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Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Your best soup recipe: 4 of 77
Make Ahead French Onion SoupPerfect for a crisp evening, this hearty recipe will soon become a family favorite. You can make this soup two or three days ahead of time, then top with bread and cheese and reheat in your oven or microwave. Enjoy.Makes 12 servings2 Strips bacon chopped5 Small cans beef broth5 Medium brown onions6... More..
Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dip Recipes Recipes: Black bean and corn salsa: 2 of 12
I can admit it. I have a real weakness for chips and salsa. For me the combination of crispy, salted chips and the vibrant taste of a good salsa, grabs me every time. One of my favorite salsas without a doubt is black bean and corn. Not only is it flavorful but extremely easy to make. Black Bean and Corn salsa also makes a wo... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How to host a successful cocktail party: 4 of 14
Entertaining friends and family at home is a great way to celebrate a special occasion or holiday but a good host is a responsible host.As a cocktail party host, it is your responsibility to make sure there is enough to eat, plenty to drink and that your guests are enjoying themselves. The main focus of a cocktail party is ge... More..
Health & Fitness > Weight Issues A look at childhood obesity statistics in the US: 11 of 30
One of the nation's largest-growing health problems is childhood obesity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that approximately 19 percent of children (ages 6-11) and 17 percent of adolescents (ages 12-19) are considered overweight. Sadly these numbers have almost tripled among children and quadrupled amo... More..
Travel > Vacations Ideal vacation spots: 23 of 62
Lake TahoeThe Jewel of the SierraLake Tahoe is an American national treasure. It is stunningly beautiful. The air is crisp, clear, and actually smells sweet. The sun shines 80 percent of the time, which is perfect for vacationing. In the summer, you can enjoy boating and watersports on crystalline water, relax on sandy beache... More..
Travel > United States Travel destinations: Northwoods, Minnesota: 1 of 1
The lure of Minnesota's Northwoods is unmistakable. Bask in the ambience of the tall pines, fresh air, cool, clear lakes and endless meandering rivers. Extensive fishing and hunting opportunities on thousands of acres of state and federal lands are excellent for the sportsman in search of his next bounty.For visitors who want... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues Fighting the childhood obesity epidemic: 10 of 19
The Future of ChildrenFighting Childhood ObesityOne of the nation's largest-growing health problems is childhood obesity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that approximately 19 percent of children (ages 6-11) and 17 percent of adolescents (ages 12-19) are considered overweight. Sadly these numbers have ... More..
Travel > United States Guide to the Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona: 10 of 12
Exploring the Grand CanyonThe World's Greatest Natural WonderThe Grand Canyon is an immense, awe-inspiring destination you can visit over and over again and never grow tired. Cut by the Colorado River into the high-plateau region of northwestern Arizona, this unbelievable gorge is famed for its fantastic shapes and stunning c... More..