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Audubon Society 4th Annual Apple Cooking Contest!

Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Announces its 4th Annual Apple Cooking Contest

“AppleTizer” winner announced at AppleJamm, September 25th

(Fox Chapel, PA)–Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania is seeking submissions for its 4th annual apple baking contest. This year,…

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Food Safety and Sanitation

Tips for keeping food safe and sanitary in your kitchen

With the current outbreaks of salmonella, it is important to educate yourself on the importance of keeping things clean, and bacteria free in your cooking area.  Here are a…

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