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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...
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...
Chocolate muffin made in a mug
Read article: One mug, endless meals
One mug, endless meals
Everyone has their favorite mug, and on days that the mug is actually clean, it gets filled to the rim with coffee or tea. However, this favorite mug...

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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...