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Cumin–the Middle Child of Spices!

        I have always had cumin in my cabinet.  Until the last few years---I never knew what to do with it.  Then I discovered a wonderful corn/black eyed pea salsa that my family loves to eat as a dip, or with chicken for a meal.  Now I use cumin for many dishes!  It is a wonderful accompaniment to guacamole.  It tastes great on eggs with salsa.  It goes well with many ethnic recipes.  Give it  a try today!  It is so
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10 Reasons to Cook With Kids

    This blog has been shared For Family Dining week.  It was previously published July 9th, 2014 by Live Well Omaha Kids Written by Joy Jensen, owner, Kidz Cook with Joy. Cooking with your kids is a great way to teach your children important life skills and make memories as a family! 1. Reading--Cooking experiences provide a natural way for children to learn new vocabulary – as you talk together about the ingredients you are using, cooking processes and changes observed, they are
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Dehydrating Herbs: Fresh Today, Dehydrated this Winter!

              Growing herbs is a pastime of mine. My garden contains numerous varieties—from garlic and onion chives to lavender and rosemary.   When the weather starts to get cooler, I start to dehydrate my favorites. September 2014 011 All summer long I keep an eye on my dill, as I save the seeds to dry. I have a killer cottage cheese dill quick bread recipe that I love to use it in.  I replant my
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