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(NC)-There is nothing that says summer like grillin' and chillin' at the backyard BBQ. Steaks, chicken, ribs or burgers, they all seem to taste better when cooked on the grill.... 12/06/2006

(NC)-Eating foods that are high in sugar and saturated fats, along with too much caffeine and alcohol can trigger premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in many women. PMS is controlled by... 12/06/2006

(NC)-Yellow snow never tasted so good, thanks to the new Hamilton Beach electric Snowman™ Ice Shaver that produces mounds of soft, fluffy snow in seconds for cool snow con... 12/06/2006

(NC)-Made with delicious antioxidant-rich California plums, this recipe is a wonderful addition to your healthful summertime menus. Antioxidants are critical to maintaining heal... 12/06/2006

(NC)-Take a look at the vodka labeling next time you shop. The familiar "red dot" vodka in that ice-sculptured bottle has a new, and almost identical mate. This time, however, t... 12/06/2006

(NC)-An elegant appetizer or first course that keeps on giving! Flavorful and colorful, these crab stacks are as attractive as they are nutritious. Made with antioxidant-rich pe... 12/06/2006

(NC)-It is increasingly recognized that diet plays a role in prostate cancer, a disease that affects one in eight men. For optimal health, it's important to exercise regularly a... 12/06/2006

Tips on Healthy Eating are Served (NC)-Eating well isn't always easy let alone finding the time to cook. But if your secret ingredient is chicken, maintaining a healthy diet is... 12/06/2006

(NC)-Amusement parks, arenas, convenience stores & slushies. For only pennies, doesn't a fresh nutritious slushie that could be made at home with your family make better "cents"... 12/06/2006

(NC)-Summer breezes carry the sounds of kids clamoring for icy, cool treats. The local traveling ice cream truck is now passe, with the new kid on the block, Hamilton Beach Snow... 12/06/2006

2 pounds ground chuck 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons shallots, minced 11/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 1/4 cup... 12/06/2006

Come August, there is nowhere I'd rather NOT be than in Texas. Steamy, sultry, and hot, living in Texas in August is like trying to breathe in a tightly-covered pressure cooker.... 12/06/2006

(NC)-Imagine eating sweets without having to think about all the calories you're taking in . . . Believe it or not, it's a reality! Tabletop sweeteners are powerful sugar substi... 12/06/2006

(NC)-Whether or not you've ever consumed products containing aspartame, you've surely heard all kinds of things about it - many of them contradictory. So who's telling the truth... 12/06/2006

(NC)-Everybody's heard of aspartame. The list of products using it for sweetness is long, including breakfast cereals, soft drinks, desserts and yogurt. But what exactly is aspa... 12/06/2006