Food
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Choose the best apples for bakingSep 02, 2008 11:00 pm - A homemade apple pie is only as perfect as the apples that hide beneath the flaky crust or crumbly topping. These all-American pies require baking apples that have tough...
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Zinfandel's history not black and 'white'Sep 02, 2008 11:00 pm - This is a story about Zinfandel. Not the rose-styled "white" stuff, though it earns a healthy 8 percent of America's wine-volume and we must mention it, but barely. No, ...
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Apple pie still tops in AmericaSep 02, 2008 11:00 pm - In a world filled with trendy cupcakes, spirited creme brulees and decadent ganache-covered cakes, one dessert stands out as a perennial favorite among home cooks and pr...
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Don't let rising chicken prices fowl your budgetSep 02, 2008 11:00 pm - I have been managing a very tight grocery budget of late. We're a family of four, including two teenage sons, and we eat most of our meals at home. I want to see how low...
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Try to curb weekend splurgesSep 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. If I eat healthfully during the week, can I splurge on the weekends? A. Unfortunately, 2 days of excess can easily undo the benefits of eating healthfully the...
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Who's using coupons?Aug 26, 2008 11:00 pm - I'm always surprised at people's reactions to the idea of using grocery coupons. When asked who uses them, my first response (without referencing any scientific research...
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Use extra care with angel foodAug 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Why did my angel-food cake fall? Mary Fletcher, St. Paul, Minn. A. Since angel-food cake is leavened only with egg whites, you need to be extra-cautious ...
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Jarring revelation: free drinkware in your pantry
Aug 26, 2008 11:00 pm - It's appalling what some people will pay for nice drinkware these days. A mojito glass for $15.95? Are you joking? Slightly more appalling is what others will try to pas...
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New books to help you help your kids eat healthy
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Avocado oil a healthy addition to your pantryAug 26, 2008 11:00 pm - You can add another exotic, imported bottle to your already overflowing cabinet of infused and flavored oils. Avocado oil is just as rich and buttery and healthy as the ...