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Stuff their stockings with good taste
A Christmas stocking is big enough for a themed gift but small enough to make filling it quick, easy and fun. Everyone loves the gift ...
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Holiday entertaining with DIY food bars
We find ourselves in the middle of holiday season and the peak of holiday parties. A big trend this year for holiday entertaining is to ...
by Jen Haugen, Saturday, December 7, 2013 4:32 pm
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Better baking for happier holidays
Healthier holidays are happier holidays. For happy, healthy holiday baking, experiment with simple substitutions and tasty trade-ups for festive and flavorful food. Seasonal sweets become ...
by Jen Haugen, Saturday, November 30, 2013 5:13 pm
News
Snack on this: Thanksgiving recipes
Long before the Thanksgiving Day, meal is consumed people and party-goers will nibble on all sorts of delectable treats leading up to the main course. ...
by Jen Haugen, Wednesday, November 27, 2013 3:32 pm
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Thanksgiving swaps
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays — and it’s all because I get to make those favorite foods for my family and share a ...
by Jen Haugen, Saturday, November 23, 2013 5:16 pm
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Showing appreciation for holiday sides
Thanksgiving is a special time for embracing everything we are thankful for and displaying gratitude. Showing our gratitude is an empowering emotion, making us stop ...
by Jen Haugen, Saturday, November 16, 2013 4:49 pm
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What to know when cooking Thanksgiving dinner
I remember the first year I prepared Thanksgiving dinner a number of years ago. I wanted to impress my guests but also be confident in ...
by Jen Haugen, Saturday, November 9, 2013 5:36 pm
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Tiny fruit but big health benefits
The tiny cranberry shines in November. The red hue sparkles like a jewel in many holiday dishes. But just because it’s small in size doesn’t mean it’s ...
by Jen Haugen, Saturday, November 2, 2013 7:17 pm
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Scaring up a week of Halloween food
Don’t wait until Halloween to cook up some scary good food. Right now is the perfect time to get the kids together for some spooky, ...
by Jen Haugen, Saturday, October 26, 2013 4:34 pm
breakfast
Get more protein in your breakfast meals
We’ve heard it before. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day because our bodies have been fasting all night and need a jump-start ...
by Jen Haugen, Saturday, October 19, 2013 5:11 pm
Columns
Power up your plate and health with pork
October is National Pork Month and a great time to power up your plate with pork. High quality protein, like that found in pork, helps ...
by Jen Haugen, Sunday, October 13, 2013 9:30 am
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Score big in your Chili Bowl with family using NuVal
As temperatures cool down and with football season under way, what better way to score big with your family and friends than with chili? Chili ...
by Jen Haugen, Saturday, October 5, 2013 4:35 pm
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Avoid illness; keep your kitchen area clean
One out of every six Americans is sickened by food poisoning each year, and who is the most vulnerable? Preschool children, pregnant women and older ...
by Jen Haugen, Saturday, September 28, 2013 5:15 pm
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Where does salt come from and reducing intake
More and more, I hear customers asking me for low-sodium items. Whether you need to decrease salt for medical reasons or you just want to ...
by Jen Haugen, Saturday, September 21, 2013 4:57 pm
Columns
Build a better tailgate spread with MyPlate
Let MyPlate be your guide when creating your next tailgate plate. It’s easy to go overboard on calories when you’re centered on family, fun and ...