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The Dos and Don’ts of Dry Ice

Mysterious and mesmerizing, dry ice is a spooktacular way to turn your Halloween punch into a thing of BOO!-ty. That said, as with lots of awesome stuff in life (hot glue guns, sharp knives, propane torches), dry ice is also something you must handle with care, especially when children are involved. Get the dos and …

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Can Cooking With Kids Develop Their Emotional Intelligence? The Science Says Yes.

There is no shortage of research today documenting the health benefits of teaching kids about cooking—from understanding the origins of ingredients to learning S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics). These things combined give our kids a leg up in making better food choices throughout life, but what often goes unrecognized is the role …

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Open Dorie: The Legendary Cookbook Author Gets Personal About Involving Kids in the Kitchen

Dorie Greenspan wasn’t born with a whisk in her hand. In fact, when the bestselling cookbook author was 12 years old, she burned down her parent’s kitchen and didn’t get back behind the stove until she was married many years later. Dorie just released her 13th cookbook, Everyday Dorie: The Way I Cook, a collection …

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Space Gardens! How Astronauts Grow Fresh Food without Sunlight or Gravity

Living in space may sound pretty cool, but after weeks and weeks of eating freeze-dried packaged foods, many astronauts understandably crave the flavor, texture, color, and nutrients of fresh produce. Just like we all need to eat fresh food on earth, fruits, vegetables, herbs, greens, and flowers are vital to our health and happiness no …

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