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sticks of imitation crab on a plate
Read article: Crab and its cost-conscious cousin
Crab and its cost-conscious cousin
The fresh crab selection in Illinois is dismal. Head to the coast of Alaska, and you may have better luck finding this delectable species of seafood...
mixed beans
Read article: Bean there, cooked that
Bean there, cooked that
Beans are a wonderful source of protein, dietary fiber, B vitamins, iron, folate and potassium. Choosing dried beans over canned is generally a...
Bowl of jumbalaya
Read article: Cajun or creole?
Cajun or creole?
Gumbo and jambalaya are two signature dishes of southern Louisiana that are both native to Cajun and creole cuisine. While the two cuisines are often...
Array of vegetables
Read article: The power of plant pigments
The power of plant pigments
Do you ever wonder why spinach is green, why strawberries taste sweet, or why basil smells so good? It's all thanks to the plants phytochemical...

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A row of jars filled with vegetables.
Summer food preservation series offered in Arthur
ARTHUR, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension will offer the Saving the Season: Summer food preservation series on Wednesdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. beginning June 24 and continuing through Aug. 26 at the Moultrie-Douglas Extension Office, 304 E. Progress St., Arthur.The series will...

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