A Better Way to Enjoy Your Green Smoothie — Delicious Links

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Now that Labor Day is behind us and Pumpkin Spice lattes have made their triumphant return, it’s easy to feel like summer is quickly slipping away. But don’t fall for it — we’ve still got until September 22 before autumn officially arrives.

In the meantime, you should eat as many Popsicles as possible — yes, even for breakfast.

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10 Gorgeous Wooden Spoons Almost Too Pretty to Use — The Kitchn Tool Jar

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When I think about a traditional wooden spoon, I am reminded of children’s book illustrations of tiny grandmothers and enormous pots of spaghetti sauce. Wooden spoons are excellent at standing strong against a thick batch of dough, staying cool in a blazing pot of sauce, and, most importantly, fit so comfortably in your hand it’s as if you were never meant to hold anything else.

The classic kitchen staple has gotten a makeover as of late; take a look at these 10 wooden spoons that prove to be not only effective, but also edgy and elegant.

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7 Foods You Can Cook Straight Out of the Freezer — Freezer Friendly

The more hectic life gets with work, friends, and family, the more grateful I am that freezers were invented. A well-stocked freezer full of fruits, vegetables, and homemade meals has enabled me to eat better and not spend money on takeout.

The downside of a lot of frozen foods, however, is that they usually need to be thawed in order to cook or reheat well. But did you know there are still plenty of foods out there that you can cook straight from the freezer, no thawing necessary? Here are our seven favorites.

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