PLANTING, GROWING, AND HARVESTING CABBAGE Garden Tips & Tricks Cabbage is a hardy, leafy vegetable full of vitamins. It can be difficult to grow; it only likes cool temperatures and it can be a magnet for some types of garden pests. Here are some tips for growing cabbage in your garden! By planning your growing season and providing diligent care, you may have two successful crops in one year, in both spring and fall. Many...

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Broccoli is a pretty amazing vegetable! 1. Cancer prevention: Broccoli shares cancer fighting and immune boosting properties with other cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and cabbage. Broccoli contains properties that depletes estrogens which usually cause cancer in the body. Research shows that broccoli is extremely suitable for preventing breast and uterus cancer. 2. Cholesterol reduction: Like many whole foods,...

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10 Reasons Why Asparagus is SO Good for You! Looking for a relatively easy vegetable that is easy to make, but also contains many health benefits? Then Asparagus is the veggie for you! 1. Fights Cancer Asparagus is known to have excellent antioxidant and antitumor properties which help fight off cancer cells. 2. Wound Healing Asparagus helps the body produce collagen which increases the rate at which wounds heal. 4. Regulates Insulin Different...

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Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times image courtesy of damndelicious.net This recipe will definitely make you love brussels sprouts.  With the addition of bacon even your pickiest eaters will dig into these! YIELD: 6 SERVINGS PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 25 MINUTES INGREDIENTS: • 1 tablespoon honey • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided • 2 pounds brussels sprouts, halved • 1 tablespoon...

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Crème Brulée Cheesecake Bars This recipe is delicious, decedent and so easy to make.  You’ll be the hit of your holiday parties with this yummy treat! INGREDIENTS   1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1 box (4-serving size) French vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs plus 3 egg yolks 2 packages (8 oz each)...

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Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times PHOTO CREDIT: HandmadePictures/Shutterstock   These pumpkin pickles are a nice change from the usual sweet pumpkin treats. They make a great pairing with a cheese plate and add color to any autumn meal. INGREDIENTS 4 cups pumpkin, peeled and cut into bite-size cubes 1-1/2 cups sugar 1-1/2 cups apple cider vinegar 2 sticks cinnamon 10 whole cloves INSTRUCTIONS Steam pumpkin until...

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