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Apple-A-Day: Sip slush, not juice

If you really rather drink your apple than bite it, make this Apple Slushy. Because when the juice manufacturers make "100%" juice, they remove a lot of the most important stuff. So you pay more for less. Don't do that. Do this.
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Sawtooth Mountains, Idaho Potatoes

I've had potatoes on my mind since I used the season's first fresh ones for that killer potato salad. Which recalled a killer hike in Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains, a 10-mile roundtrip trail that goes up 2,000 feet and burns about 2,000 calories. About 15 big potatoes.
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Crunchy Fall Farro Salad

This Fall's perfect all-in-one whole grain and seasonal vegetable salad. Loads of Vitamins A and C. Protein, too. Light, bright mustard-lemon dressing is great with the sweet beets and sharp radish. And it rubs off very well on the rich, nutty farro.
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Veal Milanese: Quarter-pounder & salad

Three things to know about this classic Italian dish. It's incredibly easy to make. A little goes a long way. It's a perfect example of eat-more-vegetables-and-less meat. A Wow of a meal for less than $10 and less than 10 minutes of preparation.
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Winter Squash & Pancetta Risotto

Luscious, creamy rice. Sweet squash and smoky pancetta roasting in the oven while you're stirring on the stovetop. Elegant and hearty for the first almost-cold night of Fall.
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Dogs, Weight Loss & Stress Reduction

Yes, a dog might be the best personal trainer. And the best medicine. Could be a dog you borrow from a neighbor. Could even be a dog on video. Click and stay with me - this gets interesting.
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To the summit of Mt. Timpanogos

Five hours to the top. Four hours back down. Breathtaking views and heavy breathing. This is a thrilling hike if you're in shape for it. If you're not, this mountain's a fantastic reason to get in shape. Click for photos of views you'd never forget.
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Cauliflower Gratin

75 cents per serving of this luscious, impressive vegetable course. You'll be amazed you made it yourself. Easily. If you love cauliflower, you'll love it even more. If you're a cauliflower denier, this'll convert you to a lover.
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Home-Grown, Home-Roasted Salsa

You can grow tomatoes, peppers, cilantro and parsley in a single pot. Sure, it's a little crowded - but it grows well with six hours a day of summer sun. With global warming, it grows until November.
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