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When life gives you cucumbers, make pickles. Pickles are vegetables that have been preserved in brine, which is a solution of vinegar, salt, and spices. Pickles can be made from a variety of vegetables, to include cucumbers, radishes, cauliflower and…
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A biology lesson about eggplants. Eggplant (also known as aubergine) is enjoyed by carnivores and vegetarians all over the world. It is adaptable and there is no shortage of ways it can be prepared. It will absorb the flavor of…
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Timely nuggets of information and ideas we want to share with you. It’s BBQ season! There are three primary condiments people reach for during BBQ season – mayonnaise, mustard, and hot sauce/ketchup. How to choose which brands to buy? Here…
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“Love is in the air. No wait, that’s BBQ. Never mind.” – Anonymous We are still in barbecue season, even though Labor Day has come and gone. This is partly due to global warming, and partly due to COVID because…
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An Important Pantry Staple. Miso is a Japanese fermented soybean paste that adds a savory element to food. It is made by fermenting soybeans with salt and kõji (a mold) and sometimes rice, barley, seaweed or other ingredients. Over weeks…
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Culinary trends to chew on. I love food and cooking, so I am always eager to know what new food trend is around the corner. Chefs, amateur cooks, supermarkets and gourmet food shops also want to know what the food…
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We all know we should eat more vegetables, so here is an intro! Nancy and I know that a plant-based diet is healthy, so we have asked Paige Host to inspire us. This is the first of a multi-part series…
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Bowls aren’t just for soup anymore, but entire meals. Bowl Food is trending and has been for several years. Bowl Food, for the uninitiated, is healthy colorful food eaten out of a bowl. It can be breakfast, lunch, dinner or…
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Cooking every meal? You deserve new tools. My lettuce, berries and herbs need to last at least a week so that I can avoid the grocery store while sheltering at home. I have added kitchen tools to keep produce fresh. …
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