by Mad Dog
Eating out used to be fun. You ate good food in a nice atmosphere, usually ordering things you wouldn’t — or couldn’t — make at home, and best of all you didn’t have to slave over a hot microwave or clean up...
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by Mad Dog
It’s not easy being good these days, especially when it comes to food. One day the staffs of life — coffee, chocolate, and wine — are evil, the next day they’re health foods. Packages proclaim their contents...
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by Kendra Wiseman
Two glasses of merlot provide the only splash of color in the white-on-white loft. Minimalist art fixtures and goateed waiters make up a contemporary backdrop for a roomful of crisply dressed diners. This is...
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by Kendra Wiseman
Since soy first entered the mainstream consumer consciousness, there's been a whole lot of hype surrounding this innocuous little legume. Vegetarians swear by it and health writers have heralded soy as the next...
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by Nina Gass
The first thing that gets neglected with a busy, hectic lifestyle is eating right and eating healthy. Those on the run turn to fast food, microwave meals, and junk food to fill the gap, adding inches to their...
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by Vanessa Balchen
By Vanessa Balchen
We eat a lot of pizza in this house; at least once a week I throw the dough together in the KitchenAid and let it rise for 24 hours in the refrigerator before I turn out a couple of...
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by Vanessa Balchen
by Vanessa Balchen
I know, you're probably thinking "Poor Vanessa, something happened to her cheesecake, its so flat". Nope, nothing happened other than I wasted way too much time doing taxes and...
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by Vanessa Balchen
by Vanessa Balchen
Yes it's there...see those delicate flecks of green and how they contrast so tastily with the deep, rich brown of the chocolate...really, it is as good as it looks. Yes I know everyone...
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by Vanessa Balchen
by Vanessa Balchen
Asparagus is so delightful and tasty when it's
grilled or roasted. But if you're looking for
something different then try this easy asparagus
risotto.
Springtime Asparagus...
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by Vanessa Balchen
by Vanessa Balchen
As a young girl, me and my friends would have slumber parties and invariably we'd play Light As A Feather. In case you aren't familiar, it's a game where one girl lays down on her back and...
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by Linda Mondoux
By Linda Mondoux
I know it was irrational, maybe even a little selfish. But I was determined that my extra large, rectangular roasting pan would make the move from our two-storey house to our small —...
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by Vanessa Balchen
by Vanessa Balchen
Grain salads are so versatile and accommodating. I absolutely adore tabbouleh...but it must be made with tomatoes so fresh they scream when you slice them...and it's just not tomato...
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by Linda McCloud
Tips for making a great cup of coffee
There is just something about that first cup of coffee in the morning. No cup ever tastes as good or is as wanted as that first cup. Yet, there are steps we can take...
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by David Womack
It’s hard to talk about fresh produce without mentioning California. In the world of fruits and vegetables, California epitomizes abundance. Yes, folks may have come here for the gold, but they stayed for the...
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by David Womack
South African wines have come of age, and it has only taken 300 years for it to happen. To be fair, South African wines have undergone a major renaissance in only the past decade. A new generation of...
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by Vanessa Ryan
The movie "Sideways" made wines and wine tasting trendy again. Of course, the love of fine wine has always been with us, but the movie brought out new devotees. Depending on where you live, it's not...
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