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Erin Chamerlik

Salad 101

By Erin Chamerlik, MT (ASCP) – For me, eating salads is not as much fun as eating a burger. As a nutrition educator I know I am supposed to be in love with this rabbit food but salads do not have the same appeal as a nice piece of fish

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Holly Clegg

Summer Specialty: Fish Tacos

By Holly Clegg – For a guaranteed hit, Tex-Mex meets seafood to make one outstanding taco meal. Southwestern flavors combine with seafood for a delectable meal with one of everyone’s favorites, tacos! And what is better on a hot summer night, than a light seafood taco night! As I stress

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Erica Galindo

Gourmet Paninis

By Erica Galindo – I’ve become a little obsessed with Panini’s the last few weeks. It all started when my friend Robert Deakins, official cheese guru at Oliver’s Market in Sonoma gave me a sample of a new Mozzarella. “Try this,” he said with a grin, “it would be fantastic

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Gardening
Tete Dennis

Stop and Smell the Flowers

August, in East Central Illinois, can be harsh and it’s our hottest time of the year. It’s a time for back to school and gearing up for harvest. We are a farming community and our seasons revolve around planting and harvest. Tomatoes are beginning to ripen and it’s time to

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Palma Hansen

Summer Tomato-Parmigiano Tart

By Palma Hansen – This month, farmers’ markets, gardens, fruit stands, and grocery stores are full of summer’s bounty of seasonal veggies and fruits. Italians have paired tomatoes with cheese for centuries, giving us Caprese salads, eggplant-mozzarella dishes and simple fresh tomato sauce with basil and parmigiano-reggiano to use those

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Gardening
Rhonda Daniels

Healthy Herbs-Growing Ginger

Submitted by Rhonda Daniels – Ginger, known as Zingiber officinale or official ginger is a very easy herb to grow. Even better? You can probably find a start at the grocery store! This is not the tropical ginger with flashy blooms that you see in Hawaiian photos, but rather the

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Erica Galindo

Going Green ~ Italian Style

By Erica Galindo – When you think of comfort food, most people think of homemade Chicken Noodle Soup or Chicken Pot Pie, right? Call me crazy, but my one of my all time favorite comfort foods is a simple Italian vegetable dish called Broccoli Rabe. Broccoli Rabe, a member of

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Home & Food
Karen Olsen

Finding Fabulous for Less!

By Karen Olsen – My name is Karen…and I’m a thrift-aholic!!! I am one of those people who is not afraid to stop my car on the side of the road to pick up other peoples cast-offs. It’s adventuresome, and best of all it doesn’t cost a thing. I love

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Food
Gooseberry Patch

The Incredible Edible Egg

By Vickie Hutchins and Jo Ann Martin ~ Gooseberry Patch – An inexpensive ingredient, eggs are always in the refrigerator–or at least on the shopping list! The hard-boiled egg is so versatile, making a perfect garnish, snack or picnic side dish. To help you make the most of this kitchen

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Carrie Saba

Have You Heard About Quinoa?

By Carrie Saba – Have you heard about the grain called quinoa? It is pronounced Keen-wah. Quinoa is a grain many people have not heard of before but it is fast becoming a favorite for those that try it. It has become a staple in my house and I actually

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Holly Clegg

July-Pasta or Coleslaw-Have them both!

By Holly Clegg – Nothing says summer like a great, family-filled, old-fashioned barbeque, especially on the Fourth of July. Whether you want to relax with your family, show off a brand new pool, or just enjoy a beautiful summer afternoon, there’s always a reason to barbeque. While everyone has their

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Holly Clegg

July-Cool As A Cucumber

By Holly Clegg – Summer is officially here and with it brings the heat! Cool down with the crunchy cucumber – a low calorie vegetable high in nutritious potassium and vitamin K. I am going to share with you one of my favorite trim&TERRIFIC® cucumber recipes, sure to excite your

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Gardening
Rhonda Daniels

Growing Herbs & Attracting Beneficial Insects

By Rhonda Daniels – Attracting beneficial bugs to your vegetable or herb garden is probably more important than you think! If you are growing veggies, or fruits you need pollinators!  Beneficial bugs -or pollinators- are responsible for pollinating the flowers on your plants. This in turn allows the plant to

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Home & Food
Alesha E. Churba

Mature Women’s Guide to Creating a Cozy Room through Color

By  Alesha E. Churba, CAPS, CD – Creating a cozy home that is inviting using color when you are in your prime can be accomplished using some tried and true guides. Follow along as I share some principles home decorators and designers use to make a room look great every

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Home & Food
Marta Perrone

Cleaning and De-Cluttering

By Marta Perrone – There is no better time than now to getting your house in order by cleaning it from top to bottom and finally ridding yourself of “stuff” that is simply cluttering your life. There is a great sense of relief when you finally decide to get rid

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RecipeLion

Dill Potato Salad

Deli salads are all the rage this time of the season; whether for picnics, parties, potlucks or camping, an easy deli salad is perfection. Crunchy, creamy potatoes with dill are one of summer’s classic tastes. The season is fleeting so enjoy these summer delights outside in the sunshine while you

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RecipeLion

Fresh Fragrant Fruit Salad

What an amazingly tasty fruit salad this dish is! You simply can’t go wrong with this fresh fragrant fruit salad. Not only does it taste fantastic but its aroma is refreshing and the perfect reminder of summer and warm weather. Make up this wonderful fruit salad for your next picnic.

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RecipeLion

Classic Egg Salad Sandwich

Sometimes nothing beats the taste of a classic, homemade egg salad sandwich. This version has all the traditional ingredients: hard-boiled eggs, onion, celery, mayo and mustard. It’s simple and to the point but that’s the best thing about it. Ingredients 6 hard cooked eggs, chopped 1 tablespoon minced onion 2

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