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    How to make kefir (and what it is, if you don't know)
    Sun, Oct 19, 2014 3:24 PM by Enrique Gili
    The creamy texture and full flavor of this yogurt-like drink makes it a wonderful addition to baked goods and smoothies.
  • blueberries
    Edible plants you can find in the wild (or your backyard)
    Sun, Oct 19, 2014 1:12 PM by Tom Oder
    If you know what to look for, you can forage for vegetation that will calm a fever, freshen your breath or make a lovely cup of tea.
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    Sat, Oct 18, 2014 5:00 PM by Starre Vartan
    It's sad, but it happens to the best of us. Sometimes, the love just dies.
  • Glengorm Castle in Scotland
    Spend the night in a Scottish castle
    Sat, Oct 18, 2014 11:00 AM by Josh Lew
    You can still enjoy modern accommodations when you check into an imposing edifice steeped in centuries of history.
  • white bean dip with sun-dried tomatoes
    Easy White Bean Dip with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
    Sat, Oct 18, 2014 10:00 AM by Jaymi Heimbuch
    This simple spread boasts a surprisingly complex flavor that is sure to please everyone.
  • Fall family fun
    5 activities for fall family fun
    Sat, Oct 18, 2014 8:47 AM by Jenn Savedge
    Don't let cooler temps keep your family parked indoors. Get outside and enjoy these fun fall activities.
  • Air umbrella
    Air umbrella can keep you dry with an invisible 'force field'
    Fri, Oct 17, 2014 7:10 PM by Bryan Nelson
    This nifty gadget uses air flow to push falling raindrops away, creating a dry, invisible barrier between you and the rain.
  • Tom Kundig's hut on Flagg Mountain, Mazama, Wash.
    In Washington, legal skirmish over view-marring modular cabin comes to a happy end
    Fri, Oct 17, 2014 3:10 PM by Matt Hickman
    A judge in Okanogan County rules that Tom Kundig's sustainable but ill-sited hut must be moved from its landscape-altering perch above the Methow Valley.
  • mama bear with cub
    Bear cub rescued from California dumpster
    Fri, Oct 17, 2014 2:50 PM by Laura Moss
    Wildlife officials first had to scare off the cub's mother to perform a safe rescue, but don't worry — there's a happy ending.
  • Pumpkin seeds health benefits
    7 health benefits of pumpkin seeds
    Fri, Oct 17, 2014 2:42 PM by Melissa Breyer
    From boosting immunity to helping ensure good sleep, pumpkin seeds offer many potential perks.
  • stout beer
    What to drink this weekend: Victory Storm King Stout
    Fri, Oct 17, 2014 2:18 PM by Robin Shreeves
    This dark, flavor-packed stout from a sustainable brewery will keep you warm as the weather gets chillier.
  • Hawaiian monk seal
    Endangered Hawaiian monk seals are bouncing back
    Fri, Oct 17, 2014 1:48 PM by Russell McLendon
    The rare mammals welcomed 121 new pups into the world this year, a 17 percent increase from 2013.

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