Penny Kazmier
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In the U.K., the Branston Pickle adds crunchy, savory kick to sandwichesJan 19, 2016 5:00 am - You can find Branston Pickles in the U.S. at some Mariano's, World Market stores, at Amazon.com and other online retailers. Call your grocer to first ask if the stor...
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Culinary adventures: Never Fail Fudge a foolproof family traditionDec 08, 2015 4:55 am - By Penny Kazmier As a child, the arrival of the white jar with the red lid and blue label full of sticky sweetness, also known as Marshmallow Fluff, was always a sign th...
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Looking for a turkey twist? Try a roasted chicken rollNov 17, 2015 4:00 am - As a child, I could tell Thanksgiving was approaching without looking at a calendar, because my mom would start saving dried heels of bread, or the ends of a loaf, for h...
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Culinary Adventures: Nutty Steph's granola empire born in BarringtonOct 14, 2015 6:00 am - I recently learned of the culinary adventure taken by a friend, Jaquelyn Rieke. Her taste buds, and business mind, led her to open Nutty Steph's, where she hand-crafts m...
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Traveling in search of a perfect toasted cheeseSep 16, 2015 5:00 am - As chilly fall days approach I can't imagine anything more comforting than a warm and gooey grilled cheese sandwich with a hot bowl of tomato soup. The old standby, butt...
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What to do with all those tomatoes? Penne alla Vecchia Bettola, of courseSep 09, 2015 6:00 am - It seemed like a good idea at the time … multiple four packs of tomato plants from my local garden-center, after all they were on sale. Now ripe tomatoes of all shapes a...
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Culinary adventures: Penny's perfectly simple refrigerator dill picklesJul 22, 2015 6:00 am - Garden season is upon us and while I anxiously await picking and eating the vegetables grown from plants I started from seed and nurtured to maturity, it doesn't take lo...
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Culinary adventures: How to get your apple strudel fix without the workJun 16, 2015 6:00 am - Today is National Apple Strudel Day and just the thought of the delicious apple filling inside flaky layers of pastry topped with crunchy sugar crystals makes me want a ...
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Culinary adventures: Hawaiian macaroni salad a barbecue starMay 20, 2015 6:00 am - Memorial Day is right around the corner and barbecue sauce slathered meats will soon be the stars of our picnic menus, but for me it is the dishes that serve in a suppor...
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Culinary adventures: Taste of famous Big Apple cookie leads to tasty baking experimentsApr 22, 2015 6:00 am - I am always looking for unique food when I travel and a recent trip to New York City was no exception. So when Daily Herald Food Editor Deborah Pankey suggested I check ...