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How many Fiesta grocery stores are located in Houston, Texas?

Fiesta Mart is a supermarket chain that first opened in Houston, Texas, in 1972. Originally, Fiesta Mart was intended to cater to Hispanic populations by offering a large selection of ingredients that may not be available at other grocery stores. Many locations also feature food items geared towards other ethnic groups, especially as the demographics of the areas have changed. Fiesta Mart's main competitors are larger chains, such as Wal-Mart and Target, that offer groceries and some specialty food items as well.

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What is Truvia?

Truvia Natural Sweetener is made from stevia leaf extract and erythritol, a natural sweetener. It is available in single-serving packets and in a spoonable jar. The Baking and Brown Sugar Blends contain sugar as well as erythritol and stevia leaf extract. Both have 75 percent fewer calories than sugar.\nStevia is a member of the chrysanthemum family that is native to South America. Today it is grown primarily in China. Stevia leaf extract is more than 200 times sweeter than sugar.

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How do you boil eggs with baking soda?

Check the age of your eggsFor the best results, older eggs are better than very fresh eggs. Check the age of the eggs by putting them in water. If they sink to the bottom and lay on their side, they are too fresh. If they float, they are rotten and should be discarded. Ideal eggs sit on the bottom with the narrow end floating upward.Warm the eggsPut the eggs into a bowl of warm water until they are roughly room temperature. While the eggs are warming, fill a pot with water. Make sure the pot is large enough for the eggs to sit in one layer at the bottom. Do not begin heating the water yet.Add ..

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How many pounds of clams are in a bushel?

In 2012, clam harvesters produced 6 million pounds of hard shell clam meat worth nearly $40 million. Farms in Virginia and Florida contributed greater supplies of clams that lowered prices, while clam harvesters in New England states caught the animals in wild beds. Clams are sold under several names such as littlenecks, cherrystone, quahog and top neck.

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What is a recipe for a dessert with strawberries, cream and cheese?

To make strawberries and cream dessert squares, combine 1 pouch of sugar cookie mix, 1 egg and 1/2 cup of softened butter, and press it into a glass baking pan. While the crust bakes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes, melt 1 cup of white vanilla baking chips in a microwave, and mix them with 1 8-ounce package of softened cream cheese. Spoon the mixture onto the cooled crust, and chill it. Meanwhile, simmer 1 cup of crushed fresh strawberries in a saucepan with 1/2 cup of sugar, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1/3 cup of water. Once the mixture thickens and cools, add 3 cups of sli..

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What is a simple low-fat banana nut bread recipe?

This recipe uses applesauce and Splenda in place of the sugar, and small banana nut bread:Prep time: approximately 8 minutesCook time: 45 minutesTotal time: 53 minutesIngredients1 cup whole wheat flour1 tablespoon Splenda1 teaspoon cinnamon2 tablespoons applesauce2 mashed bananas1 beaten egg1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 cup nuts (walnuts, cashews, or any preferred nut)Combine ingredientsCombine the flour, cinnamon, Splenda and baking powder in a large bowl.Puree the bananasPuree the bananas in another bowl, then mix in the applesauce and egg.Combine wet and dry ingredientsAdd the wet ingredients..

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What is the shelf life of home-canned tomatoes?

All canned food, including tomatoes, should be properly preserved and stored for them to have the longest shelf life. The jars should be completely cleaned before canning. The jars should be kept in an area that is less than 70 F. Also, the jars should not be frozen. If the jars are not stored properly, the taste and texture may start to change over time. The nutritional quality of the food may also break down. Make sure to label jars and always use the oldest jars first.

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What is a good recipe for creamed potatoes?

Wash and peel 2 pounds of potatoes, chop them coarsely, and place them in a pot of water. Add enough water to cover the potatoes, cover the pot, and bring the contents to a boil. Boil the potatoes for about 15 minutes, or until they are tender.\nPrepare the cream sauce as the potatoes cook. Put a saucepan on the stove over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, and stir it gently until it melts. Add 1/4 cup white flour, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir the ingredients until no lumps remain, add 2 cups of milk, and increase the heat. Stir constantly as you bring the ..

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What are some good spaghetti recipes?

Spaghetti with meatballs is made by rolling seasoned ground beef into meatballs with bread crumbs and eggs, cooking the meatballs in a tomato sauce, and adding them to boiled pasta. Spaghetti with meat sauce is similar in preparation to spaghetti with meatballs, except the ground beef is broken up and mixed with the sauce. Spaghetti with squash is made by tossing cooked spaghetti with squash strands and seasonings such as onion and oregano leaves.\nBettyCrocker.com has several baked spaghetti recipes, most of which involve baking the cooked pasta in a casserole dish, mixing in marinara sauce a..

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What is a simple Greek yogurt dip recipe?

To make spinach pesto dip, add 5 ounces of thawed frozen chopped spinach and 1/4 cup of pesto to 1 cup of plain low-fat Greek yogurt. Season the dip with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and serve it with vegetables. To make a sweet fruit dip, sprinkle 1/2 cup of raspberries with 1 tablespoon of sugar, and mash the two ingredients together. Add 1 cup of plain low-fat Greek yogurt, and serve the dip with fresh fruit.\nMake a Greek yogurt onion dip by sauteing 1 cup of chopped shallots in 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat along with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Once the shallot..

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