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This Week Throwing a Memorial Day gathering, but not sure what to serve? There's an app for that. Real Recipes (for iPhone and iPod Touch) is powered by our expert Food & Drink Guides, and has thousands of recipes, how-tos, tutorials, and more! Open Your Pool for the Season Of course, the simplest solution to opening a swimming pool for the season is to hire a pool service. But going the DIY route can save you money and be just as effective. Great Deck Ideas Pool Fountains, Floats, and Lights See More About:  diy pool cleaning  diy pool maintenance  pruning trees Graduation Party Recipes Graduation party recipes should be easy on the host, and designed to please the tastes of your crowd. These recipes hit the mark on both counts. Memorial Day Desserts Strawberry Recipes See More About:  graduation party food  party food recipes  picnic food 10 Web Tools to Work Smarter Minimize the tedious tasks, get organized, and be more productive with these helpful web-based tools. The Web's Evolution How to Use Pinterest See More About:  top websites  office 2.0  web 2.0 sites 5 Gifts for Your Favorite Griller (Video) Just in time for cookout season! Surprise your resident BBQ master with some tools of the trade. Gourmet Burgers Grilling FAQ This Week Ads Recipes Food Food Recipes Recipes Cooking Cooking Recipes Light Recipes Featured Articles All-Time "Idol" Performances Stop Sibling Rivalries Marriage Profile: Mark Zuckerberg & Priscilla Chan A Guide to Skepticism Delicious Spring Salads Summer Job Interview Attire   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. 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     Follow us on: Advertisement

About Fitness: How to Avoid Vacation Diet Disasters

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Fitness From Wendy Bumgardner, your About Fitness Editor How to Avoid Vacation Diet Disasters So, you've dieted enough to look great in your swimsuit. But will those losses disappear after a couple of trips to the buffet, or bags of snacks on the road trip? Here's how to come back as light as when you went. See More About:  walking vacations  weight loss diets  walking for weight loss Detox Internal Cleansing the Pilates Way I'm a skeptic when it comes to the whole concept of detox and cleansing. But I'm a believer that you can accomplish the same thing through exercise and breathing, as with the Pilates way. See More About:  pilates benefits  pilates breathing  pilates and weight loss Genes Don't Fail Me Now How much of a factor is genetics in sports performance and muscle building vs. good old training and nutrition? Our Bodybuilding Guide Hugo Rivera shares his views. See More About:  bodybuilding tips  making bodybuilding gains  bodybuilding faq Take Your Arthritis to the Gym Exercise is essential when you have arthritis, but it is very tough to be faithful to an exercise program at home. The solution? Commit to a gym. See More About:  exercise  water exercise  joint pain Fitness Ads Diet to Lose Weight Vacation Ideas Fitness Diet Program Fitness Tips Diet Supplements Featured Articles Understanding Sets and Reps Swim Sprint Workout Gear Up for Hiking and Backpacking -- Safely 8K - 5 Mile - for Beginner Runners What is a Mountain Bike? Be Your Own Diet Coach   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. 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 Most Useless Fitness Equipment What to Wear for Hot Yoga and Bikram Outdoor Party Games Ideas Advertisement

About Food & Drink: 48 Ways to Eat Asparagus

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Food & Drink From Amanda Wills, your About Food & Drink Editor One of my favorite things about this time of the year is a fresh bouquet of vibrant green asparagus. It's no wonder this vegetable was once known as the "food of kings." 8 Ways to Cook Asparagus I like to blanch my asparagus, but there is a slew of ways to bring out that crisp flavor - from pan roasting, to steaming, to even microwaving. All without sacrificing that signature taste. How to Trim Asparagus How to Peel Asparagus Spears See More About:  asparagus  spring vegetables  cooking tips Asparagus Pasta Salad Asparagus is a great ingredient to brighten up a heavy pasta (even if you love a creamy sauce like me). A perfect light summer side dish, this particular recipe is dairy-free but still satisfying. (Don't worry cream-lovers: we found recipes for you, too.) Asparagus Risotto Creamy Pasta with Chicken and Asparagus See More About:  vegan recipes  dairy-free salad  vegan entrees Creamy Asparagus Spring Soup Asparagus pureed into a soup? Oh yes, it definitely works. I chose to highlight this recipe for more than its taste. Asparagus is a diuretic vegetable, eliminating water from the body through the kidneys. It's also packed full of folate, potassium, and fiber. Perfect for a summer cleanse diet! Vegetarian Cream of Asparagus Soup Arugula, Avocado, and Asparagus Salad See More About:  macrobiotic spring foods  macrobiotic pureed soups  Try White Asparagus In Germany, white asparagus ("der Spargel") is the go-to vegetable in spring and summer. Our German Food Guide suggests cooking with butter and serving with ham and a nice white wine. White Asparagus Soup with Ham and Egg Asparagus Hollandaise See More About:  german asparagus recipes  white asparagus recipes  asparagus biology and history Food & Drink Ads Recipes Food Asparagus Recipe Asparagus German Food Recipes Asparagus Recipes Featured Articles Green Asparagus Tart Portobello and Asparagus Pasta Scrambled Eggs with Wild Asparagus Steamed Asparagus with Serrano Ham and Dipping Sauce Top Eastern European Asparagus Dishes 20 More Asparagus Recipes   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. 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   Gas Grills between $500 and $1,500 Weber Genesis S-320 Broil King Sovereign XLS 90 Weber Summit S-420   Follow us on: Advertisement

About Family: Memorial Day Celebrations for Families

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Family From Jennifer Wolf, your About Family Editor Take advantage of the long weekend ahead with these ideas from our Guides. Simple Ways to Observe Memorial Day Kim reminds us that Memorial Day is more than just a day off from work or the unofficial start of summer. It's a day to honor those who've made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. See More About:  memorial day  arlington  servicemembers killed in action 10 Patriotic Memorial Day Desserts Whether you're hosting a barbecue or celebrating the holiday with your immediate family, try one of these delicious desserts from Stephanie. See More About:  memorial day recipes  4th of july recipes  patriotic recipes It's Not Too Late to Plan a Memorial Day Weekend Getaway Many school districts are extending the Memorial Day weekend break in order to "give back" unused snow days. Take advantage of the break with these ideas from Teresa. See More About:  memorial day weekend  holidays  100 Summer Fun Ideas for Kids and Families Start planning your summer now with these ideas from Laureen. See More About:  summer fun  kids activities  summer vacation Family Ads Memorial Day Getaway Family Recipe Fun Family Vacations Family Vacation Fun Family Vacation Featured Articles Attatchment Parenting Basics for Fathers DIY Extended School Year Options Graduation Party Themes for Preschool and Kindergarten How to Spot the Best Work Mentor Preventing Summer Brain Drain Follow About.com Parenting on Twitter   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. 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 National Family Month Preventing Dog Bites Push for Your Baby Advertisement