A Great Way to Enjoy America's Favorite Snack Food
Looking for a great idea for a corporate present, or something memorable to accompany a birth or wedding announcement? How about a gift of flavored popcorn. If you were to venture a guess. What would you say was America's original snack food? Was ... [... more]
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Safety Concerns with Infused Mixes
Creating your own infused oils and vinegars for dipping is a great way to spice up you appetizers, and also make excellent gifts. Infused oils and vinegars for dipping and topping have become increasingly popular for use as hors d'oeuvres and as ... [... more]
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Elegance Turned To Vinegar
It's the ultimate in kitchen versatility, dressing your salads with style, adding pizzazz to soup, and even washing windows! Despite its hard-working reputation, vinegar is showing an elegant side. Infused with fruits and flavored with herbs, the ... [... more]
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Get Back To Your Roots
Beneath their rough exteriors, root vegetables harbor a wealth of rich and earthy flavors. They adapt well to heart-healthy and low-fat cooking. And, they are packed with the nutrients important to longevity. For centuries, root vegetables were ... [... more]
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Hosting Houseguests without the Stress
You'll want to make sure that the house is neat and clean, but don't feel like you have to run out and buy new furniture or re-carpet the living room. However, now might be the time to purchase something for the house that you've been thinking ... [... more]
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How to Plan the Perfect Tailgating Party
You've probably heard the saying, "Nothing is more American than apple pie." Well, the same could be said about bonding with friends, family and your fellow football fans at a tailgate party. These informal gatherings have a long history in ... [... more]
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Make Your Backyard Party the Talk of the Town
Warm weather has arrived! And you know what that means - it's time to fire up the grill and dust off the patio furniture. With holidays like Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day just around the corner, how many backyard parties are you ... [... more]
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Outdoor Dining Accessories
One of the best things about summer is undoubtedly getting out of the stuffy kitchen and dining al fresco, whether it's at the backyard picnic table, on the screened-in porch, or on a tiny terrace for two. With the kitchen far off in the ... [... more]
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A New Year's Tradition: The History of Champagne
A brief review of the interesting history of the world's most popular wine, champagne. Book critics may well toast to Champagne: "How the World's Most Glamorous Wine Triumphed Over War and Hard Times" by Don and Petie Kladstrup. This delightful [... more]
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Chill and Serve Cocktails - A Sipping Success
Several tools of the trade can transform the hostess from a bartender to a mingler at the next holiday party. Several tools of the trade can transform the hostess from a bartender to a mingler at the next holiday party. Prepared foods and ... [... more]
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Cocktail Shakers and Glasses
Home design with cocktail shakers and glasses, with tips for classic and modern martinis. This winter, the Armchair Decorator is staying close to home; and why not, with so many holiday parties and so much appreciation of America and ... [... more]
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Drink Your Broccoli!
Brassica tea is a delicious and nutritious alternative to eating broccoli, which contains antioxidants that help prevent cancer. Broccoli has long had a poor reputation as a culinary delight, although every Mom knows it's good for you. The ... [... more]
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