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Go green with a fresh spring salad

FEATURE IMPACT — While most people think of dirty kitchens, cramped closets and grimy garages when they hear “spring cleaning,” the popular phrase can apply to your menu, too. Refresh your family’s regular dining routines with fresh ingredients that call to mind the flavors of the ...

From quick fix to comfort ritual, grilled cheese spans generations

National Grilled Cheese Month spotlights more than a comfort classic. About 2.4 billion grilled cheese sandwiches were eaten at home in the previous 12 months ending February 2025, with another 171 million ordered at restaurants and foodservice outlets, according to Circana’s National ...

Easy Easter desserts

Easter is only three weeks away and as usual, for any major holiday, I’m planning a countdown to Easter, again starting with desserts, focusing on recipes that are super easy and delicious. If you can open a box and operate an electric mixer (or whisk) you’ve got this. You won’t even need a stove to make an impressive Strawberry Trifle. Simply use a clear glass bowl to show off the beautiful layers of cake, strawberries and creamy filling. Light and refreshing Lemon Lush is also no-cook but does require a bit of refrigeration. If rich is to your liking try Coconut Cream Poke ...

Farmers markets prepare for opening season as local food demand grows

A March 2025 study conducted by the University of Wisconsin finds 80% of Americans attend a local farmers market at least once a year. Forty-one percent hit the stalls six or more times a year, and dined at a local restaurant before they headed home. As more farmers markets sprout up in the ...

Easter-themed cupcakes make a great treat for youngsters

METRO — Easter is widely characterized as the holiest day of the year on the Christian calendar. Faith features prominently in modern Easter celebrations, which also include some secular traditions, particularly in families with young children. The Easter bunny and Easter egg hunts are not ...