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Making a Rainbow Cake with All Natural Food Coloring Review – Does it Work?

Red cupcakes for Valentine’s day, green cookies for St. Patrick’s  and lovely pastels for Easter:  Coloring baked goods to suit your fancy is a fun way to express yourself in the kitchen.  But the artificial dyes used to do this are generally chemicals that … Continue reading

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Soaking and Cooking Dried Beans Instead of Canned Review – Is it Worth it?

Beans are a highly nutritious food, offering a great punch of protein and fiber all in one serving.  They are a tasty addition to many meals, and can help fill the gaps when meat is not a part of your menu for … Continue reading

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Freezing Avocados Review – Does it Work?

Avocados are the yummy, creamy fruit from an avocado tree.  They are picked when mature, but unripe, and then ripen over a few days at room temperature.  They can be rather expensive: up to $2 each, unless you live in … Continue reading

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Cooking with Cast Iron Review – Does It Work? Is it Worth It?

Cast Iron Cookware is an old school version of the pot and pans that are found in every kitchen.  Cast iron is very heavy duty, has excellent heat retention properties, and with a little loving care can be the only … Continue reading

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Microwave Popcorn in a Paper Bag Review – Does it Work?

Microwave popcorn is a quick, easy and tasty treat.  Unfortunately the commercially available products may include unhealthy oils, and toxic artificial flavorings.  The bags are also coated on the inside with perfuorooctanoic acid, a known carcinogen.  Is it possible to use a … Continue reading

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