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The Classic Beauty of Greek Cuisine
If you were asked to name the most popular cuisine in the world, would you know that it’s Greek? Yet TasteAtlas, the online travel guide, used 477,287 ratings for more than 15,000-plus cuisines; Greek food edged out Italian, not 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…
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Sandwiches for Summertime
I tend to associate this time of year with the ultimate convenience food – the humble sandwich. The beauty of this meal is that you can put almost any food you love between two slices of bread. It’s not just…
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Looking for a High-Protein, Low-Cal, Low-Fat Ingredient?
It’s springtime at last. And I’m thinking about lighter meals and ways to use the fresh vegetables of the season. I’m also continuing to think about how to follow my own advice and lower my meat consumption. In my house,…
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Mac and Cheese – the World’s Most Beloved Comfort Food
Is it macaroni and cheese, mac and cheese, or macaroni cheese? Depends on where you’re from. In Canada, the U.S., and the U.K., there are different names, but it’s essentially the same dish that’s at least hundreds of years old.…
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Salads for Winter Warmth. Seriously.
Many of us in the northern U.S. are experiencing bone-chilling cold these days, and the first thing that comes to mind for dinner is probably not salad. Instead, we are more likely hankering for a nice filling stew or another…
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This Spud’s For You
Spuds get no respect. I was reminded of that when, this past week, we needed a no-nonsense evening meal. A late meeting meant that we would not be dining until about 8:30, so we needed a fast repast. Thanks to…
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What’s For Lunch?
A long-time Farmboy reader wants some ideas for lunch. She’s often at home during the day, and she wants a lunch that’s satisfying, but doesn’t take a lot of time to prepare. Something other than canned soup. She’s like a…
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How Do You Say Cheese?
Thinking about amplifying the flavor of dishes in my last blog led me to think more about adding cheese to a variety of dishes. In this day and age, there’s no lack of choices concerning cheeses. That’s progress. Growing up,…
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Do Something Different with Holiday Treats
What can you do with all of those leftover Christmas goodies? Some will be taking up space in the fridge, others clogging your counter or cupboard space. We don’t want to waste food or end up with a science project.…
