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Ribs with Baked Beans

Barbecue Styles Of America

Are you feeling a little saucy this summer? Indulge in your favorite barbecue flavors from around the country! Barbecue is a method of cooking meat,

Honey

For thousands of years cultures have been using honey for other purposes besides sweetening their breads and drinks. The Egyptians would also use it as

Strawberry and Lime Infused Water

Thirst-Quenching Infused Waters

Infusing water is incredibly simple. The easiest recipes only take a minute or two to make, and require very few supplies. Now learn how to

Two Smoothies

Smoothie Smart

A vitamin-packed smoothie is a great way to start the day, or works as the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. Here are tips on how to make

Hazelnuts

Healthy Hazelnuts

If you’re looking for something to do today then get to baking because June 1st is National Hazelnut Cake Day! Let’s discuss hazelnuts – who

Five Avocados

The Hass Avocado

Show your true green color and impeccable good taste with Hass avocados. Background The Hass variety represents the majority of avocados consumed in the United

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Ribs with Baked Beans

Barbecue Styles Of America

Are you feeling a little saucy this summer? Indulge in your favorite barbecue flavors from around the country! Barbecue is a method of cooking meat, traditionally tough, less-expensive cuts, in a wood-burning pit over a low temperature for a long period of time to create tender, moist, flavorful results. Regional flavors are based on the type of seasoning used. All the sauces used in the US generally can be grouped onto one of four basic categories: Vinegar and Pepper Mustard

Honey

For thousands of years cultures have been using honey for other purposes besides sweetening their breads and drinks. The Egyptians would also use it as an embalming agent or to feed the soul after the body had decomposed, German peasants would use honeycombs and honey to pay taxes to their lords, and other cultures would use honey for the antibacterial components to heal rashes, burns, and wounds. Myth or Truth! Currently there is a lot of buzz in the nutrition

Strawberry and Lime Infused Water

Thirst-Quenching Infused Waters

Infusing water is incredibly simple. The easiest recipes only take a minute or two to make, and require very few supplies. Now learn how to make your own healthy, nutritious flavored water with nothing artificial, just the goodness of real foods, herbs, and spices. Think about fruits and vegetables that would infuse into water easily, these are often high juice fruits and vegetables. Herbs and spices can also be added for that extra flavor burst. Variety is the spice of

Two Smoothies

Smoothie Smart

A vitamin-packed smoothie is a great way to start the day, or works as the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. Here are tips on how to make your smoothies delicious and nutritious every time. Liquid Start your smoothie with a liquid base. It’s important to add the liquid to your blender before adding the fruit as this will prevent the blade from getting damaged. Here are some possibilities: Milk (skim or whole) is a popular choice. Soy milk works for people who are

Hazelnuts

Healthy Hazelnuts

If you’re looking for something to do today then get to baking because June 1st is National Hazelnut Cake Day! Let’s discuss hazelnuts – who can resist them? The sight of chocolate covered hazelnuts can send any chocolate lover into delirium. But here’s a secret: this sweet, cream colored nut can not only tickle your taste buds but can also give you a wealth of health benefits! Background Hazelnuts, also called filberts, are from the hazel tree. There are more

Five Avocados

The Hass Avocado

Show your true green color and impeccable good taste with Hass avocados. Background The Hass variety represents the majority of avocados consumed in the United States. Hass avocados are known as the “year-round avocado” because of their availability. The Hass avocados in your grocers’ produce section are grown in California, Chile, Mexico, New Zealand, and The Dominican Republic. Identification The Hass avocado is easily identified by its oval shape, the bumpy, pebbled texture of its skin, and the dark green

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