Eating Eco-Friendly & Organic
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Make Your Own Grain Mill to Create Nutritious Flour
Freshly baked loaves of homemade bread from the oven gives your home an aroma that can't be beat. Spending time making the bread is worth every minute when you are finally able to bite into that first piece, butter oozing off the sides. Make bread...By August 23, 2011
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Is Stevia a Healthy Alternative to Sugar?
Stevia, an herb member of the chrysanthemum plant is a good source of sweetener with likely potentials as healthy alternative to sugar. It’s eco-friendly and safe, yet up to now the US, Australia & Eastern Europe still ignore it as a healthier...By August 15, 2011
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Do Chickens Lay Eggs in the Winter?
Do chickens need light in winter to produce eggs? While it is true that a hen's egg production slows down in the winter months, it is not necessarily true that she will stop laying altogether in the winter. Chickens in the winter need a bit more...By July 27, 2011
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The Organic Pantry
There are so many benefits to having a stocked pantry. Imagine never having to run out to a store and settle for non-organic food, because you already have everything you need right in your own cupboards.By July 6, 2011
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Eat Vegetarian to Save the Planet! - How Eating Vegetarian Helps the Environment
Eating vegetarian is good for the environment: a vegetarian diet reduces your personal contribution to air and water pollution, and slows the process of deforestation.By July 6, 2011
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Toss In or Toss Out the Salad Dressing
Salad dressing has a long history for adding extra flavor to fruits and vegetables. The evolution of this tasty addition has made it easy and convenient to use. But, is it safe for consumption?By July 6, 2011
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When do You Need a Pressure Canner?
If you like to preserve food at home, it is important to note which foods can be safely processed with a water bath canner and which foods require a pressure canner. Learn why low-acid foods like vegetables and meat can only be safely processed using...By July 6, 2011
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How to Blanch and Freeze Vegetables
What is blanching? Is blanching necessary when freezing vegetables? Which vegetables need to be blanched? Learn all about the recommended way to freeze fresh vegetables for storage.By July 6, 2011
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How to Preserve Food at Home
Want to make the most of in season, local produce? Preserving fresh food for eating year round is easy and rewarding. Here you'll find information on the three ways of preserving food at home.By July 6, 2011
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How to Can Homemade Applesauce
Applesauce is one of the easiest foods to make and can at home. These step-by-step instructions ensure success, whether you are a canning pro or a beginner.By July 6, 2011