Workshop covers the basics of preserving food safely
— July 16, 2021Food preservation is centuries old and has many benefits, but be sure you understand the equipment, space, time, and skills needed before you begin. There are many considerations:…
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THE KITCHEN DIVA: Discover the joys of cooking over an open campfire
— July 7, 2021Camping! Just the word evokes many feelings. If you already love it, you might fondly remember trips of the past — recreation with friends and family, or quiet time communing with…
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CREATIVE FAMILY FUN: Add roasted vegetables to spring meal planning
— April 1, 2021As a kid growing up in California, most of the vegetables I ate, with the exception of steamed artichokes and corn on the cob in the summer, came from a can. Mom was a good cook, but…
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Mediterranean diet stands the test of time
— February 5, 2021The Mediterranean diet is in the news again, not only because it’s the start of a new year, but also because it was named as one of the most popular and healthiest diets by several…
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Ordering seeds from garden catalogs
— January 8, 2021January begins the annual flight of vegetable, flower, and fruit tree catalogs to your mailbox (or your email inbox). Depending on your level of gardening, the catalogs may arrive frequently…
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CREATIVE FAMILY FUN: Food scraps grow in saucer garden
— April 8, 2021When you think about gardening and preschoolers, a spindly bean sprout emerging from a half-pint cardboard milk carton might come to mind. Every child deserves to be initiated into…
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Expert says time is right to plant cool season vegetables
— March 16, 2021Across Illinois, experienced gardeners are blocking dates on their calendars based on expected thaw dates and anticipated harvest times. Hardy vegetables can be planted as soon as the…
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THE KITCHEN DIVA: Mediterranean diet stands the test of time
— February 4, 2021The Mediterranean diet is in the news again, not only because it’s the start of a new year, but also because it was named as one of the most popular and healthiest diets by several…
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