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We are what we eat, so it stands to figure that food plays a vital role in a healthy lifestyle. If you've resolved to eat better, or to cook better, in 2008, we hope the following selections from our archives will whet your appetite and propel you toward the goal you seek.
If you haven't fired up a stove before, our resident foodie dishes on why it's important to learn how to cook and how doing so can dramatically cut down your non-compostable garbage output. Need the 101? Look no further, because Kelly's got your back.We're not into scare tactics, but apparently dirty dishes can exacerbate debt. Learn why washing up after every meal can help fish you out from any financial straits.
Even if you've committed to eating well this year, prepare to face vociferous opposition from the loudest and crankiest members of your family: Your kids. We offer some of our favorite tips for getting those ankle-biters to eat their veggies, including one that recommends breaking out your Thesaurus.
Encourage your college-age children to cook by binding well-loved recipes into a book they can take with them. In this post, Kelly reminisces about the recipes she gave her son and daughter before she sent them off into the world.
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