Penny Kazmier
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Culinary adventures: A savory souvenir from a trip to wine countryJun 16, 2021 6:00 am - While often frustrating, the last year being quarantined also allowed me to have some virtual experiences never possible before. For example, I set alerts for Gesine Pra...
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For Memorial Day: Start off grilling season right with a famed BBQ pork chop sandwichMay 19, 2021 6:00 am - Summer is quickly approaching, signaling the start of a barbecue season that runs unofficially from Memorial Day through Labor Day. For a small group of us that voluntee...
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter with traditions such as Tsoureki, a Greek briocheApr 21, 2021 7:00 am - Spring is here and brings along with it several religious holidays: Easter, Ramadan and Passover. Western Easter was several weeks ago, but Orthodox Easter is being obse...
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Try a smoky, silky, salty, salmon spread for EasterMar 17, 2021 6:00 am - Easter is in a few weeks, so instead of a St. Patrick's Day recipe for corned beef or Irish soda bread, I thought I would share a recipe that would be great for Easter, ...
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Tallerina is retro comfort at its bestFeb 17, 2021 5:00 am - My birthday is tomorrow, and this year I am craving a dinner that reminds me of my childhood, a connection to a more carefree time, and something my mom would make. As I...
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Smoky-savory chicken paprikash gets tweaked through the yearsJan 20, 2021 5:00 am - Chicken Paprikash sounds exotic, and while it is a dish with European roots, it is actually a chicken stew full of flavor, without spicy heat. If you ask me, it is also...
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You can make shiny, tasty chocolates for giving or just eatingDec 16, 2020 5:00 am - If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, pay tribute to Girl Scout Cookies with these chocolate mint copycats
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Thanksgiving wouldn't be as delicious without those favorite side dishesNov 17, 2020 10:00 pm - Norman Rockwell's famous Thanksgiving dinner painting, "Freedom From Want," features a family gathered around a Thanksgiving dinner table. A bowl of composed fruit, cove...
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Celebrating autumn and all things apple with salted caramel cakeOct 21, 2020 6:00 am - There are several things that signal autumn to me - colorful leaves, apples, and pumpkins. Fall is my favorite season. I am guilty of loving everything pumpkin, yes this...
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Using a recipe as a roadmap results in unending choices for dinnerSep 16, 2020 6:00 am - Have you ever found yourself standing in front of your pantry or refrigerator, closer to dinner time than you care to admit, asking yourself, “What am I going to make fo...