Cast Iron Cookware: What You Need To Know

Cast Iron lost it’s luster when non-stick became the rage starting in the late 1960s. And now it has been rediscovered. Find out how to choose the best for your home. Take a look at bare “seasoned” cookware vs the French (and French inspired) porcelain pieces. Take a gander at the various types including: frying pans, dutch ovens, roasters, and more. Find out what’s worth buying now.

Creamy and Comforting Pumpkin Soup

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Make this creamy and comforting pumpkin soup recipe you can adapt with your favorite flavorings and different squash or kabocha. Pureed until velvety, you’ll want to enjoy every warm, savory slurp with a side of crusty bread. Get our perfect base recipe right now on Foodal.

Perfect for Snacking: Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus

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Looking for something healthy to munch on, that you can get excited about? Sun-dried tomatoes and roasted garlic add tangy, sweet flavor to homemade hummus, the perfect protein-packed dip for snacking. And it’s easy to whip up a batch in the food processor. What are you waiting for? Get the recipe now on Foodal.

Tingle Your Tongue with These Blackberry Scones

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Bake these delicious blackberry scones for breakfast, brunch, or coffee time! These serve equally well for breakfast for the kiddos or for a boardroom meeting. And the ingredients are wholesome and nutritious. Quick and easy to to make, too!

One-Pan Dinner: A Special Chicken and Shrimp Lo Mein

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Making lo mein at home doesn’t have to be difficult, even with a small kitchen space. Make it as complicated or as simple as you like, with this recipe. We’ll teach you how to utilize fresh or frozen vegetables, as well as your favorite combination of chicken, beef, and shrimp. The marinade and sauce are homemade, too! Read more now on Foodal.com.

Cooking Basics: How to Peel and Devein Shrimp

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Have you ever wondered how chefs prep those perfectly cleaned shrimp for your cocktail? It’s called deveining, and it involves careful peeling and removal of the guts. To perfect your technique, read more now on Foodal.

Where & How to Buy Canning Jars: How Many and in What Sizes

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Jars are a gold to a home food preservationist and whether you pick them up new or used, you can never have enough. Find out the tips and techniques to help you them for the best price, estimate the quantity that you need, and bonus advice on choosing lids. Get the scoop now right here on Foodal.

Decaf Coffee – Helping You Stay Healthy

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Have you ever considered the health benefits of decaffeinated coffee? It actually has many beneficial compounds and substances that are great for your body. Read more about how these different chemical elements contained within the beverage can improve your well-being.