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Fri, Apr 19 2013 at 9:31 AM

After almost the entire school year of banging on the door telling her boys to get out of the shower, our food blogger gets a low-tech shower timer. It’s not only saving water -- it’s saving her sanity.

NPR's Cook Your Cupboard gets creative with your odd ingredients

Thu, Apr 18 2013 at 9:47 AM

NPR wants to help turn your back-of-the-pantry food items into dinner — all with the help of chefs and helpful home cooks.

Got old prescription medication? National Take Back day is April 27

Wed, Apr 17 2013 at 4:34 PM

When the DEA holds it National Take Back Initiative on April 27, the public will be able to safely dispose of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.

Where to find good vegetarian fast food

Wed, Apr 17 2013 at 3:38 PM

Until recently, vegetarians had to opt for salads or bean burritos at fast food restaurants. That’s changing as restaurants realize the demand for good, meatless options.

5 recipes for arugula

Tue, Apr 16 2013 at 10:56 PM

One of the first greens to appear in the spring is peppery arugula. It adds a punch to any salad, but it’s also very versatile. We have five recipes that take arugula out of the salad bowl and into other dishes.

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria in meat on the rise

Tue, Apr 16 2013 at 10:48 AM

A new report by Environmental Working Group details disturbing problems that widespread use of antibiotics in animals causes for humans. It also offers tips for consumers.

Modern Sprout: Hydroponic windowsill box needs funding

Mon, Apr 15 2013 at 1:46 PM

A Kickstarter campaign is raising funds for a simple, stylish, sustainable windowsill box that will grow herbs, vegetables, fruits, flowers and more.

Gardening with your yard's ecosystem in mind

Fri, Apr 12 2013 at 4:00 PM

When you're working in the garden this spring, make sure you take into consideration what works naturally with the bugs, birds, animals and native plants in your yard.

Jon Stewart explains the ‘Monsanto Protection Act’

Fri, Apr 12 2013 at 11:42 AM

Stewart has a knack for getting things across in a way that can get our food blogger's teen to pay attention.

Taco Bell announces healthy(ish) meals, 7 years from now

Thu, Apr 11 2013 at 4:43 PM

There's no need to line up just yet for combo meals that will meet one-third of the federal government's recommended dietary guidelines by 2020.

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I was very vigilant about

Wed, Mar 06 2013 at 6:56 PM

I was very vigilant about food dyes even before I started feeding my kids much more naturally because I saw the difference in my youngest's behavior and mood after having foods that had been dyed. It is a concern with today's parents, but most of us tend to just avoid it instead of voicing our concerns to the food companies. It's time to start making a fuss.

It's very similar to yogurt.

Wed, Mar 06 2013 at 6:54 PM

It's very similar to yogurt. It has no sugar in it, but it's not as sour as yogurt without sugar. I've never had kefir, but I think that I'll be learning about more of the ferments and will eventually get there. I put a little agave in my viili to sweeten it up just a bit, but you can also add chopped fruit or anything else you'd add to yogurt.

If I were a traditional

Fri, Jan 25 2013 at 4:57 PM

If I were a traditional reviewer, I'd agree. But professional restaurant critics (or reviewers) have a code they follow, and from what I understand part of that code is to visit a place three separate times and order a certain percentage of dishes off the menu. Since I only visit a place once, and I've worked in many restaurants, I understand that one bad night doesn't necessarily represent a restaurant. They could be short handed in the kitchen. The wait person may be having personal problems.

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