Food
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If Dry January is too daunting, try drinking less but better
Jan 13, 2025 2:07 pm - Dry January isn’t for everyone. Fortunately, another movement is rumbling throughout the wine world: Drink less, but better.
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Flavorful chorizo brings meaty depth to a paprika pinto bean soup with collard greens
Jan 13, 2025 1:58 pm - Meat is the star of most stews, with vegetables and aromatics sometimes feeling like an afterthought. But meat can make an excellent accent ingredient in a pot of silky greens and creamy beans.
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Make room for shrimp: The party favorite’s also a low-cal source of lean proteinJan 08, 2025 6:04 am - Not only is shrimp a great source of lean protein, but also it’s low in calories, making it a fantastic choice for those looking to create lighter, healthier meals without sacrificing flavor.
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The perfect lunch: Potato Leek Soup takes inspiration from culinary idolsJan 08, 2025 5:57 am - If Julia Child, Ina Garten and Gale Gand came to lunch, M. Eileen Brown would serve this Potato Leek Soup, which draws on inspiration from all three culinary giants.
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This chilled asparagus side dish goes the distanceJan 08, 2025 4:53 am - This story begins with a friend asking me for ideas of what dish he could take to a dinner party. A 90-minute drive to said party meant just about anything he cooked at his house would be way overcooked by the time he arrived. He asked: “How about asparagus?”
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These savory pancakes can be made with just about any vegetable
Jan 07, 2025 5:35 am - Way back in March, one dreary, drizzly morning, I made buttermilk pancakes. That’s how our rainy-day pancake tradition began. If this was a tradition we’d keep, the pancakes would have to be savory sometimes, too.
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What’s on the table in 2025? Some predicted trends in food
Jan 07, 2025 5:17 am - What’s in the cards for foodies in 2025? Some predict passions for Korean flavors, crunchy textures, international snacking, exotic fruit, aquatic (seaweed and such) ingredients and sustainability.
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How much protein do you really need?
Jan 07, 2025 5:01 am - A trip around the grocery store shows the word “protein” slapped on practically everything — protein potato chips, protein waffles, protein cookies and protein snack bars galore. But while the protein marketing push may be getting out of hand, there is solid evidence that we may benefit from getting more than the recommended dietary allowance (RDA).
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After 16 years of writing about wine, columnist says farewell
Jan 06, 2025 11:22 am - Columnist Dave McIntyre reflects on how wine and our perspective of it have changed in the 16 years he’s been writing for the The Washington Post.
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The dill of a lifetime? In a nation that’s enduring its own sour patch, the pickle dominated 2024
Jan 06, 2025 11:20 am - At the intersection of health and edginess, traditionalism and hipsterism, the pickle in 2024 found itself at the center of the American culinary scene.