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There are some new kids on the block. As you know, tomatoes are a popular vegetable that turns out to be a fruit. They grow on a vine and are at their peak during summer months and into fall. They…
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Can you take the heat? Subscriber and friend Lisa C. took dinner out of the oven last night with a pair of these cute little mini potholders – pinch mitts. Turns out, my oven mitts need replacement and there are…
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Dress up the humble spud for a decorative, delicious dish. This time of year, with family and friends gathering, we use our tried and true recipes to make everyone’s favorites, but it is fun to surprise them. This year one…
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Is air the new oil? Air Fryers are the newest cooking trend, rapidly catching up with the Instant Pot for kitchen appliance popularity. What is an air fryer? Air fryers have been on the market since 2010 but only in…
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Hawaiian marinated fish, rice and vegetable salads with cooked and vegetarian alternatives. I enjoyed a Hawaiian Poke (POH-keh) bowl for lunch at the New York Botanical Garden. Yes – lightly marinated and mostly raw fish like ahi tuna and salmon…
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Using furikake in Japanese cooking is as common as salt & pepper in the U.S. What is Furikake? Furikake (pronounced furee-kah-kay) has been the love object in many kitchens for the past year, like Sriracha or “everything” bagel seasoning were…
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The lowly saltine is coming up in the world. When I suffered through 3 months of morning sickness for each of my three children, saltines were about all I could keep down. Other than that, I’d have a couple with…
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The secret to a salad that is more than an afterthought. I am sometimes disappointed with my homemade salad dressings – too oily, too salty, too blah. Bottled dressings can have corn syrup, MSG, gums and cheap vegetable oils. I…
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Shake, mix, emulsify, blend – vinaigrette without mess. Fresh salads deserve tasty salad dressing and I have found a way to keep my homemade favorites on hand. I fill these salad dressing shakers with great ingredients and leave them in…
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