Update: Despite wind, rain, downed trees and power outages, this garage sale was so successful that it was over as of about noon on Saturday. There will be no Sunday sale. The Cuisinart, vintage mixer and, yes, even the coffee percolator, along with dozens of other items, have been sold. [...]
Slow cookers are perfect for the comfort foods we enjoy in cold weather. Here are four easy and delicious recipes, including the hugely popular Polenta in a Slow Cooker.
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