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Making potatoes for the whole crew this Thanksgiving? Try this shortcut to make your time in the kitchen just a bit easier. DIRECTIONS: Empty your dishwasher and fill the racks with unpeeled potatoes. Put them through a normal wash rinse without soap. The heat combined with the fast...

Jason Dessen once had a promising research career ahead of him in quantum physics. He could have been on his way to doing something great. We're talking some Einstein-level stuff. Instead, he accidentally got his girlfriend Daniela pregnant. He took a job teaching physics at...

The timing of ReStore Recycles Day couldn't be more appropriate, with the season of giving upon us. Owned and operated by the local Habitat for Humanity organization, ReStore offers shoppers quality appliances, cabinets, flooring, and hardware made to turn a house into a home,...

Winter squash is in season right now. These colorful, versatile fruits include butternut, acorn, and spaghetti varieties — in addition to pumpkins. They can be savory as a side or main dish, or sweet as a dessert. Either way, squash packs lots of fiber...

Helping to make warm holiday memories for loved ones is among the most rewarding experiences a host can have. With a little preparation, and the knowledge that no one expects perfection, the day can be special for everyone - even you. Snacks to Start Sure, everyone’s...

They’re good for much more than sauce. This Thanksgiving, plan your dessert spread around these tiny, tart, nutrition-packed treasures. Ingredients: Makes one 10-inch springform cake. 3 large eggs 2 C sugar 3/4 C unsalted butter, cubed and softened 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp almond extract, optional 2 C all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 2 1/2...

Materials: Two 5-inch squares of flannel One 5-inch square of felt Scissors Glue gun Instructions: Cut out two 5-inch squares of flannel and one 5-inch square of felt. Stack the fabric with the felt in the middle and the two pieces of flannel on the outside. Using a glue gun, glue...

As I walked toward him I noticed him pick up something and, like he does with everything, put it in his mouth. I’ve always thought it quite odd whenever I have heard someone say “If only I could be a fly on the wall…” This...

What do people find appealing about shopping on Black Friday? My friends are pressuring me to shop with them, but I don’t see any appeal in getting trampled at Target ? JR: Every year, I go Black Friday shopping to get the best deal on the...

When shopping for loved ones during the holiday season, things can get away from us. A simple trip to a big box store to procure a couple DVDs can easily snowball, resulting in a full cart, a big credit card bill, and ultimately a...