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The things we eat
By Douglas E. Hall The fertile farm fields in the Willamette Valley of Oregon may not seem a legal battlefield over genetically modified produce, but it is. The Willamette Valley is the heart of Oregon’s agriculture country. During spring and summer growing seasons, roadside stands dot the country lanes, and farmers’ markets appear in the [...]
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Chipolte-Peach Salmon
By Alison Hein My husband, Kevin, is one of six children. When we married, I not only inherited a group of wonderful new family members, but also gained multiple new resources who I can quiz about regional cuisine. I often have questions like “What’s the most authentic way to make Boston Baked Beans?” or “Where [...]
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Chipotle-Peach Salmon
by Alison Hein My husband, Kevin, is one of six children. When we married, I not only inherited a group of wonderful new family members, but also gained multiple new resources who I can quiz about regional cuisine. I often have questions like “What’s the most authentic way to make Boston Baked Beans?” or “Where [...]
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Pecan Pumpkin Pie, a tasty Autumn dessert
By Valerie Cario Yes, it may be considered cliche, but absolutely no Thanksgiving dinner is complete without a delicious and creamy pumpkin pie. Even though it wasn’t enjoyed at the first Thanksgiving (although the Pilgrims did eventually figure out how to make a spicy pumpkin pudding), pumpkin pie is undeniably an American tradition. Almost every [...]
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Pecan Pumpkin Pie, a tasty Autumn dessert
By Valerie Cario Photo by: southernfood.about.com Yes, it may be considered cliche, but absolutely no Thanksgiving dinner is complete without a delicious and creamy pumpkin pie. Even though it wasn’t enjoyed at the first Thanksgiving (although the Pilgrims did eventually figure out how to make a spicy pumpkin pudding), pumpkin pie is undeniably an American [...]
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Anonymous donor saves the day for food bank
ENGLEWOOD – The Center for Food Action, (CFA) located here, began distributing Thanksgiving food packages this week to nearly 4,000 families that will be receiving a turkey and all the traditional trimmings thanks to the aid of an anonymous donor, CFA officials said. Executive Director Patricia Espy said, “Food donations have been down all year. [...]
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Hazelnut Praline Sweet Potatoes
Warning! If you are diabetic, dieting, or for any other reason trying to control your sugar intake, read no further. If, however, you are looking for new and wonderful ways to indulge during the holiday season, hazelnut praline sweet potatoes might just be for you. After all, what Thanksgiving spread is complete without sweet, gooey [...]
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Bergen County senior menus listed
By Robyn Nadel Thursday, Nov. 11 Closed-Veterans Day Friday, Nov. 12 Juice, stuffed cabbage, mashed potatoes, Italian blend vegetables, pumpernickel bread, sliced apples. Monday, Nov. 15 Juice, bratwurst with sauerkraut, baked beans, potato salad, club roll, apple sauce. Tuesday, Nov. 16 Juice, stuffed shells with meat sauce (1-cup), tossed salad (1-cup), Italian bread, yogurt. Wednesday, [...]
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Hazelnut Praline Sweet Potatoes
by Alison Hein Warning! If you are diabetic, dieting, or for any other reason trying to control your sugar intake, read no further. If, however, you are looking for new and wonderful ways to indulge during the holiday season, hazelnut praline sweet potatoes might just be for you. After all, what Thanksgiving spread is complete [...]
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Lesley’s Peppery Popcorn Balls
by Alison Hein My son’s girlfriend, Lesley, is a creative and talented cook. Her culinary creations contain unique combinations of ingredients that surprise and delight the palate. I happen to know that Lesley’s favorite snack is freshly popped corn topped with pepper, so when I suggested she join me in my kitchen to transform her [...]
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