TIP OF THE DAY: Ways To Use Canned Beans

Southwestern parfait with beans, yogurt or sour cream, salsa and tortilla chips. Photo courtesy Food Should Taste Good.   In the process of spring cleaning, we discovered 10 cans of beans at the back of our pantry. It had been a New Year’s resolution to eat beans—nutritious, with plenty of fiber and protein, and affordable—at…
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FOOD FUN: Watermelon On A Stick ~ And Many, Many Other Foods

Many people believe that everything tastes better on a stick. That’s why we consistently come across foods that have no need to be on a stick, served on a stick. County fairs and urban street fairs are full of them. We’re not talking about skewers, which make grilling and serving easier; or ice pops, candy…
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FOOD FUN: Cinnamon Roll Christmas Trees

Turn refrigerated cinnamon bun dough into Christmas trees. Photo courtesy Immaculate Baking Co.   What’s for breakfast on Christmas? How about these Cinnamon Roll Christmas Trees—with a side of eggs or oatmeal for nutrition. This recipe comes from Immaculate Baking Co., which makes refrigerated cookie dough, pie crusts, biscuits, scones and other doughs in natural,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Red, White & Blue For Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy the red, white and blue all day. Photo courtesy Shiloh Farms.   For three weeks leading up to Independence Day we’ve presented quite a few ideas for red, white and blue food. Here’s the last one for Independence Day 2013: For each meal today, use red and blue berries to create a red, white…
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GOURMET GIVEAWAY #1 ~ Smucker’s Snack’n Waffles Get Up & Go! Package

Get Up & Go! with Smucker’s Snack’n Waffles. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and Smucker’s makes it easy not to miss it. Their Snack’n Waffles microwave in just 15 seconds and are available in four tasty flavors. THE PRIZE: One lucky winner will receive a Smucker’s Snack’n Waffles Get Up &…
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