Carla Due

Master mixes save precious time and money What is the appeal of convenience foods? Convenience foods are either ready to eat or quick to prepare. Whether you are buying cookie mix, chili mix, cornmeal mix or any other type of mix, many individuals feel they are saving time and money by purchasing these convenience foods. What you might be forgetting is the nutritional aspect. Jan. 15 2020 @ 12:33am

Master mixes save precious time and money What is the appeal of convenience foods? Convenience foods are either ready to eat or quick to prepare. Whether you are buying cookie mix, chili mix, cornmeal mix or any other type of mix, many individuals feel they are saving time and money by purchasing these convenience foods. What you might be forgetting is the nutritional aspect. Jan. 13 2020 @ 9:51pm

For a good new year, eat lucky foods Almost every country has at least one special food that is eaten on New Year's Eve or in the first days of the New Year that is thought to bring luck, wealth or success in the year to come. Whether you normally believe in these traditions or not, eating lucky foods might work out to be in your favor. Jan. 1 2020 @ 12:16am

For a good new year, eat lucky foods Almost every country has at least one special food that is eaten on New Year's Eve or in the first days of the New Year that is thought to bring luck, wealth or success in the year to come. Whether you normally believe in these traditions or not, eating lucky foods might work out to be in your favor. Dec. 30 2019 @ 10:03pm

Appetizers that will make your party memorable Chances are that you already have plans for New Year's Eve. It may be to celebrate quietly or maybe you have a big party in mind. Regardless of how you choose to celebrate, make sure hors d'oeuvres are included in the plan. Dec. 24 2019 @ 6:50pm

Tis the season to bake that cheesecake The holiday season is when we bring out all our favorite recipes and make those one-of-a-kind indulgent desserts. If you want to be the star of the season, then 'tis the season to go all out and show up with a cheesecake. Dec. 10 2019 @ 10:32pm

Candy making a holiday tradition worth keeping I have fond memories of making candy during the holidays with my mother, grandmother and aunts. The holidays is the only time we made candy and I am sure for many of you that is the same. I can still remember the beautiful glass tray full of fudge, divinity, pecan pralines, pink peanut patties and bon bons that sat on the counter. Then the annual delivering of gift trays to friends. Dec. 4 2019 @ 12:33am

Candy making a holiday tradition worth keeping I have fond memories of making candy during the holidays with my mother, grandmother and aunts. The holidays is the only time we made candy and I am sure for many of you that is the same. I can still remember the beautiful glass tray full of fudge, divinity, pecan pralines, pink peanut patties and bon bons that sat on the counter. Then the annual delivering of gift trays to friends. Dec. 2 2019 @ 3:32pm

Try these easy refrigerator rolls for the holidays For as long as I can remember, we always have homemade bread during our Thanksgiving dinner. The aroma from baked bread fills the house, and that melt in your mouth taste I can almost smell and taste it now. Nov. 27 2019 @ 12:14am

Try these easy refrigerator rolls for the holidays For as long as I can remember, we always have homemade bread during our Thanksgiving dinner. The aroma from baked bread fills the house, and that melt in your mouth taste I can almost smell and taste it now. Nov. 25 2019 @ 9:36pm

To stuff or not to stuff -- just do it safely The term stuffing first appeared in English print in 1538. It is reported that after 1880, the term stuffing did not appeal to the propriety of the Victorian upper crust, who began referring to it as dressing. Nov. 19 2019 @ 11:02pm

Cranberries a staple of Thanksgiving With Thanksgiving coming up in just a few weeks, you likely have started planning the Thanksgiving menu — or if you are not responsible for the food, you are planning what you will eat. Besides the obvious turkey, one of the symbols of the holiday is the cranberry. For many, this means canned cranberry sauce. Cranberries are a fruit native to North America. Harvest is a short few weeks in the fall, but like most farmers, they are working the ground and crop year-round. Fresh cranberries are available from October through December in the produce aisle. The rest are combined with other ingredients to become sauce, juice or dried cranberries. Nov. 13 2019 @ 1:10am

How well do you know your greens? As you drive past farmers' markets, parking lots and even on the side of the road, you have seen truck vendors with the bed of the truck full of greens. If you are tempted to stop but not sure what to do with them, let me help you out. Nov. 5 2019 @ 11:10pm

How well do you know your greens? As you drive past farmers' markets, parking lots and even on the side of the road, you have seen truck vendors with the bed of the truck full of greens. If you are tempted to stop but not sure what to do with them, let me help you out. Nov. 4 2019 @ 8:47pm

Head off holiday weight gain It is a seemingly endless time of temptation that starts with Halloween candy and goes through Thanksgiving stuffing, Christmas dinners, New Year's toasts, Super Bowl chips and dips and Valentine's Day chocolates. That's about four months of feasting. When we feast without control, we set ourselves up for bad patterns, ill health and weight gain. Oct. 29 2019 @ 10:26pm

How to choose the right oil for your recipe Walk down the oil aisle at the supermarket and you may be surprised to see the variety of oils available to purchase. There are so many choices when choosing an oil to bake, sauté, stir-fry or fry with. The world of cooking oils is a big, confusing place. How do you know which one is right? Oct. 22 2019 @ 11:28pm

How to choose the right oil for your recipe Walk down the oil aisle at the supermarket and you may be surprised to see the variety of oils available to purchase. There are so many choices when choosing an oil to bake, sauté, stir-fry or fry with. The world of cooking oils is a big, confusing place. How do you know which one is right? Oct. 22 2019 @ 4:24pm

Enjoy taste, benefits of winter squash Winter squash varieties taste delicious, are easy to store and prepare, and offer numerous health benefits that may help reduce the risk of many diseases. For those who love the taste and texture of summer squash, fall squash varieties are now available. The nutrients and health benefits that these vegetables provide far outweigh their summer cousins. Oct. 15 2019 @ 11:34pm

Enjoy taste, benefits of winter squash Winter squash varieties taste delicious, are easy to store and prepare, and offer numerous health benefits that may help reduce the risk of many diseases. For those who love the taste and texture of summer squash, fall squash varieties are now available. The nutrients and health benefits that these vegetables provide far outweigh their summer cousins. Oct. 14 2019 @ 5:38pm

Winter squash great for more than decorations The weather is turning cooler and the leaves are beginning to fall, and soon people will begin to spruce up their homes with fall decorations of scarecrows, bales of hay, mums and of course colorful pumpkins and squash. While many of us use decorative pumpkins and squash in our fall color scheme, did you know that many of these fall vegetables are good to eat? Oct. 8 2019 @ 11:27pm

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