Soda boost
Subtle flavors, minimal sugar, adult tastes. It's the new world of soda pop. Supermarket shelves are devoting more space to these new carbonated beverages with flavors such as dragon fruit/blackberry,...
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Fast food: Pot roast lives again
Fast dinners Lucky you. That long-simmered pot roast from Sunday was not obliterated by the family; there are still some succulent leftovers in the fridge. Turn them into a second,...
Seasonal vegetables enliven a spring stew
When the market starts to offer fresh, small spring vegetables, it's time to make them the star of a meal. Take your pick of which ones to combine in this...
Easter egg nirvana
Ready for the annual egg-dyeing ritual? Dozens of eggs, cooked, dipped, colored and nestled in neon grass. This year, you could plan ahead for actually using those eggs in meals...
In praise of walnuts’ value
I'm a pecan lover, I admit. But a recent foray into the nut section of my local supermarket changed my mind, at least for this year. Pecan prices have gone...
A sweet primer worth preserving
Halloween marks the start of fall candy season. Whether bought or homemade, candied sweets are found in homes from the end of October through the December holidays. It's timely, then,...
Oatmeal
School days are perfect for a hot bowl of oatmeal to start the day. But how much are you paying for that oatmeal? We recently checked out several types in...
10 items = 7 suppers
"Better Homes and Gardens Supermarket Shortcuts" (Wiley, $19.95) offers tricks, tips and recipes for fast meals. The following advice caught our eye: "If you have these groceries in your fridge,...
Sauce preserves tomato bounty
August means tomatoes. If you have a garden or frequent area farmers markets, you no doubt have ripe summer tomatoes at hand. What follows is a flavorful sauce to make...
Brownies
Everyone loves a brownie -- made at home from scratch, of course. But what are you paying if you opt for a mix or already prepared brownies from the supermarket...