TIP OF THE DAY: Cooking With Cheese Rinds

It almost goes without saying: There is hardly an excuse to buy one of those green, cylindrical cans of pre-grated, processed Parmesan “cheese.” A good chunk of real Parmigiano-Reggiano (or other Italian grating cheese) can be found in pretty much any grocery store across the country. When it comes to quality and flavor, there truly…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Gourmet Popcorn At Home

For better flavor, pop your corn from scratch! Photo by Katharine Pollak | THE NIBBLE.   Everybody loves popcorn. It’s great for watching movies, you can fill a ziplock bag of it for an on-the-go snack and it’s a much healthier alternative to potato chips and other high-calorie snack foods. (Popcorn is a whole grain…
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PRODUCT: An Improvement To Household Cleaning Gloves

We do a lot of cleaning, but we don’t like many household gloves. They’re hot, uncomfortable, and leave a latex smell on your hands. Glove manufacturer Clean Ones researched consumer dissatisfaction and launched a new “premium” household glove, the Ultimate Latex Free Glove. It’s odor-free and allergen-free: no BPA , no phthalates and, of course,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Savory Pumpkin Recipes

Add pumpkin to your pasta. This delicious baked ziti recipe uses sausage and spinach as well. Photo courtesy Libby’s.   Last year, America’s pumpkin growers produced almost 1.5 billion pounds of the colorful winter squash. Pumpkin production peaks in October, with the demand for jack o’lanterns and pumpkin pie. Not to mention pumpkin brownies, pumpkin…
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PRODUCT: Teach Table Manners With Manners Cards

Need help teaching table manners to kids? It can be trying, or it can be fun. Golly Gee-pers! Table Manners Cards choose the fun way—one that eliminates nagging and prodding. And you can get them just in time to impress relatives and friends at upcoming holiday dinners. These easy-to-use “manners cards” make sure that kids…
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