M. Eileen Brown
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Some rules of soup-making should never be brokenMar 01, 2023 5:00 am - It was a rookie mistake, and I was sorry the minute I did it. My perfectly lovely Creamy Mushroom Orzo Soup would turn into a gooey, gloppy mess after one night in the f...
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Hearty, winter-friendly soups needn't add to your waistlineFeb 02, 2023 10:00 pm - We're in the thick of it now. It's the dead of winter, and we soup lovers need something with a little more staying power. And, while I love a good creamy or cheesy bowl...
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Keep a check on holiday calories with hearty 'House' soupDec 07, 2022 5:00 am - When I look at my calendar for December, all I see are calories. It's a land mine of get-togethers, restaurant meals and outings that add up to a January of regret. I su...
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Stretch your culinary skills on this silky roasted carrot soupNov 01, 2022 11:00 pm - OK, I know that carrot cashew soup will not be everyone's cup of broth, but bear with me on this one. Yes, it's vegan. Yes, it's healthy. Yes, it's kind of weird. It is ...
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Let potato soup take a tip from baked potatoes on toppingsOct 05, 2022 6:00 am - What is a baked potato, really, if nothing more than a canvas for a scrumptious variety of toppings? Crumbled bacon. Shreds of sharp cheddar cheese. A dollop of sour cre...
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'A place that never leaves you': Why Daily Herald VP left the paper and came back - twiceOct 04, 2022 1:00 am - OK, let's get this part out of the way. I quit the Daily Herald … twice. Once, to try my hand at freelancing. The other time I went to a competitor. The important...
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Juicy BLT or soup? Either way, it's tomatoes at their bestSep 07, 2022 6:00 am - Who doesn't like a classic BLT, especially at summer's end when the tomatoes are at their juicy peak? Loaded with crispy bacon, crunchy lettuce, a dollop of mayo and the...
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A cool gazpacho is a happy medium in a hot, sticky AugustAug 03, 2022 6:00 am - It's August, and I'm hot. It's August, and I'm cold. Between the blistering heat and the ubiquitous overcompensating air conditioners, it seems like there is no happy me...
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Improving on watermelon no easy feat except for this gazpachoJul 06, 2022 6:00 am - Some foods are perfect just as Mother Nature made them - there's no need to lift a finger. No need to improve on them. I would put a juicy slice of watermelon on a hot s...
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Summer can be prime for that Instant Pot, so don't store it awayJun 08, 2022 6:00 am - Like most of us, I have several items that get put away in the summer - coats, sweaters, winter wreaths, ice scrapers and, for some reason, my Instant Pot. I'm not sure ...