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    Celebrate dairy this month

    By Kansas Living on June 7, 2016

    June is Dairy Month, which makes it a perfect time to learn more about this tasty treat. Dairy is not only yummy, it's also a powerhouse food full of nine essential nutrients, including: calcium...

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    Ice Cream in a Bag

    By Kansas Living on May 25, 2016

    Yes, the potential for a mess seems high, but you’ll be surprised at the good, “clean” fun you’ll enjoy with your students or kids when you make ice cream. Plus, the lesson possibilities for this...

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    Digging in

    By Kansas Living on May 3, 2016

    A group of bloggers and dietitians learned more about food and farming when they participated in  Farm Food Tour this week. Stops included Merck Animal Health, Monsanto and a small...

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    Where does food come from?

    By Kansas Living on October 8, 2015

    In October, seven bloggers spent three days learning more about Kansas agriculture on the #FarmFoodTour. Their goal was to get on the farm and learn directly from the people who grow our food. Below...

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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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • Homemade Butter in a Jar Recipe | Kansas Living

    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...

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  • Homemade Honey Bear Bubble Bath | Kansas Living

    Homemade Honey Bear Bubble Bath

    By Kansas Living on May 15, 2015

    Once you’ve squeezed the last drop of honey out of that cute little bear bottle, do not throw it away. Instead, reuse those bottles to make easy, honey bear bubble bath. With this homemade concoction...

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  • Homemade Sidewalk Chalk | Kansas Living

    Homemade Sidewalk Chalk

    By Kansas Living on February 14, 2015

    Have your mom or dad save those eggshells from this morning’s breakfast. This recipe yields one piece of chalk. You can double or triple the recipe to make more than one chalk piece at one time. Add...

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