Can you really rely on recycling numbers when shopping for BPA-Free plastic tableware?
A popular plastic, polycarbonate, has been the focus of recent media stories questioning whether the chemical BPA, used in this particular plastic, is safe for use in plastic glasses and dishes.
In truth, the the facts, science, pros and cons behind the BPA question could fill a lengthy article. But if you’re...
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Cooks everywhere, especially those of you navigating tight kitchens, prepare to rejoice! A new generation of space-saving collapsible kitchen tools has arrived to make even the stingiest kitchen cabinet seem downright expansive.
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Oh, the promise a plastic glass labeled "top rack dishwasher-safe" holds! Carefree kitchens with drinkware that's not only unbreakable, but dishwasher-friendly. But anyone with a dishwasher less than ten years old may hold a different view. Their "top rack dishwasher-safe" tumblers often come out of the top rack crackled, scaly or clouded - sometimes...
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Homemade jar recipes with beautifully layered ingredients topped with a flourish are a thoughtful and economical way to treat friends, coworkers, neighbors or teachers to the flavors of the season. And making them is easy and fun – especially if you get the kids involved.
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