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15 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
45 different condiments, foods, snacks, and beverages that you can make yourself. Making it yourself saves money, and is a healthier and more delicious option to buying store bought, commercially prepared items.+ READ MORE
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13 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Saving money by making your own ingredients is easy, convenient, and fun. Give this sweetened condensed milk a try next time you want to make a key lime pie.+ READ MORE
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23 Sep 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Sourdough baking is one of the traditional breadmaking techniques which is disappearing from our kitchens, perhaps due to the aura of mystery surrounding it. Baking with a sourdough starter takes a bit more time and attention than baking with a commercial baking yeast, but once you get the rhythm of...+ READ MORE
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21 Sep 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Cats and humans alike will love this energy efficient recipe for chicken broth and poached chicken - two meals in one. + READ MORE
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20 Sep 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Even the most virtuous home cook gets lazy sometimes. Here are a few ideas for making even ready meals feel homemade - and maybe just a little greener. + READ MORE
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16 Sep 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
For dinner last night, I thought that I should make a simple and delicious recipe with stuff that I already had on hand. And who doesn't have some rice and a couple of eggs just laying around?+ READ MORE
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4 Sep 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Pesto is the classic taste of summer. But with the help of an ice cube tray and some oil, you can preserve it well into winter. + READ MORE
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22 Aug 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Risotto is almost better the next day - but be sure to have some breadcrumbs handy. Risotto cakes are an easy, quick and delicious way to make use of yesterday's dinner. + READ MORE
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20 Aug 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Making vinegar is much easier than you would think - and the results can be exceptional. A little wine, a little time, and a starter culture is about all you need. + READ MORE
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20 Jul 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
For a relative newbie to solar cooking, it seems my post on How to Use a Solar Cooker has definitely garnered some attention. In fact, reader Copeland Casati, part of the team behind Green Modern Kits prefab homes, liked our thinking so much that she wrote in to alert us to her own experiments with...+ READ MORE
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25 Feb 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Now The New York Times is looking at the amount of water needed to make pasta. As author Harold McGee points out, Americans cook upwards of a billion pounds of pasta each year, so cutting out some cooking time would translate into an awful lot of saved energy.+ READ MORE
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18 Sep 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Hot grease from cooking can be incredibly powerful. Unfortunately, it is also gross. Any time you combine gross and powerful, the outcome isn't all that good. Getting rid of grease is something that is really difficult for a lot people. Some people actually throw it straight into the garbage when...+ READ MORE
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15 Jul 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Rinse the shrimp shells under cold running water and place them in a 1-gallon stockpot with the remaining ingredients. Bring the pot to a boil and then lower the temperature to a simmer. Skim the impurities that rise to the surface with a ladle, spoon or a skimmer.+ READ MORE
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14 Jul 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Combine all ingredients in a large stock pot. Cover with water and simmer 30 minutes. Salt to taste at end. Strain and store in quart containers.+ READ MORE
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12 Jun 2008 IN SUPPER CLUB | COMMENTS
I once served a dish of cherry tomatoes and balsamic vinegar out of desperation. I had nothing else available. Both my guests and I loved it. Tomatoes and balsamic vinegar get along well together, so even though it was just two ingredients it tasted like a lot more. + READ MORE
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