Out of Oil? Bake Anyway with Creative Substitutes

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What do you do when you already have ingredients in the mixing bowl, reach for the oil, and find the bottle empty? You look for a substitution. Read on to find creative alternatives for cooking oil in baked goods. From fruits and vegetables to butter and shortening, you will likely have a perfect option on hand.

Jam, Jelly, or Preserves? A Quick Guide to 11 Different Styles of Fruit Spreads

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Preserving fruit is an age-old way to enjoy a bountiful harvest throughout the whole year. In addition to jam, jelly, marmalade, and preserves, there are other delicious options to make the most of a bumper crop, including chutney, coulis, and syrup. Read on to learn about various fruit spreads to eat with your family.

Beeturia: Why Do Beets Discolor Your Urine and Stool?

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Beeturia is a temporary condition some people experience after eating beets. It affects a small portion of the population and is likely related to underlying health conditions. The symptoms are pink to dark red urine or stool. Read on to learn about this potentially alarming but benign reaction to beet consumption now.

Halloween Fun For Kids with Food Allergies

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If your children have food allergies, Halloween can be challenging. Rather than skipping it, take charge. Plan memorable, fun, and food-safe activities the whole family can enjoy. Read on to learn about the Teal Pumpkin Project, and discover creative ways to make an inclusive and magical Halloween event.

11 Fun Ways to Use Pumpkins This Fall

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A beautiful and iconic symbol of fall, pumpkins have a sweetly nutty taste. The sugar varieties make a flavorful addition to a myriad of savory and sweet dishes, snacks, and hot or cold beverages, and the carving types are outstanding for autumn decorations. Read more now for 11 fun ways to use pumpkins.

5 Tips to Know Before Heading out to the Farmers Market

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Do you want to eat more seasonally and source your food locally? If so, go to the farmers markets around your city and neighborhood. Save all of Foodal’s tips to help you have a successful visit, and to ensure that you are actually getting the locally grown and organic products that you want. Read more now.

Meat Eaters Only: 6 Types of Popular German Sausage

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Weisswurst, Mettwurst, or Frankfurter? There’s a style of German sausage for every enthusiastic meat lover. Take a trip with us through the country’s most savory specialities and get to know six popular varieties of German sausage. You’ll also learn about our suggestions on how to serve them. Read more now.

6 Popular Fresh Cheese Varieties for Every Occasion

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Mascarpone, ricotta, and quark are only some of the cheeses that make up the vast category of soft, fresh cheeses. This style of unaged dairy product ranges in flavors, milks, textures, and uses. Interested in knowing some of the basics? Learn about six popular varieties now on Foodal, and how to use them at home.

Build Healthy Work-from-Home Lunches with 5 Basic Ingredients

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Working from home can be a grind, but looming deadlines, multiple responsibilities, and an unconventional schedule shouldn’t mean you can’t eat well. Empower yourself to build quick and healthy lunches while working from home all week long by always having five basic ingredients on hand. Read more now.

5 Perfect Cheese Pairings for Oktoberfest Beer

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Excited for Oktoberfest? So are we! Foodal has all the info you need to choose the five best cheeses to complement your favorite full-bodied, malt-forward lagers available throughout this fall festival. Learn why cheese and beer make the perfect pair and explore the best accompaniments for your pairings. Read more.

23 Quick and Healthy Lunch Ideas

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Whether you’re packing up lunch boxes for the kiddos to take to school or planning for a busy workday ahead, quick and healthy recipes are key to stay full and satisfied until dinner. We share 23 of our own favorite fast and nutrient-packed ideas, like satisfying salads, fun wraps, and hearty grains. Read more now.

11 Tips to Reduce and Repurpose Food Waste at Home

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Stop! Don’t toss all those kitchen scraps in the trash. Coffee grounds, citrus peels, banana peels, pumpkin seeds, and more have some pretty nifty uses if you give them a chance. To get you started, explore these 11 creative ideas for reusing and reducing your food waste in the kitchen. Read more now.