Alton Brown’s 1971 Ford Pinto
November 01, 2017. AAA Staff
Host of hit Food Network television shows like “Iron Chef America,” “Good Eats,” and “Cutthroat Kitchen,” Alton Brown is an award-winning celebrity chef, best-selling cookbook author and musician (yes, he sings). See him live this month as he kicks off the next leg of the “Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science” tour, which blends science,…
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Financial Services Q&A: Monthly Car Payments
November 01, 2017. AAA Staff
How much money should I spend on monthly car payments? This really depends on how much money you make and how much discretionary income you’re willing to put toward a vehicle. The general rule of thumb is to spend 10 to 15 percent of your income after taxes, but if you cut down on the…
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Shop for Tires With Confidence
November 01, 2017. Roberto Cruz
When shopping for tires, some drivers will pick the cheapest set available. Others will choose the ones made by the brand with the best reputation. It’s less likely that a vehicle owner will spend hours on research to find the best set to suit his or her vehicle needs. The good news is you don’t…
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A Little Car Maintenance Goes a Long Way
October 18, 2017. Mark Shaw
AAA estimates that Americans spend an average of 17,600 minutes driving each year. That translates into more than 293 hours, or just over 12 full days of driving time. That’s a lot of work for both car and driver. What could possibly go wrong? We know the dangers when drivers are impaired, drowsy or distracted….
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Slow Cooker Creations
October 01, 2017. Nick Tavares
Healthy, classic or decadent – no matter how you prefer your slow cooker creations – these three delicious recipes are sure to satisfy. Healthy Recipes like Pinch of Yum’s quinoa chicken primavera disprove the idea that slow cookers work best with fatty meats. Made with quinoa, chicken, peas, asparagus and pesto, this casserole-like dish packs…
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Bone Up on Osteoporosis
October 01, 2017. Cassandra Raposo
It’s never too late to strengthen your bones and help prevent osteoporosis. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, about 80 percent of the 10 million Americans with osteoporosis are women. With this disorder, usually related to aging, weakening bones lead to pain, decreased height and skeletal deformities. Here are some exercises the foundation recommends to…
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Healthy Dishes: Yummy Recipes with Healthful Benefits
October 01, 2017. Cassandra Raposo
Fill your diet with superfoods that address women’s health concerns with these flavorful and healthy dishes. 1. Savor the flavor When thinking of building strong bones, a cheesy Italian meal probably doesn’t come to mind. But this spinach and ricotta cannelloni from the National Osteoporosis Foundation is loaded with nutrients such as calcium, iron and…
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Test Drive: 2017 Toyota Tundra CrewMax
September 01, 2017. AAA Staff
There are pickup trucks and then there are pickup trucks. The 2017 Toyota Tundra is a big and brawny truck with a surprisingly luxurious side. With a starting price of $30,120, this full-size pickup looks and feels as if it could eat smaller ones for breakfast, especially in its four-wheel drive, longer configurations. As with…
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Sterling K. Brown’s 2001 Honda Accord
September 01, 2017. AAA Staff
“This Is Us” star Sterling K. Brown reminisces about his first car.
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Slow Down: Lives Are on the Line
August 01, 2017. AAA Staff
Slow down, move over laws vary slightly by state. Learn about your state’s specific law and keep emergency responders safe at the roadside.
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