Q: I just moved into an apartment, and the area where the trash is stored smells atrocious. I've cleaned it and used natural deodorizers (baking soda, air fresheners, etc.), but the old garbage smell keeps coming back. Does anyone have tips on making this area smell brand new?

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Q: I'm a working mom of a 3-month-old (and 2-year-old) and I'm currently pumping 3x/day at work. I am often STARVING by the end of the day and feel like my milk supply suffers because of it. Can you recommend any filling, nutritious snacks that I can bring to work with me?

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Q: I'm a college student on a budget with limited storage space. I'd like to have a blender or food processor for making smoothies and since many recipes call for a food processor. Is it better to buy an immersion blender or a 3-cup food processor?

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Q: I eat yogurt and granola every day but have a hard time finding granola that is low in sugar, affordable and tastes good. I've decided to try making my own! I'm having a hard time finding recipes. Do you have a recipe for a low-sugar granola recipe that is just as yummy as the store-bought varieties?

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Q: I recently took a trip to India and brought tons of spices back home. I stumbled across something that I thought was saffron, but when I got home, it did not smell like real saffron. How do I tell the difference between real and synthetic saffron? Could there be geographical variations?

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Q: I will be traveling to Thailand next week. Can you recommend any Thai ingredients and cookware that I should buy?

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Q: A close friend is returning from out-of-state, and four of us have planned a "mini-reunion." I'd like your advice on putting together a Spring meal. I'd like to grill at least part of the meal, and one friend is allergic to fish and shellfish. Any ideas?

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Q: I'm making a graduation cake, and I wanted to use a recipe for an old-fashioned boiled icing that I really like. The party is outside though, and I was concerned about it melting, so I was wondering if that frosting would be okay or if there are other frosting recipes that would be better?

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Q: I'm getting married this summer, and we're thinking of serving ice cream instead of cake. I've contacted a local restaurant about making a custom ice cream with chocolate, peanut butter, and raspberry. Any ideas for combining those flavors or classing things up a bit?

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Q: My daughter has a dairy intolerance, so cheese, milk, yogurt, and ice cream are out. I'm looking for cookbooks and resources for dairy-free recipes, but everything is "vegan" or "dairy free AND gluten free" — which goes beyond what I'm looking for. We still eat meat and gluten. Any suggestions?

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