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Meet Okra: 10 Ways to Work with June’s Unsung Produce Star

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Okra can seem slimy and unappetizing to those who haven’t tried it, but this tasty, versatile vegetable is a nutritional powerhouse. Also known as ‘lady finger’ because of its shape, okra believed to have come to the U.S. from Africa…
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International Picnic Day Ideas

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Editor’s Note: Today is International Picnic Day. Time to take fabulous food into the great outdoors! It’s that time of the year when the warm weather calls for spending the day outdoors. This includes dining, and there is no reason…
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Picnic Must-Have! Pasta Salad with Fresh Tomatoes & Zucchini

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Picnics might just be my favorite thing about the summer months. For us, it’s a special tradition that we share when the weather is warm and the sun stays out late. You see, my husband often works late but gets a break for dinner. Instead…
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Ah So Refreshing: Liquid Cool Detox Drink

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Summer brings awesome outdoor activities, trips to the zoo and kids’ birthday parties lasting long into the evening. Thanks to all of the above, for my family, summer also comes with sunburns and unquenchable thirst! We tend to get hot fast…

Corn on the Cob Redefined

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Corn on the cob brings back childhood memories of barbecues and summer family gatherings. We’d get special permission to stay up late and count the stars as they emerged from the dark blue blanket of sky above us. These days, I’m often…
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Smart n’ Tasty Salad for Busy Days and Evenings

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I’ve been wondering lately, which is busier, the summer or the school year? On one hand, activities during the school year seem to occupy a great deal of time and then, of course, there’s school on top of that. But our summer schedule…
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Summer Royalty in a Glass: Princess Nectar

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Anyone else feeling the pressure to plan the perfect princess party for your daughter? Summer birthdays always seem to have expectations of ridiculous magnitudes; from outdoor location to food served to the perfect party punch. The fact of…
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10 Brazilian Recipes to Vibe up the World Cup at Home

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Soccer fans the world over know that the FIFA World Cup is in Brazil this summer—which is fitting since Brazil has won this championship five times since 1958. To the Brazilians, soccer is not a sport, it’s the national passion. If you’re…
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10 Ways to Make Fried Chicken Without Frying Chicken

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With National Fried Chicken Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to offer a healthier alternative to this classic American favorite. Although chicken is a naturally lean meat, one large piece comes out of the fryer loaded with…