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The Best Spinach Salad Ever (Recipe)

  As it has been for the past few weeks, my CSA box was overflowing with spinach yesterday. I do love spinach, but, really, I'm not Popeye and I didn't know how I could possibly eat all of tha…

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Spinach-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms (Recipe)

  I'm always on the lookout for those elusive, "I'm really tired but I don't want to eat anything that goes in the microwave" recipes. You know, the kind where there are actual healthy ingredi…

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Greek Cheese Triangle Appetizer (Recipe)

  My grandmother passed away last week at the age of 88. She was known for many things, but, perhaps most of all, she was known for her incredible cooking skills. A child of Greek immigrants, …

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5 Incredible Underwater Attractions (Slideshow)

  Think you've seen it all? Hardly! Even the most well-traveled among us probably haven't spent much time exploring the world under the sea. And that's quite the travesty, because there are pl…

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11 Surprising Uses for Old Candles

  Whether we like the ambiance or we have some around in case of an emergency, pretty much everyone has a candle or two in her home. If you're not the type to light them unless your power goes…

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Lemony Steamed Spinach (Recipe)

  I know what you're thinking: how is steamed spinach possibly recipe-worthy? Isn't it the simplest thing to cook, well, ever? Yeah, I thought that too, until I read a great tip in Dorie Green…

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6 Lesser Known World Landmarks (Slideshow)

  Sure, we all know the great pyramids in Egypt, the coliseum in Rome, or the Niagara Falls in North America. But there are plenty of other historically, culturally and ecologically important …

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15 Ways to Use Artichokes

  Forget the canned or frozen stuff -- to truly appreciate artichokes, you need to experience them fresh. And, you're in luck -- artichoke season is here! Click through to check out some great…

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3 Drinks for Cinco de Mayo (Recipes)

  Like it or not, Cinco de Mayo tends to be quite the drinking holiday. Click through to check out some great recipes for the day -- and we're not just talking margaritas! Earlier: Perfect …

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Perfect Guacamole (Recipe)

  Earlier this week, we brought you great recipes for homemade chips and salsa for your Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. We'd be remiss if we didn't provide a recipe for another favorite dip. Try out thi…

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about Katie Waldeck

Katie is a freelance writer focused on pets, food and women’s issues. A Chicago native and longtime resident of the Pacific Northwest, Katie now lives in Oakland, California.

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