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8 Delicious Fruits and Vegetables to Eat Up This Winter

Camilla Salem — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:08:40 PST

The Winter season often gets a bad reputation when it comes to seasonal produce. There may not be big, juicy heirloom tomatoes or tender asparagus by the truckload, but this time of year brings us plenty of hearty, healthy, and flavorful produce options. Here are eight of our favorite Winter fruits and vegetables.

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In Season: Carrots

YumSugar — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:29:21 PST

You eat carrots regularly - but how much do you know about them? Although they can be grown year-round, all root vegetables thrive during the Winter season, protected from cooler temperatures by the earth. Carrots are known for their vibrant orange color, but there are also purple, red, yellow, and white varieties - mostly grown as novelty crops. The root itself is crunchy and sweet, while the leafy greens tend to be on the bitter side.

To learn more about carrots and discover new dishes, just keep reading

3 Simple Winter Savings Tips

SavvySugar — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:30:43 PST

The weather outside is still frightful, and unfortunately, the calendar is no longer filled with homey holiday parties that keep you indoors and outside of stores. The simplest way to prioritize saving is to automate it, but there are plenty of other ways to maximize your saving potential rain or shine. Try these simple tips to keep your budget on track and bills manageable.

5 Indoor Cardio Workouts For Outdoorsy Types

Leta Shy — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:10:07 PST

The good news is that there are lots of Winter sports to take advantage of all the snow, but the bad news is that all the cold may force you to move your normal workout routine inside. If you absolutely loathe an indoor workout, try one of these five workouts - you'll think you're deep in the outdoors!

10 Warm Ways to Beat the Single Blues This Winter

Anna Monette Roberts — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:56:47 PST

Winter can be a cold and lonely time for those who are single - but not anymore! We've got 10 snuggling substitutions that will keep you warm and comfy until the chilly weather relents, and you're hit with a case of Spring fever. Bubble baths, blazing fireplaces, and lots of hot chocolate are just a few ways to feel safe and snug. Click through to see what ways you can warm up.

Sundance Beauty Secrets For Combating Winter Weather

Anna Monette Roberts — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:07:25 PST

The freezing January weather at the Sundance Film Festival is harsh, but there's no better place to find cold weather beauty tips. Check out these smart tricks for blizzard-proof hair and skin, courtesy of the makeup artists and stylists who kept Kate Bosworth and Elizabeth Olsen looking flawless during the fest.

In Season: Collard Greens

Camilla Salem — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:39:45 PST

Leafy greens are all the rage these days. Sure, they're chock-full of nutrients and vitamins, but they're also delicious. Collard greens are no exception. The mildly smoky flavor in the this Southern vegetable staple is great for cooking. Collard greens come from the same species as cabbage and broccoli, but like kale, this vegetable doesn't form a head. The leaves are dark blue-green and smooth, and they're a great source of vitamin C and fiber.

Collard greens are a very important part of Southern cuisine, often prepared with smoked ham hock. Since the leaves resemble folded money, traditionally, they are enjoyed with black-eyed peas for good fortune on New Year's Day. But the South isn't the only place that appreciates this cruciferous vegetable. Portuguese cuisine makes great use of collard greens. Popular soup Caldo verde, meaning "green broth" in Portuguese, employs collard greens as a base. In addition, the juice of pressed leaves is thought to alleviate several maladies, including bronchitis!

For more ways to eat up your collard greens, keep reading.

Cool Capture: Stormy Weather

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:30:39 PST

It's Winter in the Northern hemisphere, but stormy weather happens year-round. We asked you to upload your stormy weather pics to our Cool Capture community group and tag your Instagram pics with #CoolCapture. Here's what you came up with so far!

Are storm clouds in your immediate future? Snap a pic of the action - your images could be featured on GeekSugar!

Old School Pics of Actors Bundled Up For Sundance: Hot or Cold?

Tara Sharp — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:00:00 PST

The Sundance Film Festival is in full swing in Park City, UT, and while we're always inspired by the fest's noteworthy films and stylish leading ladies, we also love to ogle the hot man candy. Big-time actors and indie stars alike have been braving the low temps at the snowy film fest for years. And while some pull off the Winter wear with sexy ease, some actors have worn questionable cold-weather looks over the years. Check out Sundance's finest all bundled up and weigh in: are these actors making you hot or have they left you cold?

Geek Tip: Winter-Proof Your Cell Phone

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:41:01 PST

Now that it's gearing up to unleash a wicked load of 4G phones (and soon, an iPhone), Verizon is dishing out the Winter cell phone tips to keep you texting, emailing, and chatting, and at just the perfect time. Although we've been hanging out in the middle of the desert at CES in Las Vegas, it gets pretty nippy out there, and according to Verizon, cold weather sucks down your battery faster than it would in warm temps. Not only that, but your phone's display is more sensitive in chilly Winter weather, which makes it easier to break. Talk about a double downer.

How can you keep your phone working at full speed, and get through Winter in one piece? Find out after the break.