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Church Lady Pumpkin Pie With A Sinful Tweak

Looking for a heavenly helping of dessert this holiday season? Guest Eater Erin shares her family’s favorite pumpkin pie. It’s from a nice little church lady … but it’s got a wicked twist. Continue reading Read more

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Giardiniera: Canning Beyond Jams And Jellies

Canning is old hat for guest Eater Erin, but she usually sticks to the sweet stuff. And as much as she’d like to live on jam alone, she realized it was time to give her preserving skills a vegetable boost. To balance out her pantry, she offers up a zippy Italian antipasto favorite. Continue reading Read more

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Five Easy Ways To Get Stuck On Honey

Many medicines in Egyptian times were based on honey including cures for sterility and impotence. Medieval seducers plied their partners with Mead, a fermented drink made from honey. Lovers on their “Honeymoon” drank mead and it was thought to “sweeten” the marriage. Continue reading Read more

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photo credit to Aaron Otis Photography 2014


July
Watermelon is the perfect summer food. It hydrates, it cools, it's sweet and juicy. We have some great ideas for your table, including a salad, ceviche cups, popsicles and cocktails. Get ready to beat the heat with us!