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Prairie Fare: Some Weight Loss Ads Take the Cake   ( 2007-03-15 )

With about two-thirds of Americans overweight or obese, the companies that sell weight loss programs have plenty of potential customers.

Prairie Fare: Where There’s Smoke, There May Be Fire   ( 2007-03-08 )

According to a 2004 report from the National Fire Data Center, more than 156,000 kitchen fires occurred in the U.S. in 2002.

Prairie Fare: Foods Can Bind Generations to Each Other   ( 2007-02-28 )

Julie Garden-Robinson decides to buy lard and make doughnuts!

Prairie Fare: Latest Food Recall Prompts Food for Thought   ( 2007-02-22 )

As of Feb. 14, 288 cases of salmonellosis in 39 states were linked to contaminated peanut butter.

Prairie Fare: Soy Foods Offer Variety and Potential Health Benefits   ( 2007-02-15 )

We didn’t widely use soybeans in the U.S. until the 1800s, but the popularity of soy-based foods has grown. Prairie Fare: Soy Foods Offer Variety and Potential Health Benefits.

Prairie Fare: Chocolate Has Some Heart Health Benefits   ( 2007-02-08 )

The good news: Several studies show some health benefits associated with moderate chocolate consumption.

Prairie Fare: Set Heart Healthy Cooking Goals in February   ( 2007-02-01 )

Preparing healthy meals and eating with others is worth your time on many levels.

Prairie Fare: Sharing Friendship by the Slice   ( 2007-01-25 )

Friendship bread batter is a type of starter culture similar to the sourdough starters used by the pioneers of the Old West.

Go Nutty for Nut Nutrition   ( 2007-01-18 )

The good news: the fat in nuts is mainly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, which are heart-healthy.

Prairie Fare: Enjoy Some Outdoor Winter Activities   ( 2007-01-11 )

Despite all the fun you can have during mild winter weather, think safety when sledding, skiing or even walking on icy sidewalks.

Prairie Fare: Don’t Rob Yourself of this Vitamin   ( 2007-01-04 )

Don’t rob yourself of folic acid’s potential health benefits.

Eggplant Adds Variety to Menus   ( 2006-08-11 )

In my research on the eggplant, I learned some interesting things.

Prairie Fare: It’s Time to Retire Great-grandma’s Canning Recipes   ( 2006-08-10 )

Great-grandma’s famous canned tomato recipe might have dire results using today’s tomato varieties.

Prairie Fare: Meet Your Water Needs   ( 2006-08-09 )

Some foods bring us comfort and stir vivid memories.

Prairie Fare: Preserving Fruit and Memories   ( 2006-08-07 )

Some foods bring us comfort and stir vivid memories.

What to Do with Perishable Food When the Power Goes Out   ( 2005-12-12 )

When the power goes out in the winter, is it OK to put frozen food out in the snow to keep it cold?

This Spud's for You   ( 2005-10-27 )

Potatoes are a nutritional bargain.

Trick or Treat?   ( 2005-10-21 )

Children soon will be haunting neighborhoods and malls, extending their buckets and bags in the pursuit of candy and other treats.

Eat Healthfully Throughout the Seasons of Life   ( 2005-10-13 )

It made me think about the fact that as my children grow larger and taller, I’m growing older

Keep Moving During Autumn   ( 2005-10-06 )

It’s important to keep active even when temperatures dip low, even if that means finding an indoor spot to walk, such as a mall or gym.