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Pickles have been around for more than 4000 years with mentions of them in the Tigris Valley in 2030 BC. Julius Caesar fed his troops pickles believing they gave them more stamina and strength. Cleopatra believed in them for her famed beauty. Shakespeare may have been...

. The US government came out with a new set of dietary guidelines earlier this summer recommending 5-7 portions of fruits/vegetables per day. It seems that the majority of people are not getting enough fruits and vegetables. More than one-third of children and more...

This flourless cake, featuring both chocolate and cocoa, is rich, rich, RICH! A thick icing of chocolate ganache glaze takes it over the top. Depending on how you observe Passover, this cake can make a great addition to your Seder since it contains neither flour nor...

  The USDA says thawing your turkey in the refrigerator is the safest method.   If you're preparing your Thanksgiving dinner, experts say today, one week out, you have things on your to-do list. The USDA says thawing your turkey in the refrigerator is the...

Dessert as we know it today has likely only existed since the seventeenth century, according to food historian Deborah Krohn and Yotam Ottolenghi. On a balmy summer evening at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, chef and writer Yotam Ottolenghi walked onto a stage dressed...

  The English were and are great wine lovers. Wine from Hochheim am Main, called "hock", was one of Queen Victoria's favourite wines. As for its health-promoting effects, they used to say: "Good hock keeps off the doc!” Incidentally, the word was and still is...

It’s “that” time of year (that time of year where it’s 100% okay to whip up sweet treats several times a week). It’s the holiday season! Sweets are popping up in staff lunch rooms, they’re on display for-the-taking at banks, and they’re tucked into special,...

Here is an appetizer for your upcoming Thanksgiving party festivities. . Ingredients . 8 oz/225g cream cheese (reduced fat if you dare) 16 oz/500g (2 cups) plain, Greek yogurt (non-fat if that's important for you) 2 Tbsp butter 1 1/2 cups/145g parmesan cheese 14...

  We often put our own spin on recipes.  That is what makes them our own. It is often said that recipes are like road maps.  You should use them the first few times then feel free to improvise and take a detour.  At least that is what we always tell our students. How...

Mustard Recipes, Substitutions, and Cooking Tips Mustard inhibits the growth of yeast BY PEGGY TROWBRIDGE FILIPPONE When the volume as well as the flavor of mustard is important to your recipe: Mix 1 Tablespoon dried mustard, 1 teaspoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon cold water,...

  We find that kids prefer this to be bright yellow and without the breadcrumbs, like the ones found in boxes of your local grocery stores. Serves 4-6 1 pound/450g gluten free pasta 8 ounce/225g casein free vegan cream cheese 1 teaspoon/5ml lemon juice (to loosen...

    World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an...

  We had access to a LOT of apples considering my grandparents renovated a cider mill to live in. We became very adept in finding new uses for the many varieties on the property. . Serves 4 4 pork chops ¼ teaspoon/1ml thyme ½ teaspoon/2ml salt ¼ teaspoon/1ml...

    Emily Pascale 11.1.2024 Lifestyle Friendsgiving is all about gathering with friends to celebrate the season with delicious food and cherished traditions. Like Thanksgiving, it’s a time for creating lasting memories, but with your own personal twist....

    After another long day, I found myself hungry and staring at the shelves in the refrigerator.  I looked down and saw a piece of salmon just sitting there, but what to do with it?  I wanted something simple and quick.  Salmon Chipotle Cakes were my first...