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Getting Back to Routine

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Establishing an everyday routine will help you get on the right path. Don’t know where or how to begin? Don’t worry, we’re here to help! Follow these five tips from One A Day multivitamins to kick-start your new regimen.

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Back To School 2010: What’s for Lunch?

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As parents, we start out the school year with a vow to make more creative, healthier lunches only to have, by mid-December, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches three times a week. This year let’s try something new; get your child involved in the lunch prep.

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Healthier Snacking: Tips and Recipes from Delicious Living

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Snacking has increased fourfold in the past 25 years and now contributes 26 percent of total calories consumed by kids. One result: higher rates of childhood obesity. Delicious Living’s Elisa Bosley offers an alternative: healthy snack recipes and tips.

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Advanced Chocolate 201: Ganache

Filed Under: Food News , Tips & Techniques , Entertaining Ideas

There’s something about ganache—that creamy, chocolate delight—that instantly makes sugary confections extra special. There’s a surprising amount of science that goes into formulating the perfect ganache.

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Cinco de Mayo: A Celebration of Mexican Culture and Cuisine

Filed Under: Recipe Favorites , Tips & Techniques , Entertaining Ideas

Over the past week, the “Corona Countdown to Cinco de Mayo,” has brought you daily recipes, articles and party tips to help you enjoy your best Cinco yet. Here’s wishing you a happy Cinco de Mayo with a few highlights to help you celebrate authentically.

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Spice Up Cinco de Mayo with Mouthwatering Peppers

Filed Under: Recipe Favorites , Tips & Techniques , Entertaining Ideas

Chile peppers are one of the most influential ingredients in authentic Mexican cooking. Depending on your tolerance for heat, it can be a dangerous job trying to determine the right pepper for your recipes. Here’s a quick and helpful guide.

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Creating an Authentic Cinco de Mayo Cocktail

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Classic cocktails influenced by a modern twist are one of the hottest libation trends of the year. Utilizing the creativity of this trend with ingredients on hand for a Cinco de Mayo party, Chef Roberto Santibañez plays with the classic MiChelada recipe.

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A Cinco de Mayo Vacation in a Bottle

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Whether you plan to hit the town or create your own festivities at home this Cinco de Mayo, we’ve made it easy to celebrate with great flavors and fresh ideas. Discover the true spirit of Mexico with delicious food, a festive spirit and authentic drinks.

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Cinco de Mayo Food & Beer Pairing Guide

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With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, you’ve probably started planning your party menu and are likely wondering which beers partner best with which Mexican foods. Here are some general guidelines and some specific suggestions.

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Cooking with Beer 101

Filed Under: Recipe Favorites , Tips & Techniques

In Chef Roberto Santibañez’s Mexican restaurant in New York, he works with a variety of preparations that incorporate beer into his dishes. From beer batter to desserts, Chef Santibañez offers ideas and tips that pull inspiration straight from a 12-pack.