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What are some tips to follow when buying beef from a farmer?

When considering quality, research the breed of cattle being raised on the farm. Not all breeds provide the same quality steaks or roasts due to genetic differences in marbling, size of muscles and flavor. For example, Angus cattle is considered to have superior flavor and marbling and would therefore be preferable to most other breeds. If you are unfamiliar with the breed, research it before buying.\nThe feed used on the farm also affects the flavor of the beef. "Grass fed" is a common marketing tool and sometimes a dubious distinction, but the more natural and neutral the diet, the less non-..

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How affordable are Wal-Mart's food prices compared to other grocery stores?

In an effort to keep its prices lower than competitors, Walmart matches the prices of its products to those advertised prices of competitors when they are less expensive than Walmart's products. This typically only applies to branded items, meats and produce, and not to Walmart's own brand of products. Customers can also use Walmart's Savings Catcher app to compare the prices on their receipts to those of other stores. If other stores offer the same products on the receipt at a lower price, customers are given a credit for the difference.

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How do you make soft, chewy sugar cookies?

To make the cookies, preheat an oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Stir together 2 3/4 cups of all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda and a 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder in a small bowl, and set it aside.\nIn a large bowl, cream 1 cup of softened butter with 1 1/2 cups of white sugar. Cream until the mixture is smooth, and then beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.\nGradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, and blend well to combine. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of buttermilk to make the dough softer without making it too wet. Roll out rounded teaspoons of dough to form ba..

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What is a recipe for garlic mussels?

To make Martha Stewart's recipe for Mussels in White Wine and Garlic, combine 2 cups of dry white wine, 4 finely chopped large shallots, 4 finely chopped cloves of garlic and 1/2 a teaspoon of salt in a large stockpot, and set at medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes, then add 4 pounds of scrubbed and debearded live mussels.\nCover, increase the heat to high, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until all the mussels are open. Stir in 6 tablespoons of chopped butter and 1/3 of a cup of mixed fresh herbs, such as flat-leaf parsley, chervil or basil, chopped. Remove pot from heat, and divide mussel..

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What is a recipe for white cheese dip?

Over low heat, combine the cheese, 1/2 cup of milk and 1 tablespoon of butter in the saucepan. Stir this mixture frequently until the cheese melts. Stir in the chilies, 2 teaspoons of cumin, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, 2 teaspoons of onion powder and cayenne pepper to taste. If desired or necessary, add milk to thin the dip. Continue to mix the dip until it is fully heated, and serve while still warm.\nAs described, this dish is not particularly hot and has a kid-friendly level of spiciness. Based on preference, adjust the spiciness level of this recipe by adding additional peppers, such as ..

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How do you check the balance on a McDonald's gift card?

To check the balance by phone, call the number indicated, and follow the prompts to enter your card number. Callers hear a computerized response stating the exact card balance available. The maximum balance that can be put on a McDonald's gift card is $110.\n\nTo check the balance of the card online, first navigate to the McDonald's website. Find Services in the sidebar menu, and hover over it with your cursor to bring up a sub-menu. Click on Gift Cards. When the page pulls up, select Check Your Balance, and follow the instructions.\n\nYou can also use this page to load a gift card. ..

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What is a recipe for an authentic Italian pizza?

Stir the flour and 1 teaspoon of salt in a bowl. In a separate container, mix water, yeast and sugar. Set aside for about five minutes.\nStir in half of the flour and salt mixture, making sure there are no dry spots. Add the rest of the flour 1/2 cup at a time. Form a ball of dough and transfer it to a floured flat surface, then knead it until smooth.\nPour a little of olive oil in a large bowl, then transfer in the dough and lightly coat it. Cover with a cloth and let it rest in a warm place for about an hour until it doubles in volume. Punch it down and divide it into four equal pieces.\nPre..

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What is the official recipe for Rice Krispie Treats?

Gather 6 cups of dry Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal, 3 tablespoons of butter and one 10-ounce package of full-size marshmallows. Alternatively, 4 cups of miniature marshmallows can be used as an equivalent to full-size marshmallows. Set the burner on a stove to low heat and melt the butter in a large saucepan. When the butter is fully melted, place the marshmallows in the pan and stir the ingredients well until they are fully melted and mixed together. Remove the pan from the heat and add the dry Rice Krispies cereal. Stir the mixture well until the dry cereal is fully coated with the me..

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What are some good dill vegetable dip recipes?

Make a good dill dip by whisking together 1 cup of sour cream, 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of minced onion, 2 teaspoons of dried parsley flakes and 1 teaspoon of dill weed. Add 1 teaspoon of seasoned salt, cover and refrigerate. Serve chilled with cut fresh vegetables.\nMake a thicker dill dip by mixing 8 ounces of cream cheese with 1/2 cup of sour cream and 1/2 cup of mayonnaise. Beat in 4 minced scallions, 2 tablespoons of minced fresh parsley leaves and 1 tablespoon of minced fresh dill. Season with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 3/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Allow the..

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How many servings are in a 2-liter bottle?

When buying beverages for a large group, one can plan on serving at least 1 cup (8 ounces) per person. A party of 24 people requires at least three 2-liter bottles to provide everyone with one drink. For a two-hour party, one can plan to serve three drinks to each guest.\nTo stretch the number of servings, the host can reduce the serving size. For example, reducing the serving size to 6 ounces yields approximately 11 servings.

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