For a slimmer energy bill this fall, turn off the oven and fire up this energy-efficient countertop appliance instead.

Make homemade soup cubes now, when local produce is at its peak. Enjoy soup later when crisp autumn days and deep snow call ...

Keep a “Smoothie Bag” in the freezer. Toss in extra apple wedges, peaches, pears, bananas, chunks of melon, or any kind of fruit. When the bag gets full, dump it in the blender and make a smoothie!