Leslie Meredith
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A bright and beautiful side dish for your holiday tableNov 19, 2021 5:00 am - Create new traditions and make lasting memories by inviting kids into your kitchen this Thanksgiving. A team effort makes preparing the feast less daunting and more fun,...
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Two comfort food favorites are given a seasonal spin to broaden kids' palatesOct 27, 2021 6:00 am - One way to broaden kids' palates is to expose them to a wide variety of foods, flavors and textures. Doing so helps overcome their tendency toward neophobia or a fear of...
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Late summer bounty: With zucchini and eggplant plentiful, it's time to make baba ganoushSep 29, 2021 6:00 am - While we've entered the autumn season technically, the long stretches of hot, dry weather have played with the harvest calendar. Late summer vegetables like zucchini and...
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An heirloom watermelon experiment explodes with fruit and flavorSep 01, 2021 6:00 am - I've lived on a farm for almost five months, and I still mistakenly refer to the huge 19th-century barn as the shed once in a while. But I've gotten used to having a bur...
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Pull out the map: Geography lesson adds color to class on making homemade kimchiJul 28, 2021 6:00 am - When cooking with kids, I find it helpful to pull out a map. The history of food and how geography and culture shaped dishes can require a few spins of the globe to unra...
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Alluring alliums are endlessly enchanting and, yes, edibleJun 23, 2021 6:00 am - Garlic may have a reputation for warding off vampires and other evil spirits, but it also may protect against disease, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties. The sa...
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Something old, something new: Two ways to enjoy rhubarb when it's at its bestMay 26, 2021 6:00 am - I moved from the 'burbs to a historic 2-plus-acre farmstead last month. One of the first perennial plants to greet me when I arrived was a 15-foot-long rhubarb patch. I ...
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Color Easter eggs naturally, with a bit of help from kitchen staplesMar 31, 2021 6:00 am - After the cold, dark days of winter, we welcome the new growth of spring. Since the vernal equinox on March 20, our daylight hours have been gradually increasing. Ba...
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Bright green and orange lasagna can brighten winter with comfort, tooFeb 24, 2021 5:00 am - As I look out my window, all I see is white snow and gray skies. Maybe you are like me and are craving some color, especially on your plate. With bright green and vivid ...
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January brings sunshine in the form of oranges, grapefruit, pomelos and moreJan 27, 2021 5:00 am - January brings sunshine in the form of oranges, grapefruit, pomelos and more