TIP OF THE DAY: Clean Out Your Refrigerator!

[1] When you open your fridge, what do you see? Read on for how you can see a beautiful, clean inside (photo courtesy Big Chill). [2] Where will you fit Thanksgiving dinner? (photo courtesy Thetford).   National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day, celebrated on November 15th, should be celebrated every month! Unless you’re one of…
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GIFT PICK: AeroGarden Indoor Herb Garden

We love fresh basil. We always have a small pot of basil on our kitchen window ledge. We’ve always wished we could have more fresh herbs—chives, dill and parsley, particularly. But we only have one accessible window with good light. Recently, we acquired a system that doesn’t fit on the sill, but does look very…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Easy-To-Cook Turkey Breast From Diestel

[1] Simple to cook, this all white meat boneless breast is 3.75 pounds. See the full-size photo below. [2] Look for this box at retail, or order it online (both photos courtesy Diestel Family Ranch).   GREAT NEWS FOR WHITE MEAT LOVERS If you want roast turkey on your Thanksgiving or Christmas table but only…
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GIFT PICK: Gourmet Chocolate Advent Calendar & A Wine Advent Calendar

WHAT’S AN ADVENT CALENDAR? Advent, from the Latin word adventus, means “coming.” It’s a time of waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus, on Christmas Day. A tradition begun by Lutherans in Germany, the first known Advent calendar dates to 1851. Its purpose: to count down the 24 days of December…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Serve A Cranberry Mocktail

[1] This spicy cranberry mocktail, with muddled jalapeño, easily converts to cocktail. [2] Ocean Spray Cran-Cherry is also available in a diet version (both photos courtesy Ocean Spray).   For non-alcoholic drinking during the holiday season, offer something more exciting than club soda or cider. Cranberry mocktails are especially popular during the holiday season, their…
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