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Article Archive for February 2012

Be the Pasta Masta! Recipes for Homemade Pasta
February 29, 2012 – 8:38 am | 2 Comments
Be the Pasta Masta! Recipes for Homemade Pasta

Homemade pasta is absolutely worth the time and effort. It tastes amazing, it makes for family fun time in the kitchen, and hand-kneading the dough … who needs the gym?

Save the Planet Through Lab-Grown Meat?
February 28, 2012 – 8:43 am | 5 Comments

Who do you want preparing your food: a skilled chef or a mad scientist?

USDA Hardiness Zones Change: Update Your Planting
February 27, 2012 – 10:12 am | 2 Comments
USDA Hardiness Zones Change: Update Your Planting

USDA hardiness zones have changed a bit this year. Keep these new zones in mind when you’re planning your garden.

Recipes for Scrambled Eggs: Easy & Healthy
February 24, 2012 – 10:09 am | 2 Comments
Recipes for Scrambled Eggs: Easy & Healthy

A super-easy, super-healthy egg concoction that only takes minutes in the morning.

Non Teflon Cookware: Don’t Get Stuck!
February 22, 2012 – 8:00 am | 8 Comments
Non Teflon Cookware: Don’t Get Stuck!

Eating green means changing more than just the food you consume. It’s time to take a look at what you use to prepare it as well.

Is McDonald’s Better?
February 20, 2012 – 8:30 am | No Comment
Is McDonald’s Better?

McDonald’s is slowly improving and despite how easy it is to poke at them, this is progress and we should recognize it.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts
February 17, 2012 – 10:00 am | No Comment
Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Brussels sprouts are delicious! Here’s my family’s favorite recipe.

Vote for YOU in 2012!
February 15, 2012 – 8:34 am | 2 Comments
Vote for YOU in 2012!

They say all politics is local. Well, it’s even more local than you think it is? The person who can affect change the most is staring back at you from the mirror.

Negotiant Wines: Great Grapes, Great Prices
February 13, 2012 – 8:00 am | No Comment
Negotiant Wines: Great Grapes, Great Prices

Negotiant wines are a great way to find inexpensive wines from high-end vineyards.

Natural Marshmallow Fluff? I’m In!
February 8, 2012 – 7:25 am | No Comment
Natural Marshmallow Fluff? I’m In!

Eating organic and natural foods often results in compromise. Especially when kids are involved.