Food & drink

Pretty white chicken in the backyard with pink flowers

Should you raise backyard chickens?

Whether you’re in the city or the suburbs, it’s become downright trendy to raise backyard chickens. Here’s what to consider before you start a flock.

Downloadable, printable food diary pages

Printable food diary pages

Download and print either of these free weekly printable food diary pages to keep track of everything that you or your child eats or drinks!

Easter Table with Pantone Eggs

Easy Easter egg dye recipes & colorful tips

Dye your Easter eggs with custom colors you won’t find in a kit! Below you can find some creative food color combinations for Easter egg dye recipes to bring seasonal hues to your Easter basket.

Woman cooking vegetables in frying pan shaking them into the air

Is Teflon cookware dangerous?

Is Teflon cookware safe? Like almost any object or substance, improper use of a Teflon coated pan can potentially cause some problems. Find out more here.

Roasted yellow green and red bell peppers

How to roast peppers

If you love roasted peppers, don’t limit yourself to store-bought varieties! Here’s how to roast peppers right at home.

Picture by twenty20photosNuts and seeds in a paper bag

The easy way to toast nuts & seeds

Nuts and seeds get even more delicious when toasted in a skillet or oven. Toasting intensifies their rich flavor and releases their enticing aromas.

Red white and blue polka dot cake side view of slices

How to make a red, white and blue polka dot cake

Most people love cake, and even the simplest cakes are usually delicious. But how about making a cake that is has a surprise –big red and blue polka dots — not only on the outside, but also baked right in?

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