Better Homes And Gardens Cookbook 9th Edition Page Number 184

September 1981

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EDITOR at large

The Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book and I entered the world in the same year, 1930, and I derive a certain amount of consolation from that knowledge. I figure that as long as the cook book keeps improving with age-- and the newest edition, just published, looks better than ever-- maybe there's a similar chance for some of the rest of us of that vintage.

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Fringe Benefits

Fringe benefits are an increasingly important part of family financial planning. Although some benefits are real windfalls-- paid for entirely by your employer-- others require you to make decisions. For one thing, you'll have to determine how much you can afford to contribute.

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What Are Our Schools Teaching About Marriage and Family Life?

Statistics for divorce, child abuse, runaways, and teen-age pregnancies present a disturbing picture of family life in America today. Can anything be done to help prevent such problems in the next generation of American families? One solution, say many observers, is family life education in the schools-- specific instruction to prepare youngsters for the many responsibilities of marriage and parenthood.

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Four-way oven combo

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Totally nonstick cookware

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Electronic drill press

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Bendable redwood

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BEST-SELLING CRAFT IDEAS FROM 10 top designers

If you could use a little extra cash-- and who couldn't these days-- or you'd like to raise money for a special cause, why not capitalize on your crafting skills?

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EARTH-SHELTERED HOUSING

Now that the mention of earth-sheltered housing no longer sends zoning officials and lenders into shock, this sensible way to build is becoming increasingly popular. Families in virtually every climate zone are discovering that living tucked into the earth offers some real advantages: low, low costs for energy and maintenance; peace and quiet; and a feeling of security.

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Care-Free Hardy Lilies

One surefire way to splash your yard with color is to plant hardy lilies. These majestic aristocrats of the flower border come in a host of vibrant colors and bicolors.

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LIGHTING: NEW TECHNIQUES, NEW FIXTURES, NEW LOOKS

With lighting, you can "paint" color and pattern on a wall, imbue a favorite object with a special glow, turn a dull room into an inviting one, or make a large space cozier.

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HOW TO GET A NEW KITCHEN Without Going Broke

Take a good look around your kitchen. How many of the following problems do you see: scratched-up counters, worn-out walls, splotchy cupboards, outdated light fixtures, discolored vinyl flooring? If you checked more than a couple of items, your kitchen probably could use some help.

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Nutritional Information at a Glance

Chances are, you've become increasingly interested in the nutritional value of your meals, whether you're on a special diet or Just want to keep feeling good. And you have lots of company. More and more Americans want to know Just what's in the food they buy, and many food manufacturers have responded by adding nutritional information to their food product labels or wrappers.

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Eileen Berger, mother of three healthy teen-agers, gave Chris her collection of thrifty recipes that call for leftovers. You see, Eileen never has any.

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