M. Eileen Brown
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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 ...
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Miso adds a beautiful layer of flavor to so many dishesMay 04, 2022 6:00 am - Please don't judge me, but I own a miso muddler. Yes, I've become the gadget girl when it comes to kitchen thingamajigs. It was the only way to survive the relentless dr...
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The color, nutrients of spring greens highlight this soupMar 16, 2022 6:00 am - It's that time of year when the color green takes center stage. No, we're not talking about the “wearing of the green” or even the drinking of the green (beer). We're ta...
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Let this quick and easy vegetarian borscht warm the soulFeb 16, 2022 5:00 am - There are a lot of things we don't agree on these days. Yet, a steaming bowl of soup on a cold winter night is almost universally agreed upon to be good for the soul. Co...
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It's all a healthy balancing act with this creamy curryJan 12, 2022 5:00 am - Like many of you, I am trying to kick-start the new year with healthy choices. Out with cookies, candy and nog - in with fresh fruits and vegetables and all things good ...