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DEAR SARA: I was canning peaches today, and I was supposed to cut them into halves and remove the pit. I can’t figure out how to do that without ending up with a ball of mush. How do you cut it in half when it has a giant hard pit in the middle? I ended up canning peach chunks, but I would like to know the correct technique …

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Say goodbye to ugly, messy gravy globs. If you don’t have a thermos, you can use a fondue pot or slow cooker to keep it hot.
KEEP GRAVY HOT: During the holidays, if you want to keep your gravy hot and prevent a skin from forming on top, use an insulated coffee thermos with a spout for pouring. — Tina, Canada
DRY SANDWICHES: If you’re using condiments, package them …

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People who practice frugality are often at different ends of the spectrum. Some people are in total guerrilla frugality mode to survive, while others simply enjoy getting a good deal. Some readers comment that what I share is too frugal, and others say it’s not frugal enough. For me, you’ve gone overboard with frugality if it harms or takes advantage of someone else. I’ll list some frugal …

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