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New Ways to Use Your Abundant Crop of Cherry Tomatoes
I decided to let them grow, since the peas would wither away before the tomatoes grew to any great size, and see what I ended up with. While tomatoes are baking, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
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Happy Fruitcake Month
The earliest documented fruitcakes were created by ancient Roman cooks, who filled a barley mash with pomegranate seeds, raisins and pine nuts. Rich with spices, brown sugar, molasses and brandy, this cake yields a dark treasure trove of goodness.
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Living High on Grits and Tomato Gravy
Some folks like to add minced shallots to their tomato gravy; I do not.3 cups peeled, chopped tomatoes with juice reservedCook the bacon in a skillet or iron pan until done. If feeding real hungry folks, cook twice as much.There are a variety of grits...
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Hominy
There was a time when I could have eaten it for every meal, and probably did. Their mill was a giant mortar and pestle made from a tree stump and a block of wood. There was a very long strong stick used just for the stirring, it had a handle but the lower...
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Greens, Pepper Sauce, and Cornbread: Southern Cuisine
(See recipe below.)Both greens and the salad require a splash of pepper sauce. Place as much cornmeal as needed in a bowl. Even our beloved brothers do not completely understand our bond.Each year we sisters plan a weekend when we can all be together.
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What to do if you get sent a bouquet of roses (or if you buy one for yourself)
She treated hers exactly as I treated mine, except she didn't have another coming in three weeks and maybe appreciated them more.)It's day 9, at left. (In this case, already being in a vase meant it was assembled ahead of time and just sitting around...
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What to do with all that . . . oregano
My favorite dish to make with this variety of oregano is lemony Greek potatoes. To make easy charro beans, soak a pound of pinto beans overnight, then toss in some onion tomato and garlic.
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Winter Fruit Pies with a Twist
(Be careful, this can make a real mess if it boils over!) Let cool.Meanwhile, beat the egg yolks or substitute, stir in flour and salt.Take a small amount of the cranberry mixture and beat it into the egg yolks quickly; then stir the yolk mixture into...
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Balm
My family drank iced tea for most evening meals, and during summer there was always a pitcher of lemonade. It happened when they gave me a drink of milk. It is native to Europe, and is naturalized in the United States from New England west to Ohio and...
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Vanilla Sugar: DIY for an Easy and Elegant Gift
Leave all the bits in the sugar for now, and put it in a glass jar with a tightly fitting lid. When it's ready, sift the sugar so only the vanilla specks and some tiny bits remain.While we waited for our vanilla sugar to age, we searched for just the...
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Au menu du jour: bredes diverses
Bredes; either using plenty of water and cooking for some time which will lead to a kind of soup ('bouillon') or without any water on strong fire which will produce a more consistent result ('fricassee').
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Wheat - you can live without it!
Both the machine and the cookbook are still with me. For special occasions, she would serve chocolate roll with ice cream and chocolate sauce. Invert onto the dish towel, trim off any uneven edges, and roll.
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Dave\'s Garden Book Review: The Best Vegetable Recipes
Often other recipes are included with each vegetable that are designed to inspire the palate and encourage creativity. Summertime means vegetables and with the abundance of fresh offerings from the garden and farmer's markets, it is time to expand our...
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Rhubarb: A Plant for the Ages
This will direct all of the plants energy toward foliage growth rather than flowering.The stalks are best harvested when they are small and tender. Bake 20 minutes more.1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Pumpkin Pie for Your Thanksgiving
My children liked it too, so it was a keeper. I take 2/3 of the dough and roll it out in a circle or a rectangle - depending which pan I'm using - with a rolling pin. Let cool for a while until the crust dough is ready.For the dough I make a well in the...
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Lavender Festivals
Add an additional 2 1/2 cups of water and the lemon juice. There are numerous books and web sites with recipes for making soap and you can experiment to find which recipe suits you best.
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The Subtle Saffron: Growing and Using
There are many lower grades on the market that combine the stamen part of the flower with the stigmas for added weight.Look inside almost any flower, and you will see threadlike filaments.
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Cilantro: From Seedling to Salsa
Probably the most popular use for cilantro is in fresh salsa. As soon as danger of frost has passed, sow seeds 1/4" to 1/2" deep. Cilantro rarely encounters issues with disease or insects.
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Making mincemeat out of green tomatoes
From watermelon rind made intoto green tomatoes made into Vegetarian Green-Tomato Mincemeat, mom created interesting food items to bless her family. I have not tried this, but have heard it tastes great.
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Herb Pastas: Making Healthy Homemade Herb Noodles
(Word to the wise: any ingredient big enough to tear the dough needs to be chopped, cooked, crushed or ground before adding to the dough mixture.) The color of the dough will reflect the ingredients used: from subtle, varying shades of colored noodles,...
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Cabbage: Its History, Uses And Culture
If red cabbage is used, be sure to add vinegar at the start of cooking to retain the bright color.Simmer covered for 30-45 minutes until cabbage is tender. The French word "caboche" literally means "head," so the English name "cabbage" is most likely...
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Save your money: Delicious cups of wonder from the world of COFFEE
The hardest part is selecting mugs that can handle both freezing ice cream and steaming coffee.Spoon ice cream directly into cups, until cups are almost half full. (We use a powerful industrial strength blender and the coffee retains its heat.
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What to do with all that thyme
The plants spread horizontally, forming an attractive carpet. It especially highlights the flavor of carrots, while providing a dramatic color contrast.Thyme leaves can easily be mixed with cream cheese and garlic and spread on a tortilla to flavor a...
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Holiday Meals
Boiled beef, potatoes, carrots, peas, pickled sweet peppers and cucumbers all cut in tiny pieces, that's why I need a day for it! I may do also the stuffed eggs on the same day with the beef salad they don't take much time!On the third day comes the turkey...
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Root Vegetables Combine for a Warming Winter Stew
You can use any sort of potato in stew, both "baking" and "boiling" types. While not strictly necessary, wine will give a lot of depth of flavor to your stew. On the way home from the clinic, we stopped at the grocery store, where Mom rushed in and bought...
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Will the Real Cinnamon Please Stand Up?
Harvest involves pruning, rather than cutting down the trees. When cooking a pot of dried lima beans and onions with ham hocks or a smoked turkey leg, I add a teaspoon of cinnamon and two teaspoons of ground cumin.
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Ahhhhh, Cornbread (Cornmeal)
Today we most often use the self rising brands that come from the grocery stores, and that makes it more convenient, but does alter the flavor and texture somewhat.Here is my favorite, and I have allowed for modern convenience just for you:2 Tablespoons...
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