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s When it comes to essential and versatile kitchen appliances, it’s hard to beat the blender. These kitchen workhorses have a delicious answer to every kind of food mood. The best blenders can help you make homemade peanut butter for lunch and delicious margaritas come happy hour, not to mention all of the milkshakes, sauces and dips you could ever want. However, in recent years, healthy smoothies and juices have become extremely popular among health-conscious folks. And if you love your healthy smoothies, then you may need your own personal blender. Unlike their larger counterparts, which are better suited to...

Your grandmother probably loved it, your parents likely shunned it in favor of Teflon and your peers buy as much of it as they can. What are we talking about? Cast iron, of course. Although cast iron cookware has been on the market for more than 100 years, it has experienced a bit of a resurgence in the last decade. In fact, sales of cast iron have experienced more than a 225% increase in the last ten years, according to the Cookware Manufacturer’s Association. This is due in part to the revelation that the chemicals in non-stick skillets have caused...

For centuries, the romantic notion of dining outside has captivated people around the world. The Parisians take their morning coffee perched at cafe tables on the sidewalks. The Malaysians slurp laksa at outdoor hawker centers, and the English flock to pubs for a pint at picnic tables. Americans are no exception. We love to dine al fresco.  While you can eat outside at many restaurants, there’s something magical about a picnic. Packing a basket full of your favorite picnic foods, cheese and wine, and then heading out into nature to find the perfect place to lay down your blanket sounds...