Pinterest Can Help You Lose Weight! Here’s How!

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Pinterest is a social media site that operates just like a digital bulletin board, and its vast network of users proves it to be a great motivational tool to help you lose weight. Pinterest contains thousands of articles, tips, workouts, and recipes that will help you to create a weight loss plan and sustain a […]

Did You Know You Can Cook These Recipes in the Microwave?

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If you think that the microwave is only good for re-heating leftovers and preparing microwave dinners, think again. This common kitchen appliance is actually a great tool for preparing scratch-made dinners, desserts, and even breakfast dishes! These three recipes will show you how it's done. The Moistest Chocolate Mug Cake [tablefortwoblog.com] By combining a few […]

How to Keep Vegetables Fresh Longer

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You try to eat healthy with a diet filled with fresh vegetables, but sometimes it seems like your veggies go bad before you can even eat them. Instead of constantly tossing out less-than-fresh veggies (and tossing out money in the process), use these smart tips to keep your vegetables fresh for longer. Don’t store fruits […]

New to the Kitchen? Memorize These Basic Cooking Terms

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When you’re about to make a new dish, it helps to know exactly how to interpret each term in the recipe. More than just abbreviations like "tsp." or "oz.," recipes often include phrases like "blanch," "caramelize," and "pickle," making it a little more challenging to know if you're making it correctly. Here are four kitchen […]

Delicious Uses for Lavender Beyond the Garden

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Lavender is a purple flower that smells just as beautiful as it looks, creating a heavenly aroma when found growing in the wild. In addition to its incredible look and scent, lavender is also becoming a very popular addition to many recipes. The floral taste adds something special to desserts, drinks, and even dinners, as […]

How to Cook and Prepare Fresh Beets

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If you think that you don’t like beets, you may want to reconsider. Although this root vegetable may complicated to prepare, once you learn the proper steps to cooking fresh beets, you just might discover a new favorite side dish! Begin by peeling away the outer skin and slicing off the stalks, then try one […]

Ice Cream Cones Have a New Purpose in These Fun Recipes

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Although you’ve probably only used ice cream cones for, well, ice cream, the recipe possibilities are truly endless for this sweet, crunchy treat—if you think creatively. Here are three completely unique spins on the classic ice cream cone. Apple Snack Mix [tasteofhome.com] This fun snack mix makes a wonderful kids’ party favor at birthday parties […]

Expecting Company? Try These 4 Simple, Elegant Appetizer Recipes

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Don’t get caught off guard the next time you have a last-minute gathering at home. With these convenient appetizer recipes, you can prepare beautiful and delicious hors d'oeuvres without taking time out of your busy schedule. Bacon-Wrapped Apricots with Sage [Real Simple] With such contrasting ingredients coming into play, this appetizer seems like it’s much […]

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