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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.
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.
5 sadly common reasons people fall out of love

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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.