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Sliced apples and apple halves on wood cutting board with knife
Read article: 3 Apple Side Dishes for Fall
3 Apple Side Dishes for Fall
USApple notes that the U.S. grows more than 100 apple varieties. So, no matter what flavors, colors...
Tomatillos on a round wood board with a decorative red and white towel
Read article: Try the new food (featuring tomatillos)
Try the new food (featuring tomatillos)
Along with sardines, jicama, and pawpaw, tomatillos are on the list of foods I...
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...
Brunch
Read article: Making meals for mom
Making meals for mom
Each year leading up to Mother's Day I see numerous advertisements of local restaurants taking reservations for Mother's Day brunch. Many families...

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young boy with dark hair and a blue and white plaid shirt cuts up vegetables on a kitchen counter
4-H Cooking 101 to Build Kitchen Skills and Confidence in Youth
Designed for young people new to cooking and baking, 4-H Cooking 101 offers an engaging introduction to essential kitchen skills in a fun, supportive environment. The program helps youth develop confidence while learning the basics of food preparation, kitchen safety, and nutrition.The...