Lifestyle
A New Take on Turkey
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There are more ways to enjoy turkey than as part of the traditional mashed-potatoes-and-stuffing feast you’ve grown up with.
Carve Your Turkey Successfully on the Big Day
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What’s a Thanksgiving without a proper turkey? To get the best results from your big meal, use proper carving and slicing techniques.
Simple Swaps for Serious Flavor
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From burgers to barbecued chicken, many of the best grilled foods are served with creamy condiments—often packing on calories and fat.
There’s an Apple for That
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(Family Features) If you’ve ever stood in the produce aisle and wondered what apple to select among the many varieties available, you’re not alone.
Make Protein at Breakfast a Priority
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Commit to making the most of each day by increasing your protein intake at breakfast.
Melinda’s Garden: Keep Your Houseplants Safe from Cats
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- Written by Melinda Myers Melinda Myers
Growing houseplants when curious cats are in the house can be challenging. We want our cats to be safe and happy while keeping our houseplants intact.
The Beauty in Nature: The Great Crane Migration
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- Written by Clyde McMillan-Gamber Clyde McMillan-Gamber
There is no greater, more thrilling, or more inspiring natural happening in the Lower 48 than 600,000 northbound sandhill cranes gathering each evening for a few weeks on the Platte River in south-central Nebraska.
The Beauty in Nature: Earliest Nesters
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- Written by Clyde McMillan-Gamber Clyde McMillan-Gamber
Majestic bald eagles and handsome great horned owls have much in common, though they are in different bird families.
Melinda’s Garden: Get a Jumpstart on Managing Plant Pests this Winter
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- Written by Melinda Myers Melinda Myers
Just like us, insects spend their winters in different locations. Unlike us, they spend their winters in different stages of development.