Food
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The future of Navarran winesAug 18, 2011 11:00 pm - It didn't happen until several days into my tour of northern Spain, but I found that unforgettable view of Navarra. It didn't happen when I was careening down a mountain...
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Desperate and delicious dessertAug 18, 2011 12:00 am - Desperate desserts are hard to come by. Bakers know that cutting time out of baking or prepping is a recipe for disaster. But even desperate cooks need dessert. Today’s...
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After-school snacks worth rushing home forAug 17, 2011 11:00 am - Sometimes peanut butter and crackers or a piece of fruit just isn't enough for the kids after a long day of learning. To keep snacking interesting, try one of these simp...
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Creative school lunchesAug 17, 2011 6:15 am - Getting creative with kids' lunches can be a bit of a minefield. It can be hard enough to get them to embrace new foods at home, never mind when they are surrounded by f...
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Sampling fruit from the Achatz family treeAug 16, 2011 3:45 pm - The culinary gene runs strong in the Achatz family. And in the span of a week I was fortunate enough to sample contemporary Thai cuisine served at Grant Achatz's Next an...
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Mom visits Italy on road to new careerAug 16, 2011 12:00 am - Julie Szimon's career path has taken its turns. After working several years as an office manager, she stayed home to raise her three children and opened an embroidery bu...
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Blueberry BlendiesAug 16, 2011 12:00 am - 1 package (15 ounces) frozen wild blueberries 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons honey Pinch cinnamon (optional) Pinch cardamom (optional) In a blender, combine all ingre...
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Plum Gorgeous Almond TartAug 16, 2011 12:00 am - Dough 3 cups all-purpose flour ⅓ cup sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, slightly softened 1 egg yolk 3-6 tablespoons heavy cream or cold water Filling 1 cup whole or sl...
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Tortellini Veggie SkewersAug 16, 2011 12:00 am - ½ yellow bell pepper 12 cooked tortellini 6 whole black olives 6 cherry tomatoes 1 slice deli turkey 1 slice provolone cheese Cut the yellow pepper into 6 stri...
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Creamy Tart With Pecan Crust and BerriesAug 16, 2011 12:00 am - Crust 1 cup chopped pecan pieces ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 stick (½ cup) cold butter, cut into pieces Dash of salt Filling 8 ounces neufchatel (...