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Cooking Meat: It Doesn’t Have To Be Tough
Comfort food season is upon us, now that autumn has arrived. When I was growing up, one of my favorite comfort meals was a braised chuck roast. Thanks to our farm that fattened 150 prime beef cattle, we had the…
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You Gotta Have Tart!
“Lemon tree very pretty, and the lemon flower is sweet, But the fruit of the poor lemon is impossible to eat.” Remember that Trini Lopez song from back in the mid-1960s? Great tune, but way off base from a culinary…
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What’s So Great About Sweet and Tart?
It was the simplest of meals, but tasty and filling: grilled pork chops and peaches with a simple salad. It all starts with the chops. A good pork chop needs some fat attached. That fat not only keeps the meat…
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Grilling and Entertaining – A Labor Day of Love
I bet you’re looking forward to Labor Day Weekend – the summer’s bookend, a time to enjoy the harvest, get together with friends and family, and bid goodbye to these languid months. As for me, we’ll be entertaining my sister-in-law…
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When Grill Meets Vegetable
Grilling is the perfect way to take full advantage of fresh vegetables. The high heat boils out some of the water and enhances the natural flavors. Whether you have a gas or a charcoal grill, you can make a great…
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Future Food Sources: Reaping What We Sow
Here north of Boston, July was not a good month for vegetable gardens. Record rainfall. Cold temperatures. And a bumper crop of weeds. As for the vegetables, the tomatoes were not ripening as they should, and others were slow to…
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Reach for a Peach
With peaches hitting the local farm stands, it’s tempting to grab a few. But peaches are not just for snacks and dessert. That sweet, juicy fruit is a fantastic pairing in a number of summertime main dishes. That wasn’t my…
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How Do You Say “Custard” in Greek?
During a trip to New York City last month, we spent one evening with friends over dinner at a family-owned Greek restaurant in Astoria, Queens. This delightful area of the city abounds with a plethora of colorful restaurants featuring cuisine…
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Blueberry Ice Cream
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