This year has been an exceptionally good year for fresh cantaloupe.  This fruit is loaded with vitamins A and C.  A cantaloupe is ripe if the outer rind is no longer green and it is slightly soft.  To peel and  seed, cut a thin slice from one end of the cantaloupe.  Place the flat end on [...]

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    Late summer is still grilling season with all kinds of bbq options available.  We see both beef and pork ribs on sale for bargain prices quite regularly making this favorite easy on the budget.  Pork ribs come a few different ways.  One being spareribs and another being baby back ribs.  Spareribs are flatter in shape and [...]

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  When whole chickens are on sale, many people stock up and freeze them for use later.  When grilling season is here, it good to have quick and easy recipes on hand.  This recipe is delicious and low maintenance and I wish I knew who invented it because I think it is just this side of brilliant.  [...]

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  In the news for the last few years, we have heard repeatedly that blueberries are a super food, high in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that are thought to help protect the body against the damaging effects of free radicals and diseases associated with aging. Anthocyanin, what gives blueberries their color, is thought to be responsible for these [...]

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The long, warm days of summer that keep all of us busy can easily cut into cooking time.  Quick dishes that are tasty are welcome during these hectic months.  I have noticed that deli coleslaw is often on sale for about $1.00 a pound. On its own, it’s good but with a few additional ingredients, you can spruce it up and [...]

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When asparagus is in season, I see it all over for $.99 cents or $1.00 a pound! Traditionally, we know that one way asparagus can be served is steamed with a hollandaise sauce (made with egg yolks, lemon and butter). Roasting is a simpler preparation allowing the wonderful flavor of asparagus to stand on its [...]

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In the last few weeks, I have seen avocados on sale for about a $1.00 each on a regular basis. This week one of our local grocery stores has them for .88 cents each. Now that is a bargain! If you are a guacamole fan like I am, making your own can save quite a [...]

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Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are often on sale for a decent price. Many people I know stock up and will have packages in their freezer and use those until they go on sale again, a very smart move on their part. I prefer natural chicken without hormones and antibiotics, the flavor is better and it [...]

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I have always thought of cucumbers as a vegetable, but they are actually a fruit and part of the gourd family with edible seeds. Cucumbers are typically used in salads and as we all know, for making pickles. While they are available all year round, their peak season is May to August. Of course, they [...]

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You may be aware that chicken legs and thighs are typically less expensive than chicken breasts. When natural chicken thighs go on sale for right around a $1.00 a pound, I stock up. While they have a bit more fat than the chicken breasts, they also have a bit more flavor. This recipe is easy [...]

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