It’s time to relish the summer, literally. In fact, there’s no better time to create a made-from-scratch pickle relish than the season of picnics and barbeques, when condiments shine. Unlike ketchup and mustard, relish lends itself to fast and fairly
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The 4th of July is my absolute favorite holiday of the year. Parades, picnics, a proudly displayed flag, fireworks, and of course, the time when my wonderful wild blueberries are finally ready for picking. And there’s no better excuse than
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Read to the bottom for my super apple, almond coleslaw recipe! So what’s wrong with coleslaw, you might ask? Isn’t it supposed to be, like, good for you? Well, yes – but the problem is, by the time you buy
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A “gut feeling,” it turns out, may be more than just an expression. A new triple-blind study has found that probiotics – the beneficial bacteria found in yogurt and kefir – can lighten your mood as well. Researchers from Lieden
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Calling a cucumber cool is surely understating its essence. The list of nutritional benefits from this elongated gourd reads like a what’s-what of healthfulness. Native to India, the cucumber became – and remains – a vital fruit in Asia, where
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