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Quinn on Nutrition: 10 facts about coconut oil
I'm staring at a really cute picture of my granddaughter and I smile. I shuffle through other pictures on my computer and smile again at the coconut-covered bunny cake I made for Easter.
5 things to do in your garden: Feed citrus, avocado trees; harvest...
Feed citrus trees once again: Mature citrus trees need a yearly total of 1.6 pounds of nitrogen fertilizer, divided into four equal portions applied in late January, early March, late April and early June - about six weeks apart - and distributed around the drip line.
Thump, squeeze & sniff: 8 tips for getting fresh with your produce
Stepping into a market this summer will show towers of colorful produce begging to be on your picnic table.
Best and worst fruits & veggies
The Environmental Working Group's yearly list of the most pesticide-tainted fruits and vegetables is here, and it once again underscores the importance of organic eating .
Mexico is home to the world's second-largest obese population
Artemio Martinez balanced his corpulent frame on a stool in a Mexico City street taco stand, downing a sweet soda and eating a final pork-filled corn tortilla.
Listen to Daft Punk's New Album in 8-bit
If you haven't stopped listening to Daft Punk's new album Random Access Memories since its release, consider switching it up a bit.
Pineapple-Infused Flapjacks - These Fantastic Fruity Pancakes are...
Breakfast connoisseurs will definitely want to get their hands on this pineapple upside down banana pancake recipe.
Training fuel: Tropical Fruit Smoothie
Nerves and excitement can deter you from wanting a big breakfast and you certainly don't want anything to make you feel sluggish or heavy before the 12km event.
Try growing fruit trees in pots
Even if you have limited space, you can still enjoy fresh fruit. Although not all fruit trees thrive in containers for long periods, you can grow any fruit tree in a container for a few years and then transplant it.
Kate Hudson designs capsule collection for Ann Taylor
She started off her relationship with clothing brand Ann Taylor by simply being the gorgeous face of its ads, but now Kate Hudson is trying her hand at designing.
Pick-Your-Own Produce in and Around Carroll County
Buying fruit has become a family outing at local pick-your-own farms that provide hay rides to the crops, containers for picking, and the ability to pick your own produce directly from the vine.
Canned Peaches Are As Nutritious As Fresh. Really?
Canned peaches can pack as many, or in some cases, more nutrients than fresh ones, research suggests.
DIY Delectable Fruit Decor - This Activity Lets You Make Vibrant...
Anyone looking to add some fun and pops of color to their eating areas will definitely want to check out this DIY delectable fruit decor activity, which outlines how to make scrumptious-looking pieces of fruit hang from your ceiling.
12 Stylish Summer Shorts - From Fruit-Infused Fashion to DIY Americana Gear
With the warm weather finally rolling around, there's no better time to start gearing up your wardrobe with some new apparel, and these stylish summer shorts are perfectly suited to keep you cool while simultaneously showcasing your chic and stylish side.
N.S. orchard quarantined in apple pest's North American debut
A bacteria-like pest of apple trees across Europe has appeared for the first time in North America in an orchard now under federal quarantine in Nova Scotia.
Memorial Day BBQ? 8 Money-Saving Tricks
Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party.
XanGo juice hit with 2nd lawsuit claiming looting
A co-founder of exotic juice maker XanGo LLC - one of Utah's most successful brands - has filed a lawsuit claiming his partners are looting the company for exotic vacations and luxury gifts.
2013 Beach Body Diet Plan: Month 2
With any weight-loss plan, no matter how brilliant, you face the danger of hitting the doldrums a few weeks in.
Found fruit: Online map is gateway to edibles
Ethan Welty, co-founder of the urban foraging website fallingfruit.org, climbs a tree looking for edible fruit, at a public park, in Boulder, Colo.
First Look: Spring Desserts at A.R. Valentien, San Diego
At A.R. Valentien , the fine dining restaurant inside the Torrey Pines Golf Course, pastry chef Jennifer Costa follows a simple creed: fresh is best.