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Snacks for School

August 25, 2022August 25, 2022 by Allison Stowell
Peanut Butter, Banana & Raisin Sandwich

As we gear up for another school year, let’s make stocking up on snacks part of back-to-school planning.

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Fermented Food & Health

August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 by Kitty Broihier
Herbed Blue Cheese Dressing

The latest health science on fermented foods and which food and beverages deliver the most benefits.

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5 Lessons Learned From Julia Child

August 15, 2022August 18, 2022 by Allison Stowell

A reflection on the joy, ease, and comfortable approach Julia Child brought to cooking.

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National Farmers Market Week

August 5, 2022September 16, 2022 by Kitty Broihier
woman buying kale at a farmers market

Farmers markets are overflowing with fruits, veggies, and herbs at their peak of ripeness, variety, and freshness.

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Homemade Summer Snacks

July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 by Kitty Broihier
Homemade Peach Ice Cream

Learn about the benefits of homemade summer snacks. Plus, plenty of warm-weather favorites that don’t take much time or effort to prepare.

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Nextovers: Summer Edition

July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 by Allison Stowell
Grilled Chicken With Corn Salsa

For home chefs, nextovers allow one day’s efforts to serve another. Let’s explore how to apply this meal prep method to summer meals so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time outside enjoying the season.

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Red, White & Blue

June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 by Allison Stowell
Red, White & Blue Salad

Since food is what we’re all about at Guiding Stars, we’re sharing a roundup of red, white, and blue recipes to enjoy as you wish America a very happy birthday.

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How Well Do You Know Milk?

June 23, 2022June 23, 2022 by Kitty Broihier

Knowing basic facts about milk and dairy products is important if you want to make informed choices. Here are answers to three questions we often get about milk.

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