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Fall Favorites – Butternut Squash + Apple Soup
The days and nights are getting a little bit cooler, crickets are chirping outside our windows at the most unfortunate times to wake us from a deep slumber, Halloween decorations are showing up at the...
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Myth or Truth: What’s the deal with coconut water?
We’re not the only ones to note the sudden popularity of the new must-have drink, coconut water. One of our reders, @WaffleW on Twitter, asked, “What’s the deal with coconut water? I’d never heard...
View ArticleSomething sweet for your Valentine – Sea Salt Caramels
Success in the kitchen is all about planning ahead – from making shopping lists to weekly meal plans to thinking about special meals weeks in advance. Today we’re sharing a recipe idea for affordable...
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So Where Are You From? – Caribbean Carambola-Strawberry Sorbet (or Granita)
Star fruit. Carambola. Whatever you call it, the sweet-tart fruit is a rare treat if you live in a non-tropical climate. In the Washington, D.C., area in February, carambola can be purchased for $2 at...
View ArticleBacon-wrapped Matzo Balls. No…seriously.
“A million bubbies sigh.” ~ Chef Michael Kiss “Oy! The delicious sacrilege!” Stacey exclaimed to her Facebook friends when she posted a photo of bacon-wrapped matzo balls she made last month. It’s the...
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An “Ode to Brine.” Recipe as Poetry.
By: Stacey Viera, Non-poet A chicken, with bones, weight of four pounds. Doth await a bath of salt. But first! One halved orange. Bay leaves. Fresh herbs. Into the saucepan a half-liter of water and...
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Say ‘hello’ to Squooshi! (And act fast for a coupon code!)
Squooshi. Who knew that one funny little word would change a mom’s life? (Or at least her shopping habits.) If you’re a mother to little ones, you know that kids adore the “pouches,” those little...
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*Here’s* the Beef! Stew
Hearty beef stew. Doesn’t that sound great? [Insert gripes about winter weather here.] What’s that? You’re a vegetarian? Ah, well, try this mango and black bean stew (substitute chicken for more...
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