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The Many Faces Of Stew

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Putting together a great summary of stews in America is a little like describing the different landscapes of each state. Since there are so many regional varieties available across the country, exploring them can be a real treat, especially if you’re interested in some new tastes which you might not have experienced before.

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Gardening With Cooking In Mind

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One amazing benefit of having a garden is the chance to cook with fresh ingredients. This gives you the rare opportunity to truly know what pesticides and herbicides have been used on your fruits, vegetables, and herbs – giving you a peace of mind that produce purchased at a supermarket can’t offer.

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Just like Apple Pie, Only Easier

The finished product!

I have always loved getting apples right from the tree. Fresh, juicy, crisp and delicious – nothing quite compares. Sweet, tart, or mellow, they’re all wonderful in their own ways, and I doubt I will ever lose my love of the apple. Sadly, I don’t have the space to grow apple trees myself, but I’m lucky enough to have a grandfather with a small apple orchard.

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Fresh Candies for the Health-Conscious Cook

Close up of the finished product

Hey everyone, I’m Sophie! Josh has asked me to help him out by taking care of the cooking end of things here at AskGarden, since he’s not much for recipes. I’m glad to help, so here I am with my first step-by-step how-to about making Candied Orange Peels!

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