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Microplastics In Bottled Water? ‘Just Turn On The Tap’

2026-02-12
By: Maggie
On: February 12, 2026
In: Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

The plastic your bottled water comes in is certified ‘food-safe’. But new research reveals bottled water is riddled with microplastics. More than in your tap water. Where’s it coming from? What’s a conscientious bottled water drinker to do?Read More →

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Frank’s Red Hot Sauce: I DON’T ‘Put That **** On Anything’!

2026-02-12
By: Maggie
On: February 12, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Foodie Life Lessons

I’ve been getting more and more annoyed by those Frank’s Red Hot Sauce ads – the ones that often feature an older lady claiming she ‘puts that **** on everything’. Nobody in their right mind would do that! And if they did, they wouldn’t admit it…Read More →

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Lost & Found: Key To Perfect Crispy Roasted Potatoes

2026-02-12
By: Maggie
On: February 12, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Comfort Food, Food Tips

Welcome to another thrilling episode of ‘Lost & Found’. Today, we look at a simple, ancient tip that guarantees perfect, crispy, golden roasted potatoes every time. And if you react like I did – you’ll be kicking yourself for having forgotten it!Read More →

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Trump Tariffs Cost American Families $1,000 In 2025

2026-02-11
By: Maggie
On: February 11, 2026
In: Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

A new report reveals American families paid what amounts to a tax increase of at least $1,000 last year because of President Donald Trump’s crushing import tariffs. And the figure will be even higher this year – especially if tariffs increase…Read More →

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Japanese Tradition: ‘Mottainai’ – ‘Too Good To Waste’…

2026-02-11
By: Maggie
On: February 11, 2026
In: Food Tips, Foodie Life Lessons

If you’ve never heard about this Japanese cultural tradition, you’re not alone. But it’s becoming better known outside the island nation as the world concentrates more on sustainability and avoiding waste. Because a lot of what we toss is just ‘too good to waste’…Read More →

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Dubious Precept: Healthiest Fast Food Fries You Can Order?

2026-02-11
By: Maggie
On: February 11, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Food Tips

It seems a dubious precept on which to base a food post. But someone did it, nonetheless. I think I know why. It involves our old frenemy, human nature. But bear with me as I relate the gist of Delish’s ‘Healthiest Fast Food Fries You Can Order In America’…Read More →

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One Pro Baker’s Secrets For Best Muffin Results…

2026-02-11
By: Maggie
On: February 11, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Food Tips

Anybody can throw together a pan of muffins. How they’ll turn out depends on the baker. Even if your muffins are already pretty good, we bet they can be even better! Today, we offer a quick trio of tips from a seasoned pro for perfect muffins…Read More →

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Ultraprocessed Plant-Based Foods: Contradiction In Terms?

2026-02-10
By: Maggie
On: February 10, 2026
In: Uncategorized

It sounds, initially, like a classic contradiction in terms. But on closer inspection, it emerges as a real possibility, and a danger for folks who are unclear on the concepts. But even the healthiest plant-based foods can be ruined by ultraprocessing…Read More →

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  • Japanese Tradition: ‘Mottainai’ – ‘Too Good To Waste’…
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