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Entries from July 6th, 2007

Pixar movie raises profile of ratatouille the dish

July 6th, 2007 · 2 Comments · Food preparation, recipes

Ratatouille movie makes me want to make ratoutuille the dish. The combination (with many variations) of eggplant, onion, peppers, squash and tomatoes seems to be good no matter how you put it together. Here are some possibilities you might want to pursue.

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Summer fruit salad keeps you and kitchen cool

July 5th, 2007 · No Comments · General

A summer fruit salad of sweet cherries, green grapes and cantaloupe tossed with mint sugar (sugar blended with fresh mint leaves) keeps the kitchen cool and adds an extra dose of coolness thanks to refreshing mint.

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An Independence Day salute to food & freedom

July 4th, 2007 · No Comments · Environment, Healthy eating

The farm bill is on my mind this Independence Day, which isn’t as odd as it may sound. The holiday makes me think of visits to Washington, D.C., where monuments underscore the stirring ideals set forth by this country’s founders. In honor of the Independence Day, here’s a look at some of principles enunciated by [...]

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New potato salad perfect for Fourth of July

July 3rd, 2007 · 1 Comment · recipes

Roasted New Potato Salad makes a great potluck Fourth of July potato salad because it’s easy, unusual and very tasty.

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Can you ‘slip skin off’ fruits and vegetables?

July 1st, 2007 · 3 Comments · Food preparation, General

Skins don’t “slip off” my tomatoes, beets, peaches, or peppers as suggested in recipe instructions. The cling. What am I doing wrong?

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