Top Tomatoes
Thanks to Mother Nature's savvy planning, there's a tomato for every culinary need. Knowing the best tomatoes will greatly enhance your cooking. [... more]
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Roux
Many basic Cajun dishes owe their color and rich flavor to a roux. Begin a roux by stirring together the flour and cooking oil, as shown. Then cook for 5 minutes over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium so you can better control the ... [... more]
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Quick Tips for Collectors
Want to make the most of what you love? Keep the backgrounds simple for the biggest impact. Whether a collection stands out against flat-white walls or dark wood cabinets, it is the contrast of the display against the background that adds drama ... [... more]
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Memorable Main Dishes
Our entree recipes from the past and present will help you create memories for years to come. The biscuit mix crust layered with refried beans, taco-seasoned ground meat, and American cheese is just right for families. Love Mexican food? Then you ... [... more]
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Staking & Fertilizing Perennials
Keep your perennials strong and healthy with these easy tips. Even though they are grown in healthy soil and possess stout, sturdy stems, some perennials still need supports to help them stand tall and look their best. Delphinium, Digitalis, and ... [... more]
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Artichokes
Artichokes are the edible immature flowers of a cultivated thistle. There are two crops a year, one in the spring and another in early fall. An artichoke should be harvested and eaten only in the bloom of its youth. Look for unblemished ... [... more]
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Herb Centerpiece
Bring a touch of Tuscany to your table. Create a centerpiece where fresh herbs cascade from stacked pots, much like greenery would tumble over rocks on an Italian hillside. Individual sprigs of parsley and sage, anchored in floral foam, make up ... [... more]
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Valentine's Day
How do die-"heart" scrapbook designers spell "Valentine's Day?" With loads of hearts, of course! Use die-cut motifs in your title. Two hearts read as letter As, even though the similarity in shape is minimal. Mirror the country-at- [... more]
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A Circle of Friends
Shared Jewish values and commitment bring this close-knit group together to celebrate Hanukkah. On a warm May evening, long before Hanukkah -- which celebrates the miracle of Jewish survival -- 12 adults gather to plan events for the year. ... [... more]
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What It Takes to Be an Egg Donor
How some couples are finding fertility solutions in a young woman's eggs, and what it takes to be their egg donor. Roughly 15% of American couples struggle with infertility. And when fertility drugs, in vitro fertilization, and other fertility ... [... more]
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Gaining Weight on the Pill
The Pill doesn't cause teenagers and young women to pork out. That's the finding of a long-term study that followed 66 women from their teen years to age 21. Researchers found that pill-users and nonusers were not significantly different from ... [... more]
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Coping with Cat Allergies
Learn to live with your cat, and your allergies, by following these basic guidelines. If you are among the 15 percent of Americans who suffer from pet-related allergies, here are strategies for reducing the potential for a reaction. Cat allergens ... [... more]
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