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Trying leafy greens from a sweet potato plant

November 19th, 2018
This time of year, it can be hard to resist the pull of sweet potatoes roasted, mashed with butter, and topped with a combination of delectable treats from maple syrup to pecans to marshmallows.
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Dry beans cook up quickly into a healthful, inexpensive meals in electric pressure cookers. (Photo: Pixabay)
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It’s electric?! Breaking down electric pressure cookers

October 17th, 2018
By Shannon Klisch, Katherine E Soule
You may have heard the buzz about electric pressure cookers. Even if you don't follow kitchen trends, this piece of equipment may take some of the "pressure off" of preparing meals. From personal experience, I can say that they're also quite fun! Pressure cooking vs.
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