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The Bounty of Fall Produce: Get to Know Butternut Squash

For many, butternut squash is a fall favorite. Thanks to its slightly sweet flavor, it is both versatile and delicious. Here are some tips for buying and preparing butternut squash.

By: Kristin Rawls
Posted: November 7, 2011 at 8:17 am , View Comments

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The Bounty of Fall Produce: Get to Know Kale

When raw or cooked improperly, kale is quite bitter. But there are great ways of cooking it that bring out its best flavors.

By: Kristin Rawls
Posted: November 4, 2011 at 7:37 am , View Comments

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4 Cheap & Easy Vegetarian Lunch Ideas

Here are four versatile ideas that can help you move past the packed lunch doldrums and start making meals that won’t make you wish you were going out instead.

By: Kristin Rawls
Posted: November 2, 2011 at 7:34 am , View Comments

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8 Ways to Use a Pumpkin

With 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins produced each year, there are many ways to use this king of the fruit kingdom, from decorations to body care.

By: Kaleena Thompson
Posted: October 31, 2011 at 7:20 am , View Comments

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10 Creative Halloween Treats

Bored with bobbing for apples? From gingerbread skeletons to green slime fondue, here are 10 easy-to-prepare Halloween treats that your children and adult party guests will love.

By: Kristin Rawls
Posted: October 31, 2011 at 7:15 am , View Comments

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Reverse Trick-or-Treating Is a Fair Trade Treat

Will your Halloween candy purchases contribute to child-trafficking, physical abuse and child slave labor? If you buy chocolate, it might.

By: Erin Turnley
Posted: October 31, 2011 at 7:10 am , View Comments

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Jon Bon Jovi’s Soul Kitchen Pays It Forward

Nestled in Red Bank, N.J., Soul Kitchen operates as a pay-what-you-can restaurant. If you don’t have the money, Soul Kitchen asks that you volunteer at the restaurant or at a local charity.

By: Kaleena Thompson
Posted: October 27, 2011 at 9:31 am , View Comments

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7 Foods You Should Never Buy in the Supermarket

Armed with the right information, we can all cook our own, nutritious versions of store-bought items quickly and for relatively little money.

By: Amy Carniol
Posted: October 27, 2011 at 7:05 am , View Comments

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Underrated Fall Produce: 5 Seasonal Foods You Should Be Eating

Don’t be afraid to take advantage of your local farmers market throughout the fall months. Here are five underrated types of fall produce that you should try.

By: Kristin Rawls
Posted: October 25, 2011 at 6:56 am , View Comments

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20 Fun Fall Recipes to Warm Your Stove and Heart

We’ve rounded up 20 of fall’s best recipes that are a bit off-the-beaten-path. Check out this cornucopia of fall flavor sure to warm hearts.

By: Cara Davis
Posted: October 19, 2011 at 7:30 am , View Comments

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