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Couponing… Tools for Saving Significant Cash $$$$

How to save money using coupons at drugstores and grocery stores, including organics. Continue reading

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Bits and Pieces… Items from the Blogosphere

Fresh and frugal news roundup from around the interwebs. Continue reading

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Yellow Squash Patties (Fritters)

Yellow squash recipe a success, even with the kids. Continue reading

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Is Ron Sparks Trying to Shut Down Local Farmers in North Alabama?

Is Ron Sparks against small farmers? Continue reading

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USDA Bans Organic Food Inspector in China

USDA bans OCIA from certifying organics from China due to a conflict of interest. Continue reading

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Local Veggies for Tonight’s Stir Fry

Zucchini and yellow squash from a garden combined with green pepper from the Huntsville Farmer’s market will be the basis of tonight’s stir fry. Continue reading

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Review of Cooking Light’s Spicy Asian Marinated Flank Steak

Ever try a recipe that looks good on paper only to be disappointed in practice?  That’s how I felt about the Asian marinated flank steak recipe in the June 2010 issue of Cooking Light. I thought it was going to … Continue reading

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Earth Fare – Huntsville

Earth Fare opens in Huntsville. They bad certain unhealthy ingredients from products they carry. Continue reading

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Embarrassing BP Gas Station Sign

Sign about being responsible about spilling oil posted by BP. Continue reading

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Raw Milk?

Navigating the organic vs raw milk debate is confusing. Continue reading

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