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Cool It This Summer
The heat of summer is upon us. Growing up on the farm in Illinois, for me, July and August were centered around baling hay, harvesting oats, and then baling the oat straw. That meant spending those 90-degree-plus, extremely humid days…
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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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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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Salsa Romanoff
From Salsa Cooking
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Toasted Farro Salad with Watermelon and Peaches
Toasting the farro brings out the nutty flavor. The fresh herbs, peaches, and watermelon make for a colorful summertime side dish or main meatless meal.
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Farro, Tomato, and Peach Salad
The nutty flavor of farro, an Italian wheat, mixes well with tomatoes and peaches.