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PEACHES

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Everything you need to know about peaches including: nutrition, health benefits, history, how to buy and store and why buy clingfree vs. clingstone peaches.

BLACK-EYED PEAS, THE HEALTHY, AFFORDABLE AND LUCKY LEGUME

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Black-eyed peas are healthy, affordable and filling. Find out why these tasty legumes are prized all over the world.

ESSENTIAL PRODUCTS I USE IN MY COCKTAILS AND APPETIZERS COOKING CLASS

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This week I held a private Cocktails and Appetizers cooking class for 18 ladies who were celebrating two significant birthdays. These ladies regularly get together for fun, laughter, support, travel and a cocktail or two. It was an honor to help them celebrate their birthdays by learning something new in my kitchen.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CARROTS AND 49 FABULOUS CARROT RECIPES

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We all love Trader Joe’s products, but it's easy to miss some of their wonderful offerings. I have scoured Trader Joe's and surveyed friends and family to identify the best Trader Joe's products. If they are on this list it is because the product is either 1) awesome, 2) cheap, 3) unique, 4) it will save you time, or 5) all of the above.

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