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Throw great summertime parties in your backyard

The weather’s getting warm, there’s a long weekend ahead, and you’re thinking now’s the right time to host a backyard barbecue or party, or throw together a neighborhood block party. ... Read the full article →

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Quinoa recipes and cooking tips

Quinoa is a South American plant whose seeds have a delicious nutty flavor. It’s not a true cereal (it’s related to spinach and Swiss chard), but it’s rich in protein ... Read the full article →

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Making your own salsa

Salsa is one of those foods where there’s a big difference between fresh made and store bought. I’m not sure why this is, but there’s a vibrancy to homemade salsa ... Read the full article →

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Get a great workout without going to a gym

You don’t need a gym to get in shape or stay that way, and there are a couple of advantages to going gym-free. First, you save the cost of your ... Read the full article →

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Risotto Recipes and Cooking Tips

Risotto is an Italian dish featuring short-grained rice that’s been cooked in meat or vegetable broth. The rice (most typically the arborio variety) soaks up the broth and softens to ... Read the full article →

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Fixing smelly garbage disposals

Garbage disposals are awesome things. In theory, they prevent odor from decaying food because they chop it all up to the point that it can safely go down the drain. ... Read the full article →

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Avoid long restaurant waits on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is typically the busiest day of the year for any restaurant, thanks to the popular tradition of taking Mom out to dinner so – for one day of ... Read the full article →

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Throw an after-prom party, so you know where your kids are

The hours after high school proms are notorious for kids getting into trouble with drinking, drugs, driving and sex. Peer pressure runs high at events like the prom, and even ... Read the full article →