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Ready to pucker up? Original offerings of vinegar a couple of decades ago were white vinegar, red wine vinegar, rice vinegar and cider vinegar. Then came balsamic and sherry vinegars which I loved because they are not as sour as…
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“Where Would We Be Without Salt?” James Beard We have written many articles on salt over the years and the ‘saltscape’ continues to expand. Salt is so integral to our eating and cooking lives that we forget how important it…
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Homemade just feels sweeter. I think everyone enjoys edible gifts during the holidays. Not only do they help with the increased amount of entertaining, but they are usually something special and delicious. I’ve tried to include only recipes that do…
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Get Fired Up! We like to grill into October or later, weather permitting. That means that there are maybe two more months left of grilling season! If there is still room for improvement in your grilling techniques, here are some…
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The Marvelous Mango. The mango is an edible stone fruit from the tropical tree Mangifera indica which is thought to have come from the region around Bangladesh and northwestern India over 5,000 years ago. Mangoes are sweet, fleshy, and creamy…
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Easy, healthy, genius flavor boost. You can make hummus in less than 10 minutes and feel good about serving this healthy chickpea-based dish. Canned chickpeas are a great pantry staple and make hummus an option any time. It stays fresh…
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Brighten up ordinary fish, protein, vegetables, and your table. I find that Asian-inspired dipping sauces add interest to our basic meals of vegetables and protein. They are easy to make and store well in the fridge. Soy Dipping Sauce, Samin…
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Soothing, refreshing, healthy, homemade – and easily at hand in your fridge. We all know that ginger and turmeric have been used for centuries to treat ailments from inflammation, fatigue, and nausea to migraines. They can be consumed fresh, dried,…
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Hugos from the mountains of Switzerland and Harry and Meghan’s Elderflower and Lemon wedding cake. Elderflowers everywhere. Harry and Meghan’s unique elderflower and lemon wedding cake drew my attention and then a friend brought unusual, delicious Hugo’s from Switzerland and…
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