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Bell Peppers
By Kansas Living on August 13, 2015
Selection Choose peppers that have deep, vivid colors, taut skin and are free of soft spots, blemishes and darkened areas. Their stems should be green and fresh looking. Storage Unwashed sweet...
Brussels Sprouts
By Kansas Living on August 13, 2015
Selection Good quality Brussels sprouts are firm, compact and vivid green. They should be free of yellowed or wilted leaves and should not be puffy or soft in texture. Storage Keep unwashed and...
Kale
By Kansas Living on August 13, 2015
Selection Look for kale with firm, deeply colored leaves and moist hardy stems. Kale should be displayed in a cool environment since warm temperatures will cause it to wilt and will negatively...
Shuck It Off
By Sheridan Wimmer on August 13, 2015
Do you enjoy the corny things in life? If so, you’ll want to mark your calendars to visit the western Kansas town of Oakley this October. Each year, the people of Oakley and more than 600 visitors...
Butter in a Jar
By Kansas Living on August 12, 2015
Butter is a source of vitamin A, a nutrient important for healthy skin and eyes, as well as for strong bones and teeth. You Will Need: Heavy cream Two jars with a lid (baby food jars work...
Savor the Season
By Sheridan Wimmer on August 11, 2015
Many of us look forward to visiting our local farmers market. Bringing home the bounty of fresh vegetables can make meals more appealing and better tasting. Who doesn’t enjoy sampling some of the...
Roasting Vegetables
By Leah Fliter on August 10, 2015
Need a tasty, enticing way to convince your family to eat their veggies? Try roasting them. “Fall vegetables are perfect for roasting,” says Hy-Vee registered dietician Karen Hanson. “Roasting...
Corn and Tomatoes
By Chef Alli on August 10, 2015
Fall is here! That means the kids are off to school and our schedules get a little crazier. Who needs more crazy in their life? Not me! To ease the crazy in your life, check out these tips on...
Lady Luck Ironworks
By John Schlageck on August 4, 2015
Picking up the set of spurs from the weathered wooden workbench, Dan Atkisson admires Lady Luck Ironworks’ handiwork. “Nobody else has made a set of spurs like this,” he smiles. “They’re one of a...
Hunting Heaven
By John Schlageck on August 4, 2015
A brisk fall wind whipped through the northwestern Kansas countryside. Heading north to south, the cold air nipped and stung the bright red cheeks of the hunters who high-stepped through the weed-...
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