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Vegetable Container Gardening Ideas: How To Get Started …And Get Free Seeds!

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There's nothing better than fresh, out of your own garden, fruits and vegetables! Growing produce from year to year can be even more satisfying, if you harvest your own seeds for the upcoming growing season. Otherwise, the expense of those little packets of seeds can quickly add up. If you look at gardening the way that past generations have done it, then you'll want to put aside enough seeds for next year's crop. That's how you perpetuate your food supply. You don't need 40 acres … [Read more...]

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I’ll Never Buy Plastic Food Storage Containers Again! See Why + My Favorite Glass Storage Bowls

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I've gone from freebie plastic leftover containers, to nice glass food storage containers with so-so lids, to nice plastic containers with air-tight lids, and -- finally -- to my all-time favorite glass food storage containers with air-tight lids. You could say I've been around the block a time or two when it comes to glass and plastic food storage containers! Who hasn't, right? See why I like Snapware Glasslock bowls for food storage best of all. Plus the features to look for when … [Read more...]

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How To Make Ice Cream At Home Without An Ice Cream Machine

In the hot summer weather, there is nothing as refreshing and comforting as sitting down with a few scoops of your favorite ice cream. For many, it doesn't even need to be hot outside for it to be ice cream time! You can add to the enjoyment of this family treat by preparing your own batch of delicious homemade ice cream -- made without an ice cream maker! Here are 2 mouth-watering ice cream recipes that can be prepared in just 30 minutes. After leaving it to freeze for several hours, … [Read more...]

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Check Out Our Fun Food Facebook & Twitter Pages!

There are lots of fun cooking & kitchen tips for the everyday cook on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Plus, find out about new gadgets, ideas, tips & tricks to get the most from your food and your cooking. Follow @FunFoodTips on Twitter "Like" our Fun Food Facebook Page   The Fun Times Guide to Food on Facebook     … [Read more...]

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The Best Microwave Uses You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

I love kitchen gadgets -- from the completely mundane like my cheese shredder, to the more technical like my microwave. So picking just one that's my most favorite isn't easy.Believe it or not, I would have to say it's the microwave. I use my microwave for a whole lot of things, and it really cuts down on the cooking time for me. In my opinion, microwaves are probably the single most useful kitchen gadgets around because you can use them for everything from defrosting meat, to popping homemade … [Read more...]

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Everyday Uses For Kitchen Shears & Reasons To Use ‘Em Instead Of Knives

Do you have a pair of kitchen shears in your kitchen?   If you're like most people, the last time you used scissors in the kitchen was probably to open the packaging that contained a food product.  So, do you really need kitchen shears? Pretty much any regular pair of scissors would work for opening packages, right? Consider this...   … [Read more...]

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How To Get Rid Of Fruit Flies Using Homemade Fruit Fly Traps

Wondering how to get rid of fruit flies in your kitchen?  To solve the problem, you first need to understand the source of the problem, which is this: When fruit starts to decay, it ferments. The yeast and alcohol are what attract the nagging fruit flies. Therefore, by eliminating wet or moist garbage as it is generated, you will be eliminating the fruit flies' food source. (Don't forget your garbage disposal.) Here's an idea: Use those kitchen scraps to start a compost pile … [Read more...]

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How To Plant Your First Organic Vegetable Garden

Have you noticed that the price of fresh produce has climbed through the roof lately? It's not likely to get any better either. Just about every other week, there are food recalls due to salmonella outbreaks caused by poor food handling procedures. That's just one of the many reasons to grow your own food. Having your own organic vegetable garden will also eliminate all the middle men who may or may not be taking your best interests to heart in terms of cleanliness, pesticides, sprays, … [Read more...]

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Got Lots Of Canned Goods? Make Gravity-Defying Artistic Canned Food Sculptures!

Are you looking for something interesting to do with an excess supply of canned goods? Here's an idea... Put your creative and artistic side to good use, and see if you can stack your cans in interesting patterns and shapes! Making sculptures from canned goods is all the rage at supermarkets these days -- not only as a form of creative marketing for a specific food product, but also as a way to bring attention to a particular charity or cause. That's right, events and competitions … [Read more...]

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How To Create Your Family’s Emergency Food Supply For Up To A Year Of Survival

Whether you believe the world is coming to an end soon or not, recent natural disasters have illustrated that when Mother Nature strikes, the only person who's going to help you survive is the one you see in the mirror. You're going to get plenty hungry if you wait for the government to show up with a supply of food and water. So you better start thinking about survival now before that unexpected emergency arrives! Take the time now to prepare your family's emergency food supply that … [Read more...]

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