Where, Why and What to Buy

Indulge in a little retail therapy that will nourish body as well as soul. Here, you can find a farmers market for your Saturday morning enjoyment, or a new bakery that can supply you with sprinkle donuts for your work peeps. Check out a small-town meat locker with an expert proprietor. Explore and engage!

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    5 Foodie Holidays to Enjoy in April

    April is all about Easter ham, jelly beans and chocolate eggs, right? Not so fast! There’s lots to look forward to in April. In fact, there are plenty of foodie days to enjoy while flowers bloom and grass greens around us—just one more reason I love spring. And the foodie holidays in...

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    How to Decode Grocery Labels

    How many times have you inspected the calorie count on a food item, scrutinizing the fat, sodium, sugar, or protein content? How many times?! I do it on every grocery shopping expedition! Trying to be healthy here, right?  But those labels have a lot of info to take in during a quick scan...

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    Valentine's Day Planner

    Get ideas for a tasty date night at home, Valentine's Day fun for the kids and love stories to warm your heart.

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    Find a Christmas Tree Farm Near You

    Are you a “real tree” lover? From the fresh pine scent to the luxurious feel of soft needles, some people just have to have a real tree to trim at Christmas. Well, you’re in luck! Kansas is home to dozens of Christmas tree farms! From pre-cut to saw-it-yourself to living trees you can...

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    Beef Cuts and How to Cook Them

    What’s your cooking style? Diligent recipe follower? Or freestyler? Either way, you’ve probably had those moments where you’re staring at a package of beef in the store and aren’t sure if you should get it. How would you cook it? Will it work for what you have in mind? Is it a good...

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    Going Local at the Grocery

    Farmers markets are a great place to buy local produce and meats. But did you know your local grocery store also has locally sourced foods?

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    Grass vs. Grain: Fed vs. Finished

    When it comes to beef, it can be confusing to know what to buy based on the labels. Grass-fed is good, right? And what about feed made from grains? We break it down and point you to some helpful resources to learn more.

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    Fun Facts About Farmers Markets

    When it comes to finding farm fresh food, it’s hard to find a better spot than your farmers market. Here are some fun facts about the farmers market!

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    Pesticides in Produce

    “To buy or not to buy?” That is the question.  From time to time, you probably read stories about fresh produce and pesticides. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently released its annual Dirty Dozen—a ranking of produce with the highest levels of pesticide residue. Lots of media...

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    How to Choose the Perfect Ham

    Ham is the centerpiece of the Easter celebration. These shopping tips will help you choose the perfect one for your holiday.

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