Leslie Meredith
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Something to love about sumac: Native staghorn variety makes a tangy add to sweet and savory recipesJul 08, 2024 12:25 pm - Leslie Meredith introduces readers to the versatile, homegrown sumac that goes perfectly with this fresh strawberry cake.
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Rhubarb is popping up in markets, gardens. Here’s one way to enjoy itApr 26, 2024 10:19 am - Fresh rhubarb is already appearing in backyard gardens and markets. Try using your crop to make a compote, which can be spooned on oatmeal, swirled with Greek yogurt, spread on crepes or dolloped on vanilla ice cream. It’s a nostalgic treat that pleases palates young and old.
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Joy of the freezer: Last year’s produce can create these dishes for a sumptuous spring mealMar 28, 2024 10:34 am - March was once known as the hungry month because preserved food would be running low. Refrigerated shipping changed all that. Now, you can preserve fresh seasonal food in the freezer, which I turned into spring vegetable risotto with greens, cheese-stuffed chicken and triple-berry crumble.
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Kid-friendly recipes: Enjoy a medley of tastes, colors and texturesFeb 26, 2024 9:53 am - I came across Ali Slagel’s recipe for Ginger-Lime Chicken in a compilation of kid-friendly recipes in the New York Times. It pairs perfectly with a winter citrus salad that’s been in heavy rotation at Farmhouse School. It turns out that kids love making both dishes as much as they do eating them.
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These three dishes put a Mexican twist on Thanksgiving or any special occasionNov 24, 2023 5:23 am - I learned from the National Audubon Society that turkeys were likely first domesticated by the Mayans of southern Mexico some 2,000 years ago. Today, turkey isn't on man...
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Monsters, spiders and witches, oh, my! Here is a trio of seasonal treats that aren't candyNov 01, 2023 6:33 am - Halloween is great fun, even if it doesn't have the culinary traditions of Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter. Sure, there is the candy. But what about a kids' Halloween ...
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Lucky dogs: Get the kids involved with making delicious pupcakes and dog biscuitsSep 29, 2023 6:22 am - One of the most popular classes I offer includes nothing to eat for the participants. In Best Furry Friends Forever, we make treats for our dogs. Some of the sweet kids ...
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Go green with this scoopable Green Goddess SaladSep 01, 2023 6:33 am - I know from my media days that there is very little overlap between newspaper readers and TikTok users. Yet the social media app - where people make, share and watch 15-...
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Raspberries are in season - here are three ways to prepare themJul 13, 2023 6:22 am - Raspberry season is upon us. Although you can buy raspberries year-round, out-of-season fruit is typically grown in Mexico or Chile. Even in-season raspberries in the gr...
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The refreshing tartness of a rhubarb rose mixture makes a perfect spring cocktailJun 04, 2023 8:10 am - The rhubarb here is rising along with the temperature, which calls for refreshment. This recipe can be made as an alcohol-free mocktail or mixed with sparkling wine for ...
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