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Breaking out in the sandwich business

Saturday, June 26th, 2010 by 

This is one of a series of stories on Hastings entrepreneurs that recently appeared in the Hastings Tribune. Thanks to the Tribune for allowing us to share these stories on TheHWord.com! Enjoy! Breaking out in the sandwich business By Tony Hermann (Story & Photo Courtesy Hastings Tribune) Michael Bruns wasn’t always the confident, fast-talking, customer [...]

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The business behind opening a new business

Saturday, June 19th, 2010 by 

This is one of a series of stories on Hastings entrepreneurs that recently appeared in the Hastings Tribune. Thanks to the Tribune for allowing us to share these stories on TheHWord.com! Enjoy! The business behind opening a new business By John Huthmacher (Story & Photo Courtesy Hastings Tribune) Starting or re-inventing a business can be [...]

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Let the Grillin’ Season Begin

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 by 

Grilling is by far a more sophisticated means of culinary wizardry than a bag of charcoal, lighter fluid, and a slab o’ beef (and a 6-pack of beer). Herewith is a primer of the art, secrets, and health concerns of this summer ritual.

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Back Alley Bakery Isn’t Loafing Around

Saturday, June 5th, 2010 by 

What began as a friendly bread baking competition between friends John Hamburger and Todd Brown in 2003 has grown into a dough-making venture for the owners of Back Alley Bakery, one of Hastings’ more unique eateries.

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Big Carrot Therapy

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 by 

I’ve always tried hard to have healthy foods in the house and teach my kids about healthy eating habits. It kind of goes along with the job (both my professional one and the mom one). However, I don’t enjoy cooking and am always looking for ways to put nutritious food on the table quickly and simply.

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Food Safety and Barbeques

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010 by 

When shopping, buy cold food like meat and poultry last, right before checkout. Separate raw meat and poultry from other food in your shopping cart. To guard against cross-contamination, put packages of raw meat and poultry into plastic bags.

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Grocery Deals (April 6-12)

Thursday, April 8th, 2010 by 

Each Thursday, I’ll match Hastings grocery store sale items (as promoted in Hastings Tribune and other area newspaper inserts) with internet and manufacturer coupons.

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Confessions of an Opportunivore

Thursday, April 8th, 2010 by 

I love a good bacon veggie burger. No-meat patty, real-meat bacon, and all the tasty toppings. I am an opportunivore. At various stages in my life, I’ve been a carnivore, a strict vegetarian, and a lazy vegetarian. These categories are so limiting

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