Candes King Meisenheimer
I love food! We all need to eat, but we all have different likes, dislikes, and needs when it comes to what we eat and drink. The one thing we all all have in common though, is that we all want our food to taste good.
Whether you re a young, healthy college student, or an older individual suffering from heart disease, you want the food you eat to be enjoyable. We all do. It s my goal as a writer to help each person fulfill their dietary requirements and still come up with something delicious!
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Whether you re a young, healthy college student, or an older individual suffering from heart disease, you want the food you eat to be enjoyable. We all do. It s my goal as a writer to help each person fulfill their dietary requirements and still come up with something delicious!
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What You Should Know About OreganoAre you sure you’re getting the right oregano for your recipe?
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How to Grow Fruit in a GreenhouseWhy we get lots of flowers but no fruit to harvest.
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5 Tips for Getting Kids Into the Kitchen5 tips for getting kids interested in learning to cook.
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The Benefits of Social EatingWhy social eating, or eating in groups, makes for healthier meals.
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Facebook Users Light it Up BlueWhy profile pictures on Facebook are turning into blue lights.
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Getting Ready to GrillFour essential things to do before you light that barbecue.
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The Art of Making a Milk Free, Egg Free Coffee CakeA really good coffee cake doesn’t need eggs, and there are ways around the milk and butter. It’s a bit of an art form, but well worth the study.
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Zesty Cream of Pear SyrupThis easy cream of pear is a spicy and naturally milk free dessert sauce that goes well with various flavors of coffee cake and pies.
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Pear Coffee CakeIt's hard to find baked goods that are free of the common allergens milk & egg that also taste delight the senses. This pear coffee cake is a rare gem that fits the bill. Made with fresh pears and canned coconut milk.
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Keep Rick Santorum Out of My BedroomFor all of Rick Santorum’s screams about freedom he he takes no shame in wanting to take away the freedoms of a married couple.
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Tips for Planning a Golden Years WeddingAre you a senior who is planning a wedding? Tired of the hoopla and the price tags of the wedding industry? There are ways around it all.
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Autism and Asthma Caused by Bad Parenting?Irish clinical psychologist’s motivations called into question on topic of his professional claims about Autism and Asthma.
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Why My Entire Family is on the Mediterranean DietHow the Mediterranean Diet makes living with multiple food allergies and diabetes a whole lot easier.
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Mocktails for a Tropical-Themed Baby ShowerNon-alcoholic tropical cocktails for a tropical theme baby shower.
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Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes May Contain Undeclared Soy AllergenManufacturer pulls 6 frozen pancakes from market after possible indirect exposure to soy, a common allergen.
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4 Reasons to Grow Your Own Fresh HerbsHere are the top four reasons why everyone should grow their own fresh herbs.
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What is a Master Recipe?Master recipes are the first recipes beginner cooks should learn when first starting out. -
4 Cooking Techniques that Will Save You Money4 ideas that the average cook can put into practice with only a little planning and patience. -
Organizing Your Kitchen for the New YearIt’s time, once again, to organize your kitchen after the holidays.
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Foodie Ideas for Stuffing a Gift BasketReader's top 10 suggestions for foods to put in a gift basket.
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7 Savory Ways to Serve Sweet PotatoesHere are seven savory ways to serve a sweet potato that will make your mouth water.
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High Tech Purchases on a Low Tech BudgetHow to buy high tech gadgets through low tech savings.
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Keep the Holiday Cooking Blahs at BayNot quite feeling up to the holiday season this year? Is everyone expecting you to take the lead on all things holiday anyway? Here are few tips to help you get over the holiday blahs.
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7 Ways to Stuff an Acorn SquashSweet, savory, or a little of both. Here are seven great ways to prepare stuffed acorn squash.
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Stuffed Acorn SquashThings to stuff an acorn squash with.
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Slideshow: Arizona RainbowsPictures of a double-rainbow during a monsoon in Chino Valley, Arizona.
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Eat Your Favorite Stew Recipes with Less GuiltHow to take a few calories out of your favorite stew recipes without ruining them.
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Family Friendly Volunteer Opportunities in PhoenixVolunteer opportunities in Phoenix that the whole family can get involved in.
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Proverbs of a Strong WomanWhat a strong woman wants in a man.
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Best Family Picnic Spots in Phoenix5 great places to go on a family picnic in the Phoenix Valley.
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4th of July 2011 Events in PhoenixWhere to find 4th of July celebrations in Phoenix in 2011.
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The Coolest Public Pools in PhoenixWhere to find the best public pools in the Phoenix Valley.
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Fun Father's Day 2011 Activities in PhoenixFind out what to do on Father's Day 2011 in Phoenix.Also published on:
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Free Family Friendly Summer Concerts in Phoenix 2011Find out where those free family friendly summer concerts are in Phoenix!
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Good MorningA poem for the morning, and those who are far away.
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Best Milk Substitutes for Cooking and BakingAvoid writing your own cooking horror stories, and find out which brands of milk substitutes work the best for cooking and baking.
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Makena Pregnancy Drug Fight Rages OnIf you think the fight over Makena's price is over, think again.
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The Dance of Language SonnetLet there be an ode to words in forms we have not lost.
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Top 5 Free Family Activities in Phoenix, ArizonaWhere to find the best free family activities in Phoenix.
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Best Easter Brunches in Phoenix for Under $20 Per PersonThink it's impossible to take a family of five out for Easter brunch for under $100? Think again! Here's where to find he best deals on the most fabulous food in Phoenix on Easter morning.
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Tips for Buying Sweet StrawberriesHave a lot of recipes for strawberries that you just cant wait to try? Learn what to look for when buying strawberries for both your recipes and for snacking.
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New Dietary Guidelines: Doing Away with 5 a DayTrying to figure out how to get enough fruit and vegetables in your diet? Here are six tips to help you out.
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How My Love of Food Saved My Children's LivesI love food. I have always loved food. Food has been a passion for me for as long as I can remember. Little did I know when I was younger that being a die hard foodie would someday save not one but many lives.
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A Cheeseburger a Day Keeps the Doctor AwayThe strange things that some people believe about food.
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Peanut Butter & Jelly CakeMy kids love this peanut butter and jelly cake! I like it because it has less sugar than other cakes, which makes it acceptable to serve more often.
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How to Sneak Healthy into After School SnacksGetting kids to eat healthy at mealtime is hard enough without having to think about the snacks. Here are 4 ways to cut the sugar and increase the nutritional value of food kids already love to eat.
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Fan's take for spring training: The 5 best places to eat in Surprise, ArizonaFind out the 5 best places for visiting baseball spring training fans to eat in Surprise, Arizona.
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How to Counter Top CompostHow to use everyday food scraps as plant food without the full-on compost bin.
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Don't Change Your Diet! Change Your FoodstyleWhat's a foodstyle? It's the customized menu of foods and cooking techniques that fit your individual dietary needs and taste buds' requirements.
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St. Patrick's Day Parties for KidsSt. Patrick's Day parties for kids can be easy and fun. They don't have to be a huge hassle for the adult overseeing it.
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Easy Irish Vegetable StewA real Irish stew is simple. It isn't filled with 50 things to confuse the senses. This recipe for Irish Vegetable Stew is easy to make, and can be embellished as your taste buds demand.
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Graffiti Cake Game for KidsKids love to play with their food, and kids who are also foodies can give the idea a whole meaning. If you're looking for a great kids food game for a birthday party try having a graffiti cake game.
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Silent Source of Salt: Tomato PasteTomato paste. It seems like such a simple thing. It's one of the most basic and most used processed tomato products in the United States. But, it can also be a silent source of unnecessary salt in your diet.
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Review: Youda GamesA parent's perspective of official Youda Games.
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Love Is..A poem about love, and what love is to me.
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New Public Food Enemy #1: PizzaWhen the the U.S. government declared cheeseburgers and ham the worst foods Americans could possibly eat we shed a collective tear, sucked it up, and turned to foods like chicken and pizza. Now, these too are on the dietary chopping block.
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Betty Crocker Easy Writer Food Decorators ReviewRecently, I was in a pinch and decided to give Betty Crocker Easy Writer Food Decorators pen-brushes a try. I'm glad I did...
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The Surprising Truth About ChickenAccording to recent studies and an overwhelming body of evidence, The USDA and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says that chicken might not be as good for you as your think.Also published on:
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4 Fantastic Super Bowl Party Dip RecipesIf you're hosting a Super Bowl party this year the last thing you want to worry about is spending too much time on the traditional fare. Here are 4 easy dip recipes that are as tasty as they are quick!
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New Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 (2011 Release)The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 actively recognize that a one-size-fits-all Daily Recommended Intake (RDI) diet does not best serve the health and welfare of all Americans.Also published on:
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How to Roast Garlic in an OvenRoasting garlic in an oven is an easy way for garlic lovers to enjoy the robust flavors of Summer any time of year, no matter what your housing situation is.
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Quick Creamed SpinachThis is a quick version of the traditional creamed spinach, which can be served as a dip or a small side dish to spicy chicken wings and other 'hot' foods.
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Quick & Easy Spicy Bean DipThis spicy bean dip goes great along side creamy dips like ranch or creamed spinach. It's also the perfect dip for your husband's last minute visits from his buddies!
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Guacamole with a TwistThis guacamole offers a slightly different, but very pleasing taste, as well as a uniform green color. Great for layered dips and creative culinary projects!
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Orange & Yellow Tomatoes: The Shopping TripI've had a lot of people mentioning orange and yellow tomatoes to me recently, and asking how they are different from regular red tomatoes, or multicolored heirloom tomatoes. To better answer those questions I decided to do some research.
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Killing Mark TwainMark Twain is made of words. And now, someone wants to kill him... one word at a time.
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Chicken Vegetable CouscousThis chicken vegetable couscous is a great side dish for a roasted chicken, or as a filling stand alone lunch.
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Roasted Garlic DipGarlic lovers adore this chip dip. It can also be used as a sandwich dressing that goes well with roasted, deli sliced chicken.
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Roasted Garlic and Pumpkin StewThis soup is easy to make, filling, and inexpensive. It has the perfect consistency and taste to fill bread bowls for a nice hot Winter meal.
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How to Blanch and Skin TomatoesAnyone who has tried to skin tomatoes raw knows that this can be an exercise in frustration. The trick is to blanch your tomatoes immediately before you skin them.
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Mouth-Watering Ways to Commemorate National Soup MonthAs temperatures drop, rain comes down, and snow piles up, a steaming bowl of soup is a nice thing to curl your tummy around.
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Tomato BisqueThis is a flavorful, yet mild soup that is a great replacement for canned tomato soups.
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Simple Lemon SyrupThis is a quick and easy syrup that goes great with pound cake, grilled shrimp, and so much more!
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Wonderful Wintertime Drink Collections from Yahoo! Contributor NetworkFrom Featured Contributors' best picks to secret family recipes, it's all here. Hot Toddies, numerous variations on hot cocoa, and tropical splashes for a twist of something refreshing and different.
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3 Fabulous Cookie Decorations for ChristmasWhen we go to the effort of making Christmas cookies, whether from scratch or from a store bought dough, we want them to turn out well and look good. Here are a few ideas for decorating Christmas cookies to help you along the way.
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Christmas Hand Towel Pillow Shams CraftWhether you want to preserve an old keepsake towel or are looking to save a little money on your Christmas decorations this year, these Christmas hand towel pillow shams are a great idea.
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World's Best Shortbread CookiesThese shortbread cookies literally melt in your mouth! They maintain their warm, inviting taste for days after being baked, without all the preservatives and additives other recipes have. Great for cutting out with cookie cutters!
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10 Ways to Serve Potatoes on ChristmasPotatoes are a staple item on most Christmas dinner menus. Here are 10 ways to shake up this traditional Christmas dinner side dish.
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Gravy Rant & How to Make Low Fat GravyA foodie's tirade about bad advice, and the right way to make a really screamin', low fat gravy.
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Chicken & Herb Stuffed Baby Bell PeppersThese stuffed baby bell peppers have a wonderful southwestern flavor that is a true treat for the palate. They're great for small, intimate dinners or large dinner parties.
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How to Force-Thaw a Frozen TurkeyTurkeys are big, and usually sold frozen. If you find yourself staring at a bird that's frozen solid on Thanksgiving morning don't panic. This is what bathtubs are for. That's right, bathtubs.
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10 Ways to Serve Green Beans for Thanksgiving or ChristmasWith the holidays upon us many of us find ourselves scrambling to come up with a good Thanksgiving or Christmas menu. Green beans are a favorite for many people when it comes to traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas foods.
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Decorating For The Holidays With Electric CandlesPictures of ways to decorate electric pillar candles for Thanksgiving or Christmas decor.
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Ideas For Setting a Thanksgiving TableSetting an attractive table at Thanksgiving doesn't have to be hard, time consuming, or expensive. A few well placed items and easy tricks can turn a bland table into a table that wows yours guests and make a memorable first impression.
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Southwestern Chicken Salad SandwichThese tasty chicken sandwiches have hint of the southwest without being over powering. They're easy to make and kids love them.
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Easy Christmas Cupcake DecorationsCupcakes are a favorite Christmas time treat since they are very versatile and easy to make. These ideas are so easy, and so much fun, you'll probably want to have the kids help out!
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When Your Kids Won't Eat HealthyKids will often rebel against what's different, especially when it comes to taste. Getting kids to eat healthy can sometimes be a chore, but it doesn't have to be.
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Easy Holiday Hosting Touches3 easy ways to add a touch of the holiday festivities to everyday visits and meetings.
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Kandi's Party CookiesThese cookies are light and crispy but packed with flavor! They have less sugar than the average cookie, and still satisfy even the most serious sweet-tooth.
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Planning a Large Thanksgiving DinnerHosting a large family or group Thanksgiving dinner can be very rewarding, and yet, very frustrating. But, there are steps you can take to ensure you're large Thanksgiving dinner is a success, with a lot less stress.
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Pumpkin Graham Mini CakesThese Christmas pumpkin graham mini cakes are just the thing when you want a hint of pumpkin pie without all the guilt or cost.
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Christmas Recipes: Gourmet Taste on a Beggar's BudgetA cheap Christmas recipe doesn't need to taste cheap, just save you money. Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean & Bacon Salad, and Seasoned Bread Crumbs.
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Recipe Collections: 3 Easy Toppings for PastaHere are 3 easy pasta topping recipes that won't break the bank, take up too much time in your schedule, and are easy to make.
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In Season: NovemberFind out what's in season in November!
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Recipe Collections: 3 Easy Simple SoupsA simple soup is a soup that has only a few ingredients and is usually very light on the pallet. Egg Drop Soup, Garden Soup, Beef & Green Bean Soup.
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3 Easy Tricks to Great Halloween TreatsThe secret to easy Halloween cookies isn't in finding unique recipes. Regular cookie recipes or dough will work just fine. It's what you do with the dough that really matters.
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Quick and Easy Halloween DecorationsMake Quick and Easy Halloween Decorations Using Cookie Cutters
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Boogie Man StewA great witch finds out that there are scarier things on Halloween than her... like little boys with a taste for stew.
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Kids in the Kitchen: 10 Best Kids Cooking GiftsDo you have a young foodie or budding cook in your life? If you're trying to figure out what cooking gift to get them consider these 10 things that were recommended by kids.
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2010 Arizona State Fair: Opening Day PicturesA brief look at what to look forward to at the 2010 Arizona State Fair.
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2010 Arizona State Fair - Free & Discounted AdmissionHow To Get Into the 2010 Arizona State Fair for Free!
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Kids in the Kitchen: Halloween Party GamesAre you having a Halloween party with children this year? Here are a few great Halloween party games you can play in the kitchen!
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Recipe Collections: 3 Classic Desert PiesWe all love pie! Here are my favorite fillings for the three most popular desert pies in America!
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Recipe Collections: 3 Pie Crust Dough VariationsMaking apple, pecan, or pumpkin pies? Kick it up a notch with these 3 pie crust variations!
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How to Roast & Prepare PecansPecans are one of America's favorite nuts. Whether you're making a dish in which pecans are the heroes, such as pecan pie, or simply adding crushed and rolled pecans to muffins or soups to kick up the flavor there are some tricks to working with them.
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Learn to Cook! Ooops! Take This OfferingLearn To Cook... the missing link...
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Learn to CookLet's talk about the most common reason, real reason, why most people don't cook at home. No, it's not laziness.
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In Season: OctoberA list of what is in season in October in the United States and Canada.
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Kids in the Kitchen: Cooking GamesTwo games that help reinforce cooking skills in kids and stimulate their interest in cooking.
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Arizona Pumpkin Patches - 2010A list of pumpkin patches available in Arizona in the Fall of 2010.
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Kitchen Safety: Part 1 - FallsThe key to preventing fall related injuries in the kitchen is to keep your kitchen floors clean. This means sweeping frequently and wiping up spills and splatters as soon as they occur. But there's more!
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Kitchen Safety: Part 2 - CutsCuts are one of the two most common injuries in the kitchen; the other being burns. The danger of cuts comes from many places, including dull knives, broken glass, and equipment and utensils with sharp edges or parts.
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Autism: VJ & the KnifeI have a 16-year-old daughter with high functioning autism (HFA) who prefers to be called VJ... and she uses knives.
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Freeman Farms Pumpkin Festival -Chino Valley, AZAre you looking for something that the whole family can get involved in this Fall in Chino Valley, or the tri-city area? If so, plan a trip to Freeman Farms Pumpkin Festival.
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Recipe Collections: 3 Modern Classic Cookie RecipesChocolate chip cookie, chocolate snap cookie, and flourless peanut butter cookie. All easy to make recipes and all yummy to eat!
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Recipe Collections: 3 Classic Snap Cookie RecipesThe shortbread cookie, the sugar cookie, and the gingerbread cookie are three classic cookies that stand in a class of their own.
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Chemtrails Over Huston? or Alien Spacecraft?Apparently, on September 11th of this year, strange patterns were seen in the skies over Huston, Texas. The oval shaped contrails, vapor trails left by aircraft, resembled what eye witnesses called a race track in the sky.
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Cooking Questions: Starter Equipment & UtensilsYou just moved out on your own and you're setting up your very first kitchen. You have a limited amount of money to spend on things like mixing spoons and baking pans. What do you get?
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Recipe Collections: 3 Basic Bread RecipesBread is a staple of the American diet and can come in all shapes and forms. But, within America there are essentially only three basic types of bread recipes: yeast bread, baking powder bread, and pastry.
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Getting Your Berries OnYes, berries! We love berries of all sorts; strawberries, blue berries, raspberries, you name it! Here's how to get your favorite berries year-round.
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Autism: Mason Allen Medlam FoundationIn a previous article I mentioned a 5-year-old boy with autism who had died. Now his parents want to help keep the same thing from happening to others.
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5 Reasons to Steam Instead of Boil5 way to save by steaming your vegetables instead of boiling them.
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In Season: SeptemberSeptember marks the beginning of the Fall harvesting season. Even if you don't have a garden it pays to know what's in season.
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Recipe Collections: 3 Uses for a Frozen BlueberryThe neat thing about the frozen blueberry is that it is naturally sweet, easy to use, and really good for you.
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Recipe Collections: 3 Uses for Frozen StrawberriesWhat do you do when the strawberry isn't in season? The best thing you can do is buy it frozen.
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Recipe Collections: 3 Unusual Apple RecipesHere are 3 unusual apple recipes to help shake up the way your serve this Autumn fruit!
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The Finding GameA rhyming game to help small children build better globalization skills.
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The Pumpkin SongA child's song about pumpkins.
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Recipe Collections: 3 Sweet Pumpkin Treats3 easy pumpkin recipes that don't involve your body weight in sugar. Breakfast, lunch and dessert, it's all here!
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Children's Best Picks: Low-Sugar Halloween CandyAre you looking for low-sugar candy ideas for Halloween? As the mother of child with type-1 diabetes I've pretty much tasted it all. So has my daughter, who just happens to be somewhat picky when it comes to Halloween candy!
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Fats: The Good, the Bad, and the MythsIt is a common myth that all fats are bad. This, however, is not true.
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Pumpkin Apple BisqueIt's that time of year again! Pumpkins will be hitting the stores soon, if they already haven't in you area. Apples are in season too, sitting ripe and full on the trees. What should we do with all this goodness? Make Pumpkin Apple Bisque!
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5 Foods with More Vitamin C Than an OrangeVitamin C is an important nutrient that boosts the immune system, helps the body digest iron, and many studies say help fight cancer. But can you get enough of it from diet alone?
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Death Toll of AutismWhen most people think of autism they don't think of it as being a terminal disease. That's because it's not. Yet, lives are still lost to autism.
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Mad Ravings About PumpkinsWhy do we go pumpkin mad in October? No, really, why do we?
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Chicken Dinners: Easy Recipes for Dressing Up the Deli BirdAre you the kind of person who prefers to pick up a hot rotisserie chicken from the supermarket deli instead of going through a fast food drive-thru? Here are easy 3 recipes to serve it up in ways that help break up the monotony!
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Homeschooling: Taking Advantage of Back to School SalesIt's that time of year again. All of the kids in our neighborhood who attend public and private schools are getting ready to start the new school year. This means back to school sales and huge savings for homeschoolers!
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5 Foods with More Calcium Than MilkAre you looking for another way to get calcium in your diet without the use of dairy products or supplements? You may be surprised about what foods have more calcium in them than milk!
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10 Realistic Tips for Eating HealthierYou don't have to stop eating your favorite foods in order to eat healthier. Here are a few simple tricks that can be applied to the cooking techniques you already use to increase the nutrition of your foods without compromising the flavor.
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How to Talk to People with AutismCommunicating with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) isn't as hard as you think it is, but it does take some getting used to.
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Community Support from Kitchen GardensCash is something in rare supply these days, but you can still help out in your local community by planting a few extra plants in your garden this year.
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The Eatable Sitting GardenYour kitchen garden doesn't have to be boring! You can create a beautiful and fun sitting garden for relaxing or entertaining using food plants.
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Cold Summer Drink Idea8 non-alcoholic drink ideas that are fast, kid approved, and inexpensive.
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Before You CanHaving trouble deciding if you want to learn to can your own foods? Here are some things to consider and simple experiments that can help you make the decision!
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Non-Alcoholic Drinks for New Year's Parties15 ways to celebrate New Year's without alcohol.
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Christmas Dinner Recipe: Southwestern Prime Rib and Bell Pepper Stuffing with GravyA traditional southwestern alternative to turkey dinners.
