Penny Kazmier
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Culinary Adventures: No reason to get angry over roasted tomato arribbiataSep 17, 2013 6:00 am - Whether heirloom, cherry or beefsteak tomatoes seem to be abundant right now, especially if you have them growing in your garden. Personally, my garden didn't yield the ...
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Culinary adventures: Souffle recipe treasured souvenir from Mediterranean cruiseAug 21, 2013 6:00 am - What's the first image that enters your mind when you think of a cruise? Food, right? Endless buffets, poolside snacks and stately dinners are all part of the cruise exp...
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Culinary adventures: An attempt to recreate a restaurant dessert proves deliciousJul 16, 2013 5:00 am - Have you ever returned to a restaurant your mind set on that one favorite dish only to find out it's been taken off the menu? Yeah, me too. Most recently I headed back t...
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Culinary adventures: Chicago outing opens eyes to worldly cuisine, cocktailsJun 19, 2013 6:00 am - A few weeks ago I ventured to downtown Chicago with a group of foodie friends for an afternoon of eating, drinking and a cooking class unlike any I have ever experienced...
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Culinary adventures: California roll morphs from sushi to saladMay 20, 2013 6:00 am - The weather has finally gotten warmer and my thoughts have turned from stews to salads. So I was thrilled to judge a salad competition in my community. The opportunity g...
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Culinary adventures: Uncovering vanilla's savory sideApr 16, 2013 11:00 am - What ingredient is present in most every sweet treat and also serves a supporting role in some savory recipes too? Vanilla! You'd be surprised by the difference even jus...
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Culinary adventures: Crock pot good for more than soups and stewsJan 15, 2013 10:30 am - If you're like me, you own a slow cooker, but it sits in the back of a cabinet and doesn't get used for much more than the occasional stew or soup. Truthfully, I usually...
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Make-ahead souffle roll the perfect Christmas presentDec 18, 2012 5:00 am - Christmas is my favorite time of the year. I've always looked forward to baking holiday cookies, eating special appetizers and the awe on my children's faces when they s...
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Tips for navigating the tasty world of food festivalsNov 14, 2012 4:00 am - Like a candy store to a kid, a hardware store to a handyman, or a fabric store to a fashion designer, that's what a food and wine festival is to a “foodie” like me. Bein...
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Making mango chutney, sharing memoriesOct 16, 2012 8:00 am - Some time ago I was at a party when the host mentioned that her mother had shipped a bottle of homemade mango chutney via overnight delivery so it could be on the evenin...