Plan Ahead To Grab A Stash Of Christmas Oreos

[1] Each Festive OREO is individually wrapped (photos #1, #2, and #4 © Mondelēz International). [2] Cookies are available in 14-count (above), 45-count, and 4-count packages (photo #4). [3] You can dip regular OREOS in red or green icing. Maybe trade the white and green nonpareils for red and green, or even better, silver or…
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A Healthful Gift Of Freaky Fruits For Halloween

Imagine freaky, fun Halloween fare that’s healthy, sweetened by nature*, nutritious, delicious, and has no added sugar. We espied† this Freaky Fruit® Experience Kit on Melissa’s Produce and hastened to order some for friends and family who won’t—or can’t—have candy. Dive into a uniquely healthy Halloween adventure with our Freaky Fruit® Experience Kit, perfect for…
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TOP PICK: Cambio Coffee, Organic & In Recyclable Aluminum K-Cups

[1] Cambio’s aluminum K-Cup: totally recyclable for the same price as plastic (photos #1, #2, and #4 © Cambio Roasters). [2] Aluminum pods are airtight. Unlike with plastic pods, the flavor and aroma won’t evaporate six months after they’re packed.. [3] The result: a rich, aromatic cup of coffee (photo courtesy SXC). [4] There are…
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Delicious Korean Dumplings (Vegan!) Shipped To Your Door

We have a quarterly tradition called Dumpling Night. Four times a year, we gather a group of dumpling lovers and order our favorite dumplings from four nearby Asian restaurants—Chinese (potstickers, shu mai, wontons), Japanese (gyoza*), Korean (mandoo/mandu), Thai (gyoza), and when we can get them, Vietnamese (hoanh thanh, Vietnam’s interpretation of the Cantonese wonton). Thanks…
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Try A New (But Ancient) Spice: Hilba a.k.a. Fenugreek

[1] A jar of hilba, also called fenugreek (photos #1 and #2 © Pereg). [2] The seeds can be purchased whole (photo #3) or ground. [3] The seeds grow in pods. You can grow the plant at home (photo © Luscious Green Balcony).   [4] A bunch of fresh fenugreek leaves, ready for salads or…
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