Entries in Food and Eating (85)

Mastering your marinade

Friday, September 5, 2008 at 10:06AM
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I admit it. When it comes to grilling, I’m not a marinade kind of girl. Instead I like the simple preparation of sprinkling my meat with salt, brushing the grill with a little oil, and searing on both sides. But as I tested marinade recipes for this article, I began to change my tune.
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Recipe for a perfect BLT

Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 10:37PM
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I just ate what I would consider the most perfect BLT. The smell of hot bacon grease still lingers in the air, and my computer balances nicely on my full tummy.
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Read the Label

Monday, August 4, 2008 at 03:54PM
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Whenever I’m out shopping, I’m always looking at labels. I like to know where the things I buy come from. Whether it’s jeans, shoes, sunglasses, or furniture, US laws state it must contain a country of origin. But that same law has not applied to our food. Until now.
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Plank Cooking

Monday, August 4, 2008 at 02:50PM
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Getting tired of the same old burgers and dogs on the grill? Next time you light up your barbecue, try cooking with wood planks. Cooking with wood imparts your meat and vegetables with a light smoky flavor without overwhelming the delicate flavors. It also protects fragile items, like fish, from drying out during the cooking process.
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Glorious Summer Fruit

Monday, August 4, 2008 at 02:33PM
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Each summer I eagerly anticipate the arrival of fresh berries, apricots, and peaches. My mom calls me a blueberry vacuum based on the fact I can eat half a flat in just one sitting.
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