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Four ways to preserve summer tastes from your garden

By StatePoint (sponsored editorial content)

in Food Trends

cropped Four ways to preserve summer tastes from your garden

Your backyard garden was a huge success this year - you grew a ton of fresh food, which not only saved you money at the grocery store but also ensured your family ate nutritious, great-tasting fruits and vegetables with every meal. But now that the growing season is coming to a close, you might be wondering how to make the abundance of ripe produce in your fridge last.

A Sweet Tasting Room!

By Christopher Brown

in Fine Wines

Reposted from June 2011, due to a crash a few years ago we lost a great deal of articles & images. Please enjoy again.

Cantara Cellars a family tradition!

Its summer time! For California wine lovers it’s the time to get out in sun, do some exploring and visit some of the wonderful wine regions scattered throughout this great state. One such area is the Central Coast and Cantara Cellars is one place worth exploring! Located in Camarillo and the heart of Ventura County, Cantara Cellars is a local winery and tasting room producing a wide selection of award-winning red and white wines.

6 summer sides you never knew you could grill.

By BPT (sponsored editorial content)

in Food Trends

6 summer sides you never knew you could grill

What image does the word "grilling" bring to mind? Do you envision thick, juicy burgers or steaks? What about sauce-slathered chicken breasts sizzling over coals? Cooking out is one of the great joys of warm weather, but if you leave side dishes out of your grilling plans - or stick with cold sides like salads - you're missing out on some great flavors.