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Consumer Reports: All season pizza party
5+ hour, 22+ min ago (358+ words) Outdoor pizza ovens promise the kind of crispy, bubbly, restaurant-style pie you'd usually get from your favorite pizzeria. But before you spend big bucks to upgrade your backyard, Consumer Reports exclusive tests reveal which ovens are actually worth a slice…...
Free nutrition classes being offered at Pharr Memorial Library
1+ week, 6+ day ago (117+ words) Free nutrition classes are being offered in Pharr. Obesity and diabetes rates are high in the Rio Grande Valley and these classes can help. They are in partnership with the Hidalgo County Health Department and are scheduled every Tuesday and…...
Made in the 956: Valley native reaches millions with cooking videos
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (327+ words) A Rio Grande Valley native is making her dreams come true one recipe at a time. Rachel Guzman Meinzer has a passion for cooking and has shared her recipes online for nearly a decade. "Cooking really started all the way…...
Consumer Reports: Preparing your grill for the summer
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (397+ words) If you haven't fired up your grill since last summer, now's the time to give it some attention. Consumer Reports says a little maintenance before grilling season can help your grill run better, last longer, and'most importantly'stay safe to use....
Heart of the Valley: Small changes to favorite dishes can help prevent diabetes
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (422+ words) For many in the Rio Grande Valley, meals like tacos, rice, beans, and fast food are part of everyday life. Karina Brana, a Brownsville resident, says convenience often comes first with a packed schedule. "Sometimes I don't have time, and…...
Consumer Reports: How to keep your kitchen appliances longer
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (408+ words) Spotty dishes and glasses, a smoky oven, a fridge struggling to keep cool; sometimes it feels like our kitchen appliances are working against us. Consumer Reports experts share tips and tricks that can save you money, aggravation, and keep your…...