trip. “It cannot be understated that to successfully travel in an EV, you […]
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Beat the Heat with a Fizzy Orange Pineapple Punch
Hardly anything beats a cold, refreshing drink on a hot day. This Fizzy Orange Pineapple Punch provides a chilling moment of relaxation with the sweetness of orange and pineapple combined with the cool flavor of orange sherbet. Find more drink recipes at Culinary.net. Fizzy Orange Pineapple Punch Ingredients: Instructions: In large punch bowl, combine pineapple […]
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Supporting Health and Wellness — Healthy Home Trends (Part 3)
In this final segment about designing your home for health and wellness, we look at trends in color, interior décor, biophilia, health and wellness in kitchens and baths, as well as smart home technology. Health and Wellness Trends Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Ever had a yearning for a specific countertop or […]
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Plants with Intriguing Animal Names
“Now, Roy and Joy had often dozed, through their weekly class in botany; I’m afraid they were wrongly inclined to think that botany meant monotony. But the sight botanic they now beheld- would have awakened a sleeping possum! For every plant had an animal name and a living animal blossom!” ~ “The Animal Garden” by […]
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Eight Tips to Declutter Your Home and Life for the Best Summer Yet
Summer is an exciting time filled with beach get-togethers, lovely afternoons spent poolside with friends and family, road trips — and decluttering! And I don’t just mean putting the snow sleds and snowboards in storage and finally ridding all kitchen countertops of scattered mail — I mean giving your home and lifestyle a whole summer […]