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Nothing beats the taste of freshly baked goodies such as cookies, brownies or bread. However, you may not always be able to enjoy them as fresh as they came out of the oven every time you want to. Bakeries would do everything to assure you that the baked goods you…
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by Jane Booth When preparing for a Valentine’s party it’s always great to have a theme attached to your occasion. This way, your guests will be much more excited about the big day and feel like more of a part of the party — whether it’s fancy dress costumes or…
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When it comes to prime rib and there are two basic camps. One side says you must cook it with the bones attached. The idea is that the bones give more flavor to the meat. The other side says that the meat can be just as flavorful without the bones,…
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Sometimes you want something cold to drink, but the usual water, soda, or iced tea just won’t do. You want something rich, creamy and thick. This is the perfect occasion for a milkshake. Milkshakes are available at your local fast-food joint, but these made-from-a-mix milkshakes don’t offer much in the…
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Often (unfairly) overlooked in the typical American diet, beans are something of a nutritional-and economical-powerhouse. Some studies have indicated that they could actually reduce the risk of developing certain chronic diseases, such as colon cancer. They can also help lower your cholesterol, which is one of the leading causes of…
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Food safety is something that every cook needs to take seriously. With 81 million cases of food-borne sickness occurring every year in the United States, it’s important to understand how food poisoning can be prevented. Thankfully, most people who get sick as a result of contaminated food recover quickly and…
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Grilled seafood can be a delightful culinary experience if done right. Many people shy away from seafood because they don’t know what to do with it. Seafood makes a tasty, healthy meal on the grill. Did you know most fish has less than half the fat of beef? I would…
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Whether you’ve traveled the world or still live in the town you grew up in, chances are you’ve tried the regional cuisine of a distant place. One great thing about the United States is that it’s a country with so much culinary diversity. Some of our signature dishes come from…
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It’s a sad fact that these days it has become almost essential to marinade most cuts of meat, unless you intend to casserole them. I’ll go into why that is the case a bit later on, but for the time being let’s just examine why we use marinades at all….
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by Holle Abee Kids love October 31. From dressing up in their favorite costume to trick-or-treating to attending spooky parties, Halloween is one of the best times of the year for most children. Unfortunately, the foods generally associated with these fall festivities can be really scary. But by substituting healthier…