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Teflon Flu (MM #4878)

People have been using non-stick cookware in their kitchen for decades. But many wonder if these convenient pots and pans are causing us harm. Instances of what some call the Teflon Flu are increasing, causing great concern for poison experts. The technical term for this phenomenon is polymer fume fever, which can occur when the…

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Prep Time (MM #4270)

Life is busy for everyone. And we’re all looking for shortcuts to give us more time for the things we want to do. When it comes to cooking, we all look for ways to reduce our meal prep time. A Florida woman has taken this time crunch battle to court. She’s suing the makers of…

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Mashed Potatoes (MM #4265)

For many, Thanksgiving is about family, food, and football. Recently, I’ve noticed a lot of online talk about mashed potatoes. We even had a discussion yesterday about the best way to make them. For some reason, many have a difficult time making them. That confuses me…

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Comfort Food (MM #3258)

What is it about comfort food that is so satisfying? Simple home style cooking helps us remember simpler times. But one thing is for sure, there is no set list of foods that do the trick for all of us…

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Holiday Dangers (MM #3191)

There are many holiday dangers this time of year. Many experts say that fire is the biggest home holiday concern. For years I thought that dry Christmas trees and electrical fires were the biggest concern. I just found out that’s not the case…

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Natural Gas (MM #3157)

For years many people have been using natural gas in their homes and their kitchens. But did you know that some communities are no longer allowing people to install natural gas in their homes? From what I see this trend is growing…

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Favorite Meals (MM #3136)

We all have our favorite meals. Anyone who knows me knows that I love tacos. But you may not know that I also love pepper steak. Well, I love it except for one thing…

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Toasted Ravioli (MM #2838)

I’ve often talked about my love for tacos, pizza, pie, and donuts. But I don’t think I’ve ever mentioned my love for toasted ravioli. Sadly it’s usually something you can only get in restaurants…

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Stovetop Cooking (MM #2792)

Stovetop cooking changed for many when Teflon became the norm in the 1960’s. These days it’s become even more confusing on the best solutions for non-stick cooking…

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Working From Home (MM #2640)

For the most part I’ve been working from home for over a decade.  I’ve had traditional business offices through the years, but truly love the ease of my home office.  But, there is one problem with working from home I haven’t been able to avoid…

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