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Considering Yogurt, Sour Cream and Healthy Desserts

I am of the general opinion that it is better to eat rich desserts sparingly than to eat low-fat desserts more frequently. Am I wrong?

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Pet Peeve: Don’t You Hate It When Organizations Celebrate Non-milestone Anniversaries?

The first year my family went on a long summer camping trip, we needed water bottles to carry on our hikes. My parents headed to the local

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Celebrating One Year of The Manly Housekeeper

One year ago today I sent an e-mail to everyone in my address book announcing the launch of The Manly Housekeeper. In that e-mail I described how the

The Right and Wrong Way to Get Kids Cooking

The first time I ever cooked dinner I was about nine years old. My mom had recently broken her ankle, so she directed from the couch as my

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The Three Best Aisles In Any Home Improvement Store

My brother is headed back to Guatemala this evening, and he wanted to get some shopping done

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Writing Down my New Year’s Resolutions

I want to keep challenging myself and learning this year. These are the resolutions I've set for myself.

Make my own lox. I'd like to learn more

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Countdown: The Most Popular Posts of the Year, 5-1

As we close out the year, I’m counting down the 15 most popular Manly Housekeeper posts. These are the top 5, and No. 1 was far and

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A Christmas Cookie Manifesto

Each December when I was growing up, my mom would attend a cookie exchange hosted by one of her friends. She would bring home a plate spilling

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The Great Thanksgiving Recipe Test

Ten days from now, at exactly this time (5:30 PST), 15 people will be in the middle of their Thanksgiving dinner and my wife and I will

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The School of Experience

I'm in Washington, DC, this week, attending the wedding of one of my wife's college friends. The last time I was in DC was three years ago

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