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National Inspiration for the Home Cook

Average first frost in Minneapolis is September 16th and I still have green tomatoes

I have at least a zillion green tomatoes on two plants and it's almost mid-September in Minnesota. Average frost date is next week - time is...
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Old Church Cookbooks from our Mothers and Grandmothers - memories and recipes from years past

Today I am writing just for fun - I am a Mom and according to my daughters (ages 8 and almost 5) I get to do what I want today. So, I am sharing a...
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What cooking magazines does the Distracted Cook get her inspiration from?

Dear Distracted Cook: What cooking magazines do you subscribe to? - M.M. Dear M.M.: I get so many ideas from my magazines - they are truly an...
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Learn how to eat, live and feel better this weekend at the Healthy Life Expo at Convention Center

I've spent the past few years makingchanges in how I cook and take care of my family. A part of that change comes from educating myself about...
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Cooking classes at Lunds and Byerly's

Cooking and culture come together at your local Byerly's and Lunds. My daughter and I took a Chinese Cooking class ("Little FoodE"' for...
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Tips for cooking at someone's else's house, make meal preparation less stressful for you

I have often cooked at other's people's houses - if I am there more than a day, I try to treat my host to a night in without making them do all the...
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Cooking is a Five-Sensual Art, pass the syrup

The art of cookingplays all five senses: touch, sight, sound, smell and TASTE.What other endeavor can entreatall to such experiences? Cooking...
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Next Food Network Star Mommy Conflict and exciting challenge show with Ted Allen - CHOPPED

The Next Food Network Star show left me feeling conflicted last night. Melissa, the stay-at-home mother of four, is stressed a lot by not being in...
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Growing a Garden in Minnesota, practical and economical advice to stretch your food budget

I'd like to encourage my readers to grow a garden this year - if just a small one.I very much recommend growing at least tomatoes and a few herbs ...
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Where to store fresh fruit, on counter, half fridge and half counter or in refrigerator always

I have seen a lot more choices in the produce aisle lately and filling my cart with fresh fruit. The big question on many shoppers' minds is: Where...
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