The Best of About.com This Week

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This Week Follow @AboutDotCom on Twitter Like About on Facebook 10 Essential Farmers Market Tips Farmers markets are great: There are tons of delicious food available. They let you support local farms and vendors, and they're a delight to stroll around on a beautiful spring day. But anyone who's walked through a bustling, crowded market knows they can also be overwhelming. Try these 10 tips for getting the most out of your farmers market experience. See More About:  farmers markets  fresh produce  food shopping How to Discuss Politics With Friends Politics is often considered taboo in conversations among friends, and yet, it's also bound to come up. Here's how to handle political discussions civilly and productively. See More About:  online friendships  facebook  politics Top 10 New Broadway Musicals Famous, high-profile revivals and quiet newcomers make up just some of the best shows hitting theaters this season. See More About:  musical theatre  broadway revival  cast album Make Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade Nothing's quite as delicious and crowd-pleasing as a glass of cold lemonade on a beautiful spring or summer day. Here's how to treat your kids, friends, or yourself to this tasty refreshment. See More About:  drinks for kids  lemonade recipes  party drinks for kids This Week Ads Quick Dinner Recipes Recipes Cooking Cake Recipes Pie Recipe Recipes Healthy Featured Articles 4G Networks: Pros and Cons The Buffett Rule Goes to Congress Countdown to College How to Pitch Your Novel Kiss the Penny Goodbye? New TV Dramas for Summer   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About This Week newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Fitness: Spring Training - Marathon? Triathlon? Century?

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Fitness From Wendy Bumgardner, your About Fitness Editor Now that Spring has really sprung, it's time to get serious in training for your dream fitness goal. With the Boston Marathon running on Monday, many of us dare to picture the finish line. Our Guides can help you get there. Train for Your First Marathon It's time to start now if you are dreaming of running your first marathon in the fall, or giving yourself until next spring. Here are tips and training schedules to get to your first marathon finish line. See More About:  marathon training  marathon running  running nutrition Train for a Triathlon Combining swimming, biking and running can challenge your body in every way. Our Guide to Swimming has plans for swim training and a schedule for training for all aspects of the triathlon. See More About:  triathlon swimming  open water swimming  Train for a 100-Mile Century Ride A 100-mile century ride is a great challenge for a cyclist. This training schedule will build you up towards your big ride. Then follow Dave's tips on surviving during the ride itself. See More About:  century ride  bike training  Surviving a 5K Walk You Didn't Train For All this extreme dreaming is fine, but what about that charity walk you signed up for in a weak moment? The one that is next weekend and you haven't even tried on your sneakers yet this year. Yeah, that one. Here are my tips to get you through that walk you didn't train for. See More About:  walking for beginners  walking programs  charity walks Fitness Ads Diet Fitness Run Half Marathon Running a Marathon Fitness for Kids Half Marathon Featured Articles Yoga Panties Weight Loss Wake-Up Call? Special Needs Kids and Fitness Plus Size Pilates Top 6 Mountain Biking Mistakes Backpacking for Beginners   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Fitness newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Fitness Spring Body Building Plan Pyramid Training with Weights Too Many Choices! Decision Fatigue Advertisement

About Food & Drink: Classic Comfort Foods

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Food & Drink As a Southern girl myself, I felt I should write this week's newsletter in first person. Growing up in Tennessee, I consider myself a connoisseur of classic comfort food dishes. So, I found the best recipes that remind me of my grandma's down home cookin'. (You might want to put on your stretchy pants for these.) Follow @AboutFood on Twitter Like About Food on Facebook Mac and Cheese Mac and cheese from a box is quick, but there's noting like putting some real TLC into this creamy favorite. You can always go the classic route with hearty cheddar cheese, or take a tip from the South and add some bacon to the mix. See More About:  macaroni and cheese  pasta recipes  casserole recipes Casseroles Galore Casseroles are one of my favorite things to cook because you can throw just about anything into a baking pan, add some butter and cheese and voila! You have a delish dinner in 30 minutes. Start with a staple like broccoli and cheese or sweet potato, then you'll be ready to branch out to something more exotic like overnight meatball casserole. See More About:  casserole recipes  macaroni and cheese recipes  pasta casseroles Homemade Pizza It's not delivery, and it's definitely not from the freezer. Being in control of your own recipe means tailoring your pie the way you want it. I personally love a hearty whole wheat pizza, and hey, who says gluten-free pies can't be just as good? Plus, rolling out the dough with your own hands makes pizza even more comforting because you added your love! (Too cheesy?) See More About:  making pizza  pizza toppings  italian pizzas Buttermilk Biscuits To me, nothing says breakfast like a big plate of biscuits and gravy! But in the Deep South, we eat biscuits at every meal (super healthy, right?). Have some cheddar cornmeal biscuits with your chili, or add a twist of sour cream. And vegans, we didn't forget about you this week: here's a great recipe for dairy-free biscuits. See More About:  buttermilk  biscuits  drop biscuits Food & Drink Ads Pizza Recipes Food & Drink Food Recipes Food Quick Recipe Food Health Recipe Featured Articles Lasagne Bolognese Style Sweet Potato Biscuits Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Old-Fashioned Beef Stew Chicken and Dumplings Perfectly Moist Meatloaf   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Food & Drink newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Bread Machines Zojirushi Home Bakery Breadman Plus 2-lb. Breadman Deluxe Bread Machine Advertisement

About Family: Outdoor Activities for the Entire Family

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Family From Jennifer Wolf, your About Family Editor After the warmest March on record, it's time to get out and enjoy some of this beautiful weather. Try these outdoor activities with your kids: 8 Great Swing Sets for Kids Thinking about installing a new swing set for your kids? Check out Amanda's top recommendations. See More About:  toys  active play  swing set Nature Activities for Home, School or Anywhere Jennifer challenges all of us to spend more time outside with our families. See More About:  outdoor activities  nature activities  earth day Gardening Projects for Children of All Ages Apryl encourages us to get outside and garden with our kids with these age-be-age gardening ideas. See More About:  nature activities for kids  gardening with kids  family activities Get Outside and Play! Feeling out of practice? Terri shares five ideas for fun outdoor activities we can all enjoy with our kids. See More About:  physical therapy  occupational therapy  play Family Ads Family Activities Family Games Kids Activities Family Fun Fun Games for Kids Featured Articles How Does Providing Foster Care Affect Children in Your Home? Exercise Options for Dads Do Identical Twins Have the Same DNA? Make Tax Time Less Stressful 5 Rules for Fun and Simple Kids' Birthday Parties Follow About.com Parenting on Twitter   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Family newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Recent Parenting Channel Headlines: Invite Bieber, Obama or Grandma Over for Dinner Tonight Yankees Pitcher Gets Hurt... On Trampoline Share Your Favorite One Tank Trips Advertisement