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The Maine Event – A Girls Trip to The Southern Coast of Maine

My mom grew up in the small town of Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. I was lucky to spend lots of time during my childhood experiencing snowy Maine winters and beautiful summers on Sebec Lake with my ...

Pick a Peck of Quick Pickled Blueberries

The ground is wet with morning dew. The air feels damp and on the verge of almost sticky. It is familiar to anyone who has spent summer in the Midwest. The bright sun is starting to provide warmth to ...

Three Wine Terms You’re Probably Using Incorrectly

The best advice I’ve ever received about wine is this: “If you’re not a little confused, you’re not paying attention.”

Low and Slow BBQ Tofu

We’re into August now, and while I haven’t grilled as much as I’d would have liked to this summer, I’ve taken the Weber around the block a few times. Of course, there’s grilling and then there’s ...

Healthy Homemade Fruit Popsicles

Homemade fruit popsicles are an easy, healthy and refreshing treat to make for your kids this summer! They are made with only natural ingredients so you can feel good about giving them to your little ...

A New Way to Pickle

Koji - what is it? I had never heard of this word until a few years ago. From time to time, I would hear about it from the depths of the kitchen walls as it was quickly tossed into a mix or coated ...

How to Make the Most of Summer Without Dying of Heat Stroke

Now that we’ve arrived at high summer and the temperatures in much of the country are soaring past records, the time has come to rethink summer activities. Don’t get me wrong - swimming, grilling, ...

4 Nutrition Hacks in the Kitchen

We all know food itself is the basic ingredient (pun intended) of nutrition, but did you know that what you do in the kitchen can scientifically impact the nutrition of your foods as well?

Farmers Market Season

I love this time of year. My garden is blooming, and the farmers markets all around Chicagoland are in full swing! It seems no matter where you live, there is a farmers’ market in nearly every ...

Broccoli Rabe and Shrimp Lo Mein

If you haven’t tried broccoli rabe before, I’d love for you to try this broccoli rabe and shrimp lo mein. It's a quick and easy healthy meal, perfect for just one!

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The Maine Event – A Girls Trip to The Southern Coast of Maine

Pick a Peck of Quick Pickled Blueberries

Three Wine Terms You’re Probably Using Incorrectly

Low and Slow BBQ Tofu

Healthy Homemade Fruit Popsicles

A New Way to Pickle

How to Make the Most of Summer Without Dying of Heat Stroke

4 Nutrition Hacks in the Kitchen

Farmers Market Season

Broccoli Rabe and Shrimp Lo Mein

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