15 of the Easiest Herbs to Grow for Beginners

Fresh-from-the-garden herbs add tons of flavor, fragrance, and color to your favorite dishes. Many of these aromatic plants are a snap to grow, even for beginners.

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Olive Oil May Be Even Healthier Than We Thought

Stock up on extra-virgin olive oil, because that tasty ingredient might be even healthier than scientists previously thought (and they already thought it was pretty darn healthy!) There was already a good body of research suggesting that extra virgin olive oil could help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis. If you recall what your doctor may have told you about cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) is the good kind of cholesterol.

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Granola Bars “Owl Food”

Ever wonder what the owls eat up in the owlery at the castle? Here’s my take on “owl food”: delicious, homemade granola. Full of healthy oats and seeds, this snack will give you a great boost of energy (which will come in handy—you never know what things might come through in the mail). Excerpted from The Unofficial Hogwarts Cookbook for Kids by Alana Al-Hatlani.

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Rosemary Roasted Nuts

Roasted nuts with rosemary, brown sugar and more; just might be the snack sensation for your 2021 Thanksgiving dinner. It’s also a wonderful addition to a charcuterie board!

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Healthy Halloween Treats and Workout Tricks

Try these five fun recipes the whole family will love. Plus, a fat-burning workout that you can do using just your body weight — or a couple of pumpkins.

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Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing

Another favorite dressing from our long-time work share, Bev. We definitely recommend using toasted sesame oil in place of some of the olive oil, make sure it is TOASTED sesame oil not plain sesame oil. It is a great dressing for any type of leafy greens salad. We also like to dip raw veggies like radishes and carrot sticks into this dip.

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Where does our love of garlic come from?

All content provided by Bare Bones. Featuring weekly-ish essays on food, family and what nourishes us from Beth Dooley and Kip Dooley.

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Roasted Garlic Bulbs

Roasted garlic is mild, velvety, and perfect for spreading on bruschetta, tossing with pasta, whisking into mayonnaise. Double the quantity and store the mash in a covered container for a week or freeze. Provided by Beth Dooley and Kip Dooley.

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The Ultimate Guide to Trader Joe’s Seasoning Blends

Since that initial launch, Trader Joe’s has tried to recreate the success of its seasoning blends with new iterations, both globally and domestically inspired. There’s za’atar, a basic barbecue blend, and a mixture that eerily replicates the flavors of grilled street corn. We’ve decided to break down each offering by price, ingredients, and what pairs well with each. Hopefully you’ll find your next Everything But the Bagel masterpiece.