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“Pepper is small in quantity and great in virtue”. Plato Pepper is a fruit that is native to the Malabar Coast in India. It accounts for 20% of the world’s spice trade. We consider it commonplace, and it is overlooked…
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…a snackless home which had no ready-to-eat foods? I just learned that I grew up in an “Ingredient Household”. Our pantry was stocked with ingredients used to make meals, and there were no ready-to-eat meals or snacks. In other words,…
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DVDs are passé and consumers are ditching their cable boxes. Is streaming affordable? It is time to pay attention to your streaming subscriptions. Prices are going up across the board and some services have raised prices multiple times. The New…
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Fast Fashion is getting greener. The fashion industry, especially fast fashion, is heeding the immense criticism and pressure to lessen its environmental impact. Fast fashion refers to businesses where affordable trendy clothing is quickly produced, priced cheaply, and then replaced…
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Being prepared is key. The weather this summer was alarming. The heat was severe in many places around the world and the violence of many storms was unsettling. Then there were the wildfires and the resulting smoke. I am risk…
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The controversy over shoes on or shoes off. These days, it’s common for guests to ask their host or hostess whether they should remove their shoes upon entering their home. What’s the correct answer? There are a few considerations when…
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How to be fashion-forward in tucking. 1970s full tuck look When I was young, a clean look demanded a tucked-in shirt. A neatly tucked-in shirt conveyed professionalism, manners, and a meeting of the unspoken dress code that used to dictate…
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“I worry about scientists discovering that lettuce has been fattening all along.” Erma Bombeck Americans consume more potatoes and tomatoes than lettuce, but lettuce comes third in a ranking of most consumed foods. When I’m making dinner at home, my…
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Identity theft is surging. We have had several friends who have had their Social Security Numbers (SSN) stolen, and it has wreaked havoc on their financial stability. Criminals who obtain your SSN can use it to establish credit at banks,…
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