June 28, 2011 in Food
Ingredients 9 to 11 pounds pickling cucumbers (about 50, 3 to 4 inches) 1 pouch (6.5 ounces) Mrs. Wages Kosher Dill Pickles Mix 3 1/3 cups Mrs. Wages Distilled White Vinegar (5% acidity) 7 1/3 cups water Preparation Wash cucumbers and remove blossoms; drain. Leave whole, cut into spears or slice. Combine Kosher Dill Mix, ...
June 28, 2011 in Food
(Family Features) Gardens, farmers markets and grocery store aisles are brimming with fresh seasonal produce. What better way to enjoy those fantastic flavors all year long than by gathering friends and family to share nature’s bounty by canning together? “Canning together is easy, and it’s fun to make memories and great food,” says Mrs. Wages ...
June 28, 2011 in Lifestyle
Gone are the days when basic reading, writing and arithmetic were the gold standards for a child's education. Today there's a much greater emphasis on STEM education - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics - in order to prepare students for the world they'll be adults in. But as of now, however, many kids just aren't ready....
June 28, 2011 in Home and Garden
Each year, about 15 million American households move, and in the current challenging economy, many may be tempted to choose a mover based on the price alone....
June 28, 2011 in Food
Ingredients 1 6-ounce bag pre-washed baby spinach or 4 cups packed baby spinach 1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 5 large Eggland’s Best eggs, beaten 1/2 cup preshredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese 4 8-inch flour tortillas 1/4 to 1/2 cup mild salsa Preparation Heat oil in a large nonstick ...
June 28, 2011 in Food
Ingredients For the French toast 8 slices bread (Use whole grain for more fiber and other nutrients.) 6 Eggland’s Best eggs 1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Nonstick cooking spray Filling 3/4 cup part-skim milk ricotta cheese or low-fat cottage cheese that’s been blended in the ...
June 28, 2011 in Food
Ingredients 4 Eggland’s Best eggs 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/4 cups milk 1/4 cup melted butter Preparation In a medium bowl, combine eggs and salt. Take turns stirring in flour and milk, beating with a whisk until smooth. Add melted butter and whisk. Heat a medium skillet on medium-high heat. Melt ...
June 28, 2011 in Food
(Family Features) There’s a reason for the adage, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” It’s because breakfast provides an opportunity to get important nutrients that are difficult to make up over the course of the day. In addition, children and adults who eat breakfast regularly tend to have healthier body weights than ...
June 28, 2011 in Lifestyle
Before you hit the road this summer, make sure your car and car insurance are ready for the journey. Planning ahead can help avoid mishaps that could ruin your vacation....
June 28, 2011 in Home and Garden
Home maintenance can sometimes feel like a full-time job. It seems there's always something that needs to be repaired, updated, mowed, weeded or replaced, leaving little time for relaxing and spending time with the family....
