Refrigerator Basics: How to Make Your Food Last Longer

An organized fridge not only gives you peace of mind, but it can actually extend shelf life and prevent foodborne illness. Like, did you know that apples and oranges require different conditions than your lettuce and broccoli? Or that certain areas of your fridge are colder than others? Read on—the next time you come home with a bag of groceries, you’ll know the right place for everything. With Read more ...

How to Repurpose Common Household Items

When you’re spring cleaning this season, here’s something new to try: Every time you come across something you want to pitch or give away, ask yourself if that item can be used in a different way. Here are some examples of how you can repurpose common household objects, granting them a second life. Ice cube trays. If you have an icemaker, these may seem obsolete. But an ice cube tray can Read more ...

Try Something New with Your PB&J

In case you missed it, yesterday was National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. Of course, this classic sandwich is a staple for many all year round, maybe even to the point of getting a bit monotonous. How do you make a good thing even better? Try these variations on the standard PB&J and give your brown bag something to smile about. Try it Elvis Style. The King loved his peanut butter and banana Read more ...

Five Tips for Making the Perfect Egg

Getting ready to cook a dozen eggs or so? Many families around the country will be doing the same thing this weekend as they prepare to decorate Easter eggs. Here are five tips to help you end up with the perfect batch of eggs. Choose good eggs. Make sure they’re clean, free of cracks and not expired. Look for the USDA grade shield or mark since graded eggs must meet standards for quality and Read more ...

Eating Green on St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to convince your kids that green veggies are cool! Here are some healthy options for your St. Paddy’s meal: Asparagus. It’s rich in vitamin C, folate and vitamin A. It also contains almost 70% of the daily value for vitamin K, a nutrient that helps the blood clot to heal wounds. Avocados. 
The avocado gets a bad rap among vegetables because of its Read more ...

Grow Where You’re Planted

How to Garden When You Don’t Have a Yard You can grow your veggies and eat them, too, even if you live in a high rise or in the middle of a concrete jungle. There are lots of opportunities for people with a green thumb but no green space of their own to grow their own food and slash their grocery budget. Here are some possibilities. Start Small If you’re a total novice and growing veggies Read more ...

Mad About Basketball

March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, but somewhere in between, you’re likely to find a few Jayhawks, Blue Devils and Tarheels running around. ‘Tis the month for a little madness as college basketball playoffs start on March 19 to determine the season’s best team. It’s also a great excuse for a party. If you want to throw a slam-dunk of a shindig, here are a few ideas. Part Read more ...