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How Japan’s Humble Ramen Dish Conquered the Food World
WASHINGTON — Ramen in the United States has exploded in popularity by more than 70% in the last 24 years, according to a deep dive examination the Associated Press made into the international craze. Americans cannot get enough ramen. In Japan, ramen’s history can be traced back to 1884. Countless varieties have blossomed since then, transforming…
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Check your freezer: Perdue recalls chicken nuggets after consumers find metal wires in some packages
Check your freezer: Perdue recalls chicken nuggets after consumers find metal wires in some packages  13WMAZ.com
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Why Outback Probably Shouldn’t Be Your First Choice For A Steakhouse
Why Outback Probably Shouldn’t Be Your First Choice For A Steakhouse  Daily Meal
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Spud-tastic Celebrations for National Potato Day
GREENWICH, N.Y. — Baked, roasted, mashed, shredded, fried – no matter how you eat potatoes, enjoying some starchy spuds is a cause for celebration. Today, Aug. 19, 2024, embrace these potato-centric dishes as you celebrate National Potato Day. Few ingredients are as versatile – and as delicious – as the potato. From humble origins, potatoes…
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Why Nobody Lives In America’s 9 Emptiest States
Why Nobody Lives In America’s 9 Emptiest States  TheTravel
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Ingenious Potato Ideas That Go Beyond the Dinner Plate
GREENWICH, N.Y. — From mashed potatoes to french fries, potatoes are already one of the most versatile vegetables on your dinner plate, but their uses don’t end there. Next time you have a bag of spuds, try some of these unique potato ideas like baking desserts, cleaning your home or upgrading your beauty routine. In…
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Growing edible flowers is reawakening an age-old tradition
ARLINGTON, Va. — Edible flowers are finding their place in a reawakening movement. Northern Virginia Master Gardener Nancy Dowling makes the most out of limited outdoor space in Arlington. Dowling is among the many gardeners and growers who are rediscovering the lost art of edible flowers. Along with offering habitat to her frequent bird and…
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Why Supper Swapping is the New Meal Delivery Trend
GREENWICH, N.Y. — In an era of rising food costs and busy schedules, a growing number of Americans are turning to an innovative solution: Meal swapping. These modern-day meal swaps are revolutionizing how people approach their daily meals, with participants taking turns to prepare dishes for their entire group. From lunch swaps in office settings…
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Yard and Garden: Tomato Problems
AMES, Iowa — Tomatoes are popular vegetables in the home garden. Most gardeners currently are enjoying their harvests. However, tomatoes are susceptible to a range of disorders that can compromise their quality and yield. In this article, horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach discuss what you can do when you encounter issues with…
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Turn up the Heat for National Hot and Spicy Day
GREENWICH, N.Y. — If you prefer your food to have some heat, National Hot and Spicy Day is your day to celebrate. Stock up on your favorite bottles of hot sauce, replenish the spice cabinet and explore new recipes to set fire to your taste buds this year. Whether you prefer mild flavors or the…
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Insight: The Joy in Meeting Season
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Fall doesn’t officially start until September, but August is the unofficial end of summer as a new school year begins. Even those of us who don’t have children in school feel the transition as churches, organizations and activities pick back up after a summer break. Farmers are beginning to transition to fall…
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All Hail the Honeycrisp!
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota apple pickers, flex your muscles! The time to reach into those phenomenal fruit trees and pluck out mouth-watering home-grown gems is near. As apple season approaches, a new CFANS Insights survey shows that more than half of Minnesotans (52 percent) claim the University of Minnesota-born Honeycrisp as their favorite, and nearly…
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Grape Growers Desperately Need You to Drink More Wine as They Grapple With a Glut of Uncontracted Grapes
Grape Growers Desperately Need You to Drink More Wine as They Grapple With a Glut of Uncontracted Grapes  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Healing Through Horticultural Therapy
MANHATTAN, Kan. – With most of modern medicine treating patients inside a physician’s office, more and more people forget about the curative benefits of being involved with nature. Horticultural therapy, an innovative method of healing using gardening, reconnects people with the natural world while relieving many health concerns, Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini…
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9 Rules Parents Throw Out the Window During Fair Week
9 Rules Parents Throw Out the Window During Fair Week  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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1 ton of meth, hidden in truckload of celery, seized from farmers market, DEA says
1 ton of meth, hidden in truckload of celery, seized from farmers market, DEA says  WHSV
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Record-Breaking Year for Wisconsin State Fair: 1,136,805 attendees
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — After 11 incredible days of feeling good fun at the 173rd  Wisconsin State Fair, presented by UScellular, Wisconsin State Fair officials are ecstatic to announce a record-breaking 1,136,805 fairgoers visited the annual event, beating the previous record of 1,130,572 from 2019. “I am so proud of the State Fair Park staff, and thankful for our sponsors, vendors,…
