I am seeing grapefruit for around 50 cents a pound in our local grocery stores, even organic grapefruit is available for around $1.00 a pound. For some reason, this is a very good year for grapefruit.  They are both flavorful and plentiful which is reflected in the cost.   This winter citrus is of course full of vitamin C [...]

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During the chilly winter,  crockpot meals are convenient, a great time saver and can turn less expensive cuts of meat into tender and flavorful dishes.  This recipe calls for chuck roast, however, a bottom round roast or eye of round will work nicely as well.  These cuts of meat have the best result with moist heat cooking methods for [...]

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