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egg rolls

Turkey Egg Rolls With Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

Looking for a unique way to cook with turkey this holiday season? This gluten-free and kosher recipe for turkey egg rolls is sure to impress everyone at the dinner table. Serve these easy-to-make appetizers with a side of Vietnamese dipping sauce for an extra kick of flavor! The following is an excerpt from The Nourishing Asian Kitchen…

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Gift Ideas: 10 Books for the Foodie in Your Life

Do you love to cook? Does someone close to you love to cook? If you’re struggling with gift ideas for the foodie in your life (or if you’re looking for yourself), look no further! We’ve compiled our top 10 picks for foodies everywhere! Need more gift recommendations for the holiday season? Browse our Holiday Sale and…

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Tired of Turkey? Four Ways to Spice Up Thanksgiving Dinner

Want to spice things up for this year’s holiday feast? We’ve got you covered! From delectable pork tenderloin to Spicebush Goose, these recipes will surely delight everyone at your Thanksgiving dinner table, even those passionate turkey traditionalists.   These recipes have been adapted for the web. Roast Pork Tenderloin and Plum Sauce from The Healthy…

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stocks and broths

The Fundamentals of Stocks and Broths

Soup season is finally here! While the weather is getting colder, stocks and broths warm our bellies and fill our souls.  Get started on your own classic stock this winter with help from this culinary insight and advice! The following is an excerpt from Mastering Stocks and Broths by Rachael Mamane. It has been adapted for the…

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apple slice monsters

Funky Apple Slice Monsters

Scare hunger away with funky apple slice monsters! These easy-to-make snacks are perfect for kids (and kids at heart!) this Halloween and can even add a healthy ‘boo’-st to your blood sugar.  The following is an excerpt from The Grain-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free Family Cookbook by Leah Webb. It has been adapted for the web. RECIPE: Funky Apple Slice…

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mushrooms

Growing Shiitake Mushrooms in a Garage or Yard

Learn how to grow shiitake mushrooms in almost any environment, including your yard and even your garage!

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Sweet Brunch Delights: Doughnut Holes, Breakfast Cake & Fruit with Tahini Yogurt

Looking to elevate your brunch recipes? Treat yourself to this delightful trio that promises to satisfy your sweet tooth & will have guests asking for seconds!

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pumpkins

Gourdness Gracious! The History of Pumpkins and Gourds

When you think of pumpkins, do you think of Halloween or a sweet dessert? But how did pumpkins become the holiday staple they are today?  Keep reading to learn more about the rich history of this sweet fall edible icon! The following is an excerpt from The Seed Detective by Adam Alexander. It has been adapted…

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kale

All About Kale: The Evolution of This Popular Green

Once considered an undesirable vegetable mainly fed to cattle, kale has evolved over the years to become a powerful superfood!

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fall picnic

Foraging Up A Fall Picnic: Wild & Fresh Recipes for Fall

You just laid out your blanket & the leaves are turning colors. The only thing that could make your fall picnic even better is if you foraged for the ingredients yourself.

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Basics of Cider Making: Preparing Apple Cider

To make the best cider, you first need an understanding of the processes and the science behind them. Become a cider making expert with help from these tips!

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mushrooms

Brew Outside the Box: Making Mushroom-Infused Beer

For the adventurous brewer infusing mushrooms into brews is a great way to combine the medicinal benefits of fungi with one of the world’s most consumed drinks.

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squash

What’s In A Name? The Story of Squash

Squash varieties are delicious vegetables that play a vital role in some of our favorite dishes. It has come a long way, with a rich history and an admirable journey toward becoming the successful meal staple it is today.

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Cooking as a Radical Act: Food As Medicine

Cooking as a Radical Act: Food As Medicine

Eating nutritious, real food is the most important step toward a long and healthy life. Embrace your food as medicine without sacrificing flavor for bone health or plant-based diets!

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persimmon vinegar

The Promising Persimmon: How to Make Persimmon Vinegar

This bright, yet delicate flavor profile is both sweet and sour – a unique taste that you’ll keep coming back to. This recipe is intended for long, slow fermentation starting at persimmon harvest time in the autumn and continuing into winter.

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Rosemary Bread

From the Garden to the Bread Basket: Rosemary Bread, Scones and Stuffing

Rosemary bread is the perfect compliment from cream cheese to strawberry jam to squash soup! The results are quite fantastic. Indulge in the trio of recipes below from rosemary bread, rosemary walnut scones to rosemary stuffing.

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pickles in a jar

How To Make Sour Pickles

Sour pickles have a deep, robust taste. They are wonderfully sour and crisp with a flavor that’s guaranteed to make you smile.

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Cheese

Natural Cheesemaking: A Love Letter to Milk

Cheese is milk’s destiny. Be inspired by the celebration of milk-in all its forms-especially the transformation of milk into cheese through natural cheesemaking

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freezing vegetables

Preserving Veggies: Tips for Freezing Vegetables

Try your hand at preserving veggies by freezing them! Freezing vegetables is a quick, simple way to preserve them for winter meals.

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making jams and syrups

A Guide to Making Jams and Syrups With Wild Ingredients

The possibilities are pretty much endless with wild ingredients — use almost any fresh fruit or juice and a sweetener to create your own custom jam or syrup!

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sunflower

The Whole Sunflower: Delicious Down to the Stem

Did you know that more than just the seeds of a sunflower are edible? Almost every part of a sunflower are completely safe and delicious when cooked correctly.

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fruit-infused vinegars

Fruit-Infused Vinegar: How to Make Vinegar With Blueberries and Blackberries

Looking for something to do with the berries you’ve been growing all season? These recipes for infused vinegars allow you to get creative with unique flavors.

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summer drinks

5 Creative Summer Drinks to Help You Cool Off

With the “dog days” of summer underway, the heat can feel a little unrelenting. On hot days, there’s no better way to cool off than with a refreshing, cold beverage. Here’s a list of some perfect cool-down summer drinks made with organic ingredients sourced right from your garden or local wild places.  The following excerpts have…

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sprouts

Perennial Veggies: The Benefits of Perennial Vegetables

Think about how much work your perennial flower beds take compared to your annual vegetable garden. In a busy year, your perennial garden largely sails through despite neglect. Once your perennials are established, and if they are suited to your climate and site conditions, they can be virtually indestructible. An annual vegetable garden, as we…

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daylillies

Daylily Dangers and Delights

Got some daylilies taking over your garden? Instead of weeding them out, try eating them instead! A common vegetable in China and Japan, the daylily is  more than a pretty flower. These wild plants are easy to forage and packed with flavor that will serve as a perfect addition to seasonal recipes. Before trying them,…

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