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    • Best Way to Eat Watermelon

      By Rory Kinsella Ninemsn | Healthy Living – Mon, Jul 30, 2012 11:14 AM EDT

      Watermelon slices make it onto most Americans' plates during summer cookouts, but it's usually as an afterthought: Oh, we need a fruit to balance the heaps of glorious barbecued meat? Cue the tray of watermelon.

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      Watermelon2-PSWatermelon2-PSWatermelon2-PSBut I never thought watermelon received the treatment it deserves. Never, that is, until my mother served my family a watermelon-feta salad: Cubes of cold watermelon tossed with basil, olive oil, sunflower seeds, and feta. Immediately, an afterthought of a dish jumped to entrée status.

      Sink your teeth into these juicy chunks and you'll understand why the salty-sweet marriage works so well. The sunflower seeds add a nutty flavor and a little crunch, and the basil makes the whole dish lighter and even more refreshing.

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    • How to Pick Farmers' Market Produce

      By Rory Kinsella Ninemsn | Healthy Living – Thu, Jul 26, 2012 10:43 AM EDT

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      If you like eating fresh,local,flavorful food,you're in luck. Farmers' markets across the country are teeming with produce from local farms. With a little knowledge and pre-planning, your next trip to the farmers' market can be fun, educational and fruitful - literally.

      A trip to the farmers' market starts at home. Before heading out, gather reusable bags to carry your produce and make sure you bring cash to pay for your produce, as credit cards typically aren't accepted.

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      A little planning goes a long way. It's helpful to have an idea of which produce you need to try new recipes, make salads and have meal-ready vegetables on hand. Of course, part of the fun of going to the farmers' market is being inspired in the moment by the beautiful berries, fresh spring greens and weekly specials. Adding some structure

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    • The Truth About Food and Dating

      By Rory Kinsella Ninemsn | Love + Sex – Thu, Jul 12, 2012 11:18 AM EDT

      What you will or won't eat and how you behave in a restaurant has a huge impact on the chances of a second date, a new survey has shown. The survey conducted by Today.com and Match.com in the US show, among other things, 30 percent of meat eaters wouldn't date a vegetarian, while only 4 percent of vegetarians wouldn't date a meat eater.

      The survey asked 4000 participants aged between 25 and 70 what they did and didn't like in a potential partner when it comes to food and drink.

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      Sixty-seven percent of singles said they don't want a date ordering for them and 87 percent said they would be turned off if their date flirted with the waiter. Seventy percent of women said they wouldn't be impressed if their date drank more than they did, while 23 percent of single guys said they would be turned off if a woman didn't drink on a date.

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