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5 Tips for Safer Slow Cooking

No matter the season, slow cookers are a handy kitchen device, whether you’re craving a savory pulled pork or baked beans or something sweet like apple crisp. But before you plug in, let’s review five tips that will ensure you’re using your slow cooker safely. 1. Safe Set Up  While you might be in a rush to start the slow cooker

Pink Pitaya Smoothie

Pink Pitaya Smoothie

Bright pink and packed with nutrients, tropical dragon fruit (also known as pitaya) is low in calories and full of antioxidants, vitamin C and fiber. Dragon fruit is versatile and can be paired with any fruit combination. I've purchased

Spectacular Stone Fruits

Spectacular Stone Fruits

Nothing says summer quite like the sweet, juicy flavors of stone fruits. Whether you prefer peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots or cherries — or any of their hybrids — act quickly: Unlike apples or pears, fresh