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DEAR SARA: I had to buy fresh parsley for a sauce I recently made. I have a bunch left over. Can I chop it and freeze it? — Lisa, Georgia
DEAR LISA: Yes, you can freeze parsley. Chop the parsley and place it into an ice cube tray. Top each ice cube tray cubbie with water. You want to use about 1/4 cup water for every cup of parsley. …

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DEAR SARA: We used to have a hot-air popcorn maker back in the day, and its long since been history. Now I’m looking around for hot-air popcorn makers, and they’re kind of overpriced, around $50. I’m trying to make popcorn without the oils/butter, etc. Some of the reviews I’ve read have said the units are too hot to touch after you’ve popped the corn or it shoots scalding …

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DEAR SARA: I have three or four rose hips. How many rose hips would it take to make a pot of tea? — Juju, Virginia
DEAR JUJU: You could get a decent cup with four rose hips. Cut the rose hips in half, and remove the seeds or strain after boiling. Boil water in a nonreactive pan, add the rose hips, and steep until desired strength. …

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DEAR SARA: No salt for five days. Help me! I am kicking the salt habit. I love salt more than anything else on earth. I carry salt packets with me, can’t eat without salt, think of salt all the time, and could use a salt lick a day! — Sinopa, Virginia
DEAR SINOPA: I don’t use much table salt, so my answer will probably sound easier said than done. …