A savory summer dessert perfect for sharing
Everyday Living
June 21, 2024
Family Features Put delicious desserts back on the menu all summer long with savory favorites that don’t call for wasting sunny days in the kitchen. Single- serve solutions are perfect for sharing wit...
You don’t have to live in the tropics to grow peanuts
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By JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press 
June 20, 2024
Peanuts are generally grown in southern climes. Most come from China, India, Nigeria and the southern U.S., which all fall squarely in climates in or similar to USDA hardiness zones 8-11. Which is to ...
Everyday Living
June 20, 2024
By KATHY MCCORMACK AND NICK PERRY Associated Press TUFTONBORO, N.H. (AP) — With summer about to start, many people flocking to their favorite swimming holes may also want to read up on bacteria warnin...
Make summer travel with pets enjoyable and seamless
Everyday Living
June 20, 2024
5 pet-friendly travel tips for summer trips Family Features For pet owners, cats and dogs are part of the family, which means when it’s time to head out of town this summer, the four-legged friends ge...
How Pet Owners Can Benefit from Resilient Flooring
Everyday Living
June 20, 2024
It’s likely you want your pets to live their best lives without sacrificing your own gorgeous spaces. With a variety of attractive options to fit your aesthetic, Beautifully Responsible resilient floo...
Creating a Pet-Friendly Palace
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5 ways to set up a safe, cozy home for cats and dogs
June 20, 2024
FAMILY FEATURES As much as you love your pets and work hard to make them part of the family, they’re also a big responsibility. Part of that responsibility includes setting up your home so it’s equal ...
Quench Your Summer Cravings with Bold, Refreshing Beverages
Everyday Living
June 14, 2024
FAMILY FEATURES In between summer adventures and hot afternoons spent poolside, you’re likely looking to combat rising temperatures with a cool, refreshing beverage. This year, quench your thirst with...
White chocolate cheesecake fulfills sweet tooth craving
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OUT OF THE FRYING PAN
June 14, 2024
When I first met my husband more than 30 years ago, chocolate was not his favorite. He could take it or leave it. I’ve since changed his mind. But now he’s been told he needs to eliminate caffeine — a...
Whole-grain Dijon gives pan-fried chicken cutlets pleasantly sharp flavor
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By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL Christopher Kimball's Milk Street 
June 14, 2024
Pan-fried chicken cutlets are a convenient weeknight dinner, but they can be a little bland. Adding layers of flavor to each component of the dish ensures delicious results. In this recipe from our co...
How to find that tricky balance between lawn and not-lawn. And care for it sustainably
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By JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press 
June 13, 2024
In lawn care, as in politics, an extreme, black-or-white approach can be impractical and turn off the masses. But in the garden, at least, gray can be the perfect shade of green. Take, for instance, t...
Enjoy a delicious twist on a classic casserole
Everyday Living
June 7, 2024
Culinary.net Comfort food made easy, this Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole is loaded with ground turkey, bacon and vegetables in a creamy sauce topped with tater tots and cheese. When weeknights get busy,...
Shelled shrimp add big flavor to this simple tomato sauce
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By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL Christopher Kimball's Milk Street 
June 7, 2024
In Venetian scampi alla busara, large, sweet, shell-on prawns are bathed in a sauce made with fresh tomatoes and flavored with a splash of white wine, smashed garlic cloves and a sprinkling of pepper ...
The coolest iced tea trends that will impress you with every sip
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By By ZUZANA PAAR For the MVI 
June 7, 2024
Are you tired of making the same iced tea concoction? You’d be surprised by all the simple yet unique ways there are to enjoy a glass of iced tea. From fruit-infused tea to tea-based cocktails, discov...
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By By ZUZANA PAAR For the AP 
June 7, 2024
Tired of overpaying for low-quality ingredients at the grocery store? It’s time to embrace your self-sufficient era and make your own kitchen staples from scratch — don’t worry, it’s a lot simpler tha...
Yes, you can have a tidy nativeplant garden. Here are some tips
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By JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press 
June 6, 2024
For decades, native plants were relegated to the “weed” section of many American gardeners’ minds. Most nurseries didn’t stock them. But that’s slowly changing. Native plants provide food and shelter ...
RESIDENTIAL REFRESH
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Personalized touches for your home
June 6, 2024
FAMILY FEATURES Your home is an expression of you, your personality and your lifestyle. When it comes to personalizing your home’s aesthetic, try leaning into your senses to inspire change within your...
Wow your guests with a cheesy bread wreath
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OUT OF THE FRYING PAN
May 31, 2024
My brother has been on a kick lately making herb and cheese bread wreaths. Each of the braided loaves looked so lovely and his descriptions sounded so wonderful that I asked for the recipe. This bread...
In Amalfi, pesto is made with strips of fragrant lemon zest
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By By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL Christopher Kimball?sMilk Street 
May 31, 2024
In Amalfi, Italy, cooks making pesto forgo the classic fresh basil in favor of strips of zest from the local lemons, “sfusato amalfitano.” Combined with almonds, Parmesan and oil, it makes a bright, a...
POWER UP Family Mealtimes
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Bring loved ones together with protein-packed peanuts
May 31, 2024
FAMILY FEATURES Between juggling work, family, friends and social activities, powering through busy day-to-day schedules requires a lot of energy. Building meals around recipes packed with a plant-bas...
From pottery to pitmaster: 7 unconventional analog hobbies to try this summer
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By By JENNIFER ALLEN For the MVI 
May 30, 2024
Don’t waste your summer flipping through the same few Netflix series, hoping to find something to keep you entertained. It’s time to unplug from your screens and turn to non-digital activities for fun...