M. Eileen Brown
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A cool gazpacho is a happy medium in a hot, sticky AugustAug 05, 2022 6:30 am - It's August, and I'm hot. It's August, and I'm cold. Between the blistering heat and the ubiquitous overcompensating air conditioners, it seems like there is no happy me...
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Improving on watermelon no easy feat except for this gazpachoJul 09, 2022 7:31 am - Some foods are perfect just as Mother Nature made them - there's no need to lift a finger. No need to improve on them. I would put a juicy slice of watermelon on a hot s...
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Summer can be prime for that Instant Pot, so don't store it awayJun 11, 2022 7:52 am - Like most of us, I have several items that get put away in the summer - coats, sweaters, winter wreaths, ice scrapers and, for some reason, my Instant Pot. I'm not sure ...
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Miso adds a beautiful layer of flavor to so many dishesMay 06, 2022 6:23 am - Please don't judge me, but I own a miso muddler. Yes, I've become the gadget girl when it comes to kitchen thingamajigs. It was the only way to survive the relentless dr...
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The color, nutrients of spring greens highlight this soupMar 18, 2022 10:06 am - It's that time of year when the color green takes center stage. No, we're not talking about the “wearing of the green” or even the drinking of the green (beer). We're ta...
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Let this quick and easy vegetarian borscht warm the soulFeb 18, 2022 5:20 am - There are a lot of things we don't agree on these days. Yet, a steaming bowl of soup on a cold winter night is almost universally agreed upon to be good for the soul. Co...
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It's all a healthy balancing act with this creamy curryJan 14, 2022 5:24 am - Like many of you, I am trying to kick-start the new year with healthy choices. Out with cookies, candy and nog - in with fresh fruits and vegetables and all things good ...
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Two soups offer warmth and ease for a hectic holiday seasonDec 03, 2021 5:15 am - There will be days ahead in the upcoming swirl of the holidays when you crave something warm, healthy and easy to make. And so, in the spirit of giving, we are offering ...
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A spin on familiar ingredients can get you out of a cooking rutNov 05, 2021 6:21 am - It's not easy getting out of your culinary comfort zone - even if you do consider yourself a somewhat adventurous cook. I may make 100 different kinds of soup, but the t...
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So, like Goldilocks, cooking farro takes trying it to get it rightOct 14, 2021 6:14 am - This farro is too hard. This farro is too soft. Unlike Goldilocks, I find it darn near impossible to get this ancient whole grain wheat just right. Do I soak it overnigh...