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Sweet, Crunchy Apple Makes A Cameo Appearance

by Michael Home EC August 8, 2020

Sweet, Crunchy Apple Makes A Cameo Appearance

An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but it's also a healthy reminder of favorite flavors and aromas, such as homemade cider, fresh apple pie a...

Posted in Apple, Crunchy, Easy, Fruit, Healthy Eating, Recipe, Salsa, Simple, Snack, Sweet

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Cherries Are The Pick Of The Season

by Michael Home EC July 30, 2020

In the summer, life is a bowl of cherries. The long, warm days have produce sections brimming with big, juicy, sweet cherries. To promote the nutri...

Posted in Blend, Budget, Cherry, Fiber, Healthy Eating, Recipe, Smoothie, Tips, Vanilla, Yogurt

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A Marriage Of Crab And Corn "Big Easy" Style

by Michael Home EC July 25, 2020

A Marriage Of Crab And Corn "Big Easy" Style

When many people think of beignets, they think of those wonderful, soft, pillow-like pastries sprinkled with confectionery sugar, served at Cafe Du...

Posted in Beignets, Cooking, Corn, Crab, Flavorful, Healthy Eating, Recipe, Spicy, Tips, Tricks

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Fun Recipes to Cook with the Kids to Save Time and Money

by Michael Home EC July 21, 2020

Fun Recipes to Cook with the Kids to Save Time and Money

Cooking with the kids has many benefits. Shocker of shockers - you can even save time and money when you let the kids get involved in cooking. Here...

Posted in Budget, Chicken, Cooking, Hacks, Healthy Eating, Kids, Pizza, Recipe, Savings, Tips

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Breakfast on a Budget

by Michael Home EC July 18, 2020

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so you don't want to skip it as a way of saving money. And while cereal might be your go-to breakf...

Posted in Breakfast, Budget, Eggs, Hacks, Healthy Eating, Oatmeal, Smoothies, Tips, Toast, Tricks

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Cook a Whole Meal for Less Than $10

by Michael Home EC July 15, 2020

Making meals that are inexpensive is something many families are striving for. Having them taste good or maybe even restaurant quality while still ...

Posted in Budget, Cooking, Hacks, Healthy, Healthy Eating, Recipe, Roast, Tips, Tricks, Vegetables

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Inexpensive Alternatives to Stretching Your Food Budget

by Michael Home EC July 3, 2020

Inexpensive Alternatives to Stretching Your Food Budget

Cooking on a budget doesn't mean you have to say so long to your favorite dishes. You can still eat your favorite foods with just a little modifica...

Posted in Baking, Clean Eating, Cooking, Cooking on a Budget, Healthy Eating, Recipe, Tips, Tricks, Vegetables

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Why You Should Choose a Clean Eating Lifestyle

by Michael Home EC March 17, 2020

Why You Should Choose a Clean Eating Lifestyle

Clean eating is a lifestyle trend that has been growing in popularity over the past few years. Clean eating focuses on whole, unrefined foods rathe...

Posted in Clean Eating, Fruit, Healthy Eating, Vegetables

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What Does It Mean to Eat Clean?

by Michael Home EC March 8, 2020

Clean eating diets are a very popular trend these days. They focus on replacing unhealthy processed foods with fresh, whole alternatives. Processed...

Posted in Clean Eating, Cooking, Fruit, Healthy Eating, Tips, Vegetables, Whole Grains

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Ways to Alter Your Favorite Recipes So They Are Clean

by Michael Home EC March 1, 2020

Ways to Alter Your Favorite Recipes So They Are Clean

If you're planning on switching to a clean eating lifestyle, you may be worried that you won't be able to have your favorite meals anymore. But, th...

Posted in Fruit, Healthy Eating, Tips, Vegetables

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Tips for Making Smarter Choices When Eating Meat

by Michael Home EC February 27, 2020

Tips for Making Smarter Choices When Eating Meat

For a lot of people, meat is a key part of their daily dinner menu that they just won't give up. Interestingly enough, the USDA recently found that...

Posted in BBQ, Cooking, Healthy Eating, Tips

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The Impact Sugar Has on Your Body and Life

by Michael Home EC February 23, 2020

The Impact Sugar Has on Your Body and Life

Too Much Sugar Could Lead to Liver DiseaseWhen you eat sugar, your body breaks it down into fructose and glucose. Glucose is naturally found in you...

Posted in Cooking, Healthy Eating, Tips

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