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Snacking tips - 12 days of healthy holiday eating. Day 4.

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

While I am not much of a snack eater, I know there are times when my lunch and dinner didn't quite do its job. Here are ten good snacks that fill...
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Diced Jalapeño Peppers by Mt. Olive- available in a jar for your recipes

This was such a glorious find at Target today - diced jalapeños in a glass jar! I meant to get the sliced ones (and then chop them as needed)...
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Free meal today at Applebees for Veterans & copy cat website to make restaurant faves at home

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Yes, it is true - I am promoting a chain restaurant but it is a nice gesture for Veterans to get a night out for...
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Halloween Candy - how many calories and fat do your favorites contain?

Boo - hoo! I just thought I'd pass on some information in case you find yourself reaching into your kids' treat bag over the next few weeks....
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How do I toast pumpkin seeds? The Distracted Cook answers two ways.

Dear Distracted Cook: How do I toast pumpkin seeds? - B.A. Dear B.A.: Toasting pumpkin seeds makes me feel good - why? That's a lot of good snacking...
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Jiffy Pop is entertaining and brings back memories for Mom and Dad

I remember Jiffy Pop, circa 1980, well. It was considered "convenient" compared to dragging out the popcorn popper and measuring out oil...
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Onion goggles - why do they exist?

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This brings me to tears...of laughter. Onion goggles, as pictured at right, are sold as a useful kitchen item. Has anyone actually bought one?...
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Stevia - a sweetener that doesn't raise blood sugar, ok for teeth and refined state is non-caloric

Stevia is a natural, herbal sweetener. Unlike other artificial sweeteners, this option is safe for diabetics (check with your doctor) as it does not...
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When you should salt your meat - chicken, beef, pork,yak and lamb are put to the test

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Your salt shaker (or grinder) can be a cook's best friend or your meat's biggest enemy. So let's explore this...
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Oscar Meyer dies at age 95 but the Weinermobile drives on...

Oscar G. Mayer, the grandson of the original Oscar Mayer and retired chairman of the Wisconsin-based meat processing, company, has died at the age of...
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