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How to Eat Like an Italian
Do a Google search for “easy recipe ideas,” and you’ll come up with a host of interesting menu suggestions, many of them of Italian origin or character. I find the same Italian presence daily in the various recipes I find…
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Welcome to the Club Sandwich
When my daughter was a teenager, we had a Saturday ritual: lunch at the local diner. Invariably, she would order a chicken club sandwich. It reached a point where the waitress wouldn’t bother to ask her what she wanted; just…
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Bright, Light Spring Vegetable Soups
We still have cold nights, but spring is clearly on the cusp, and Daylight Savings Time is upon us. It’s just the right time to be making spring soups. They’re lighter – mostly broth and possibly milk – and filled…
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The Treasures of Portuguese Cuisine
You’d think that a cuisine that was influenced by the Roman Empire for seven centuries, was enriched by invading Arabs, had a continuing role in the spice trade, and drew influence from South America would be better known among North…
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The Asian Hotpot Is Hot
Remember fondue? Back in the 1960s and 70s, this Swiss-originated pot of melted cheese in which a table of diners dipped chunks of bread was a trendy way to have a fun, communal meal with friends. Soon, there were heated…
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Trending Now: Small Is Beautiful
Have you noticed recent changes at your grocery store? In the past year, mine has installed a new case in the meat and deli section where customers can buy individual meals prepared for cooking. You have your choice of meat,…
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A Simple, Thoughtful Dinner for Your Valentine
From your email, please click on the title to view the photos and comment online. On the Website, you can read past blogs, search for recipes, and browse. Thinking of cooking your own romantic Valentine’s Day dinner rather…
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Singing the Praises of Beef Stew
From your email, please click on the title to view the photos and comment online. On the Website, you can read past blogs, search for recipes, and browse. Now is the time of year that many of us want…
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What the Ancient Romans Could Tell Modern Cooks About Adding Flavor
From your email, please click on the title to view the photos and comment online. On the Website, you can read past blogs, search for recipes, and browse. When Julius Caesar or Pliny the Elder or Augustus wanted to…
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Make Your Own Pizza – So Simple. Really.
From your email, please click on the title to view the photos and comment online. On the Website, you can read past blogs, search for recipes, and browse. How many pizzas have you eaten in your lifetime? And what…
