Food
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Winery experiments with aging wine in oceanFeb 20, 2013 12:51 pm - CHARLESTON, S.C. — A small boat with four cases of California wine has left Charleston Harbor and will submerge the wine in the ocean for three months to age it. Napa Va...
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Frugal living: Get the most juice from your citrus fruitsFeb 20, 2013 10:58 am - Heating citrus such as lemons and limes in your microwave for 20 seconds will help you get more juice when squeezing them. Using a reamer can help get more juice, too. T...
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Homemade Vanilla ExtractFeb 20, 2013 5:50 am - 1 cup vodka, 40 percent alcohol 6 Madagascar vanilla beans Pour vodka into a 10-ounce glass bottle with tight fitting lid. Alternatively, use vodka bottle if possible. ...
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Oscar entertaining made easy? It’s formulaic!Feb 20, 2013 5:32 am - Canapes may sound stuffy, but they actually are the ultimate in ease when it comes to party food. Plus, they look great and can be combined in endless ways to suit any t...
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Stovetop Popcorn Many WaysFeb 20, 2013 5:20 am - 2-3 tablespoons olive oil (depending on size of the pot) 1/3-½ cup popcorn kernels (depending on size of the pot) Fine-grain sea salt or other seasoned toppings Heat an ...
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On the Fridge: Quick-cooking couscous makes crunchy cakesFeb 20, 2013 5:10 am - The Washington Post Adding warm components amplifies winter salads. In this light main course, with little effort, quick-cooking couscous is turned into crunchy disks th...
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Dressing up popcorn for an Oscars viewing partyFeb 20, 2013 5:00 am - Of all of the awards shows I love to watch (and I love to watch them all), the Oscars is my favorite. And it’s a great excuse to throw a party. Many of my friends do the...
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Party CanapesFeb 20, 2013 4:13 am - Bases 24 multigrain crackers 24 thin slices of seedless cucumber 24 toasted baguette slices 24 purchased phyllo cups (found in the grocer’s freezer section) Garlic-herbc...
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Homemade vanilla extract adds intensity to home-baked treatsFeb 20, 2013 4:00 am - Great vanilla extract holds the power to elevate ordinary food from boring to bold. For my signature gift cookies, for example, I invest in pricey Madagascar Bourbon van...
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Changes in store for Bartlett farmers marketFeb 19, 2013 12:07 pm - The Bartlett farmers market will end an hour later this year to give commuters more time to get their pick of locally grown fruits and vegetables. The new hours will kee...