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  • How to Make Your Own Cider
    Fall means a lot of apples, and while we've got plenty of great apple recipes on the site, none are quite so dear to Jim as cider. That's why he's going to tell you how to make some!
    Posted: 2007-10-15
    Category: Food & Beverage
  • But why does it start in September?
    6.5 million visitors, endless liters of beer, and nearly 200 years of tradition...Oktoberfest is the world's biggest party. Jim goes into why--and what you can to do celebrate!
    Posted: 2007-10-01
    Category: Travel & Leisure
  • You Say "Tomato," I Say "Deadly Poison"
    Plenty of foods, good and bad, have been misunderstood over the years. Jim goes into six: three unfairly maligned, and three unduly praised!
    Posted: 2007-09-21
    Category: Food & Beverage
  • The Fat Get Fatter
    Jim admits he's got a weight problem, but he's in good company: most of America does, too. Why?
    Posted: 2007-09-19
    Category: Health & Fitness
  • We Hate Heartburn
    And we're pretty sure you do, too. Jim briefly explains how everyone's least favorite chest pain forms, and gives some tips on avoiding it!
    Posted: 2007-08-31
    Category: Health & Fitness
  • How to Brew Your Own Beer
    Like Benjamin Franklin once said, beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. But what if you're sick of all the cans and bottles at your local grocery store? What if you see the empty bottles and think "I could do that"? Jim is here to explain the process of beermaking...
    Posted: 2007-08-27
    Category: Beer
  • The Skinny on Omega-3 Fats
    We've all heard it a thousand times by now: "eat more omega-3!" But what exactly does this set of fatty acids have to offer, and why do we need them so bad?
    Posted: 2007-08-17
    Category: Nutrition
  • Let Them Eat Anything But Cake
    Sick of wedding cake? Here are some creative alternatives for the weary wedding-goer.
    Posted: 2007-08-06
    Category: Food & Beverage
  • Sugar Substitutes
    People guzzle diet soda and chow down on sugar-free candy every day, thinking it's a nice way to get sweets without the calories. But is all this synthetic sweetness really healthy?
    Posted: 2007-07-30
    Category: Nutrition
  • Cut the Caffeine
    Ahh, caffeine. It's the daily savior of billions around the world. But too much can lead to problems--so how do we get the energy we crave without it?
    Posted: 2007-07-20
    Category: Health & Fitness
  • Korean 'Cue
    Gal bi? Kimchi? If these terms are unfamiliar, take a moment to learn about the exciting new trend: Korean barbecue.
    Posted: 2007-07-10
    Category: Food & Beverage
  • Vegans: Rising
    Sounds like a sci-fi title, doesn't it? But veganism, a step beyond vegetarianism, is very real, and is growing ever more popular...
    Posted: 2007-06-28
    Category: Food & Beverage
  • Cider's Sad Story
    Cider used to be America's drink of choice, until it was usurped by beer. See how the tragic downfall occurred, and if there's hope for the future of hard cider!
    Posted: 2007-06-18
    Category: Food & Beverage