PRODUCT: Flings Trash Containers

Fill with recyclables or other trash, pull the drawstring and it’s ready for the trash hauler. If you celebrated July 4th at a cookout or other party, you no doubt participated in filling a trash bag with your share of recyclables. Flings Pop-up Recycle Bins are an attractive and environmentally-friendly solution for collecting indoor or…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Lower Calorie Ice Cream

Ice cream and “pie” unite in one container. Photo by Katharine Polllak | THE NIBBLE. It’s National Ice Cream Month. We’re a major celebrant: Ice cream is one of our favorite foods. Alas, we like to eat lots of ice cream. Looking at the calorie counts of superpremium ice cream brands is an eye-opening experience.…
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RECIPE: American Flag Tequila Shooters

Serve a trio of red, white and blue drinks to celebrate Independence Day. Have a sip of blanco (white) Tequila, followed by a red sangrita, followed by a blue Margarita. You can serve them in snifters, as shown, or in shooter glasses. Get the recipe and have fun!   Drink the American flag! Photo courtesyRiazul…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Grill Safety

Grill up a storm, but avoid charring the food. Stainless steel grill basket from SurLaTable.com. Practice safe grilling: don’t char your meat and veggies. Charring does create carcinogens: PhIPs, HCAs and PAHs. Learn what these compounds are and why you should keep them out of your food. And check out 12 other tips for grill…
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PRODUCT: Looftlighter, Light My Fire

It may look like a hair curling wand, but the Looftlighter, from Swedish inventor Richard Looft, solves the aggravation many grillers face when the burning wood or charcoal has the audacity to go out. Lighter fluid is one option to restart the flames, but it has the nasty habit of flavoring the food with petroleum.…
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