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Monday, March 3, 2014

About Italian Food: Felice Otto Marzo!

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Italian Food

Italian Food

Quick/Easy Recipes

Le Basi

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From Danette St. Onge

Felice Otto Marzo!

March 8 is International Woman's Day, and is an occasion for considerable celebration in Italy. Not familiar with L'8 Marzo? Like many other days set aside to celebrate the rights... Read more

Thinking about Chicken Bruschetta...

I was searching the Web the other day for bruschetta, and came across an entry for "chicken bruschetta." It struck me as odd, because I'd never heard of bruschetta di... Read more

Fresh Ricotta and More

You might not think it, but ricotta is one of the more versatile Italian ingredients, working very well in fillings for pasta, fillings for vegetables, and also in pasta sauces... Read more

Almost Wordless Wednesday: Cavolo Verza, Savoy Cabbage

Cabbage is, like most everything else in Italy, both seasonal and regional. The leafy head cabbages are more of a northern thing because they do best with cold winter temperatures... Read more

About Today: Start thinking about Taxes!

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Today

Every year, you swear you're going to file your taxes early. And every year, you find yourself lined up at the Post Office in mid-April. Why not be one of the early-birds this year? It's March, and that means you should have all the tax forms you need to file your 2013 taxes. Here are some tips for getting it done now -- so you can relax when everyone's freaking out next month.

Find Yourself a Good Tax Preparer

You should probably schedule an appointment with a tax preparer now, unless you're planning to do it yourself. Here are some tips for picking the best tax professional for your needs.

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What Can You Deduct?

The tax code is a sprawling mess of deductions. Maybe one day tax reform will simplify all that, but in the meantime, you may as well take advantage. Here are some of the deductions to keep in mind as you do your taxes.

Where's My Tax Refund?

What's that? You've already finished your taxes? Well, look at you, being all responsible! If you've got a refund coming back to you -- which, come to think of it, might be why you were so eager to do your taxes early -- then here's a guide to when you can expect that federal tax refund to arrive.

When You Screw Up (or Procrastinate)

Hopefully this won't happen. But six weeks from now, when the filing deadline has passed, you may realize that you messed something up. Maybe you misreported your income, or made a basic arithmetic error on one of your forms. Or maybe you just put it off to the last minute and need more time. Whatever the case, don't freak out -- there are ways to fix your screw-up.

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Saturday, March 1, 2014

About Chinese Food: Scintillating Five-spice Barbeuce Spareribs

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Chinese Food

Chinese Food

Easy Recipes

Classics

Chinese New Year

From Rhonda Parkinson

Scintillating Five-spice Barbeuce Spareribs

Here's a great recipe if you're planning a party this weekend to watch the 86th Academy Awards. Chef Chris Yeo incorporates a variety of Asian herbs and seasonings to make... Read more

Sunday Night Stew - Beef With Chestnut Stew

Nothing beats a pot of stew simmering on the stovetop on colder weather days! The chestnuts in this recipe are not actually chestnuts at all, but Chinese water chestnuts, which... Read more

Warming Soy Sauce Chicken For Cold Weather Days

Does a bout of cold weather have you searching for a warming dish to forget what's going on outside? Spicy Soy Sauce Chicken (Red-cooked Chicken) is the perfect choice.... Read more

Healthy Vegetable Fried Rice

Yummy cashews add a load of health benefits to this simple recipe for vegetable fried rice. Feel free to adjust the seasonings according to your own preference, adding more soy... Read more