Food
Delights of chocolate
Ah ... chocolate. Just thinking about eating a good chocolate treat brings a smile to the face of many of us. Scientists are conducting studies even as I write this on why we love chocolate so much. I don’t care what the reason, I just like the...
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Better Butter: Whip it good
Compound butters are an easy and flavorful way to add panache to any meal....
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Peppers — stuff 'em and grill 'em
Inexpensive disposable foil loaf pans offer an easy way to cook and serve these cheese-stuffed grilled peppers. This recipe also works with jalapeno peppers, but some people won’t be able to handle the heat....
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Quick Fix: Sweet & Meaty
Here’s a cool, fresh berry and steak salad for warm summer evenings. It’s a one-dish meal that can be ready in less than 15 minutes....
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For a smart baby, eat more fish
Although fatty fish, such as salmon and tuna, are rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, in recent years the government has warned pregnant women to restrict their intake to avoid exposure to high levels of mercury....
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Grilling, chilling make great gazpacho
Gazpacho may taste great chilled, but the best flavors develop if some of the ingredients are heated first. And since it is grilling season, might as well do it right with a bit of fire roasting....
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Beating the rubber chicken blues
Remember all those cookbooks from the ’80s that promised gourmet microwave meals in minutes?...
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Producing results
I don’t recall what day I finally made it to our local Farmers Market (it’s been a hectic summer) but I do remember I was pleased with what I found. With the rainy, cold spring we had had, I feared there would be little selection of fresh...
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Spend Thrift: Vegetable fried rice makes the most of summer
By design, fried rice is a frugal cook’s dream....
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Travel Notes: A guide to dining in Italy
When I arrived home after spending over two weeks traveling in Italy, a question I got frequently was: “Did you get tired of eating Italian food everyday?”...
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