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CONSUMER ALERT: do not mix your food container lids. A yogurt container lid is NOT the same as a margarine container lid, even if they look the same. How do I know this? Well, here is my story.We live in a very hoity-toity county.

Before you set off on your next family walk or outing, try making one of these super easy trail mixes to keep your energy up. * Quick Fix Mix 2 cups mini pretzels 1 cup cheese snack crackers 1 cup honey roasted peanuts 1 cup raisinsPlace...

The Holiday Season is upon us and soon we will be frantically searching for yummy recipes to serve our family and friends. Many of the leading food manufacturers have spent 1000's of hours testing and perfecting recipes for you to enjoy.

Some things are as boring as the dust that clings to your TV screen.Take toothpaste, for example. If you happen to be a radical mint enthusiast, brushing your teeth might be the highlight of your day. You might have the shiniest teeth in town.

From the book: Christmas In Dairyland (True Stories From a Wisconsin Farm)When I was a kid growing up on our dairy farm in Wisconsin 40 years ago, cookies with a date filling were my dad's favorite kind. Here is the recipe.

Please feel free to publish this article and resource box in your ezine, newsletter, offline publication or website. A copy would be appreciated at bobkelly@TNI.net. Word count is 860 including guidelines and resource box. Robert A.

(NC)—Summer is often a time of unabashed enjoyment, when sitting on a patio soaking up the sun makes us forget our long, cold winter. But for some, summer can also be a time of watching waistlines and getting into shape.

1 onion1 yellow pepper1 red pepper1 eggplant1 zucchini6 green onions12 asparagus12 cherry tomatoes6 tbsp Maille Balsamic Vinegar of Modena4 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp Maille A l'Ancienne (wholegrain) Mustard1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped1 cup goat...

1/2 cup Smooth peanut butter 125 mL4 tbsp Maple syrup 60 mL2 tbsp Each dried figs, dried apricots, 25 mL dried cranberries, chopped finely in food processor1/4 cup Shredded sweetened coconut 50 mL1/8 tsp Ground cinnamon 0.5 mL3 10-inch soft...

(NC)—Ever wonder why those delicious little chocolates hardly ever melt in your hand? Pop them in your mouth, and they transform into soft, gooey liquid. Here's the secret…The way chocolate is manufactured has changed considerably.