April 2021
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WOD Challenge 04-11-21 A Perfect Long Weekend
What a memorable weekend this has been, as we participated in the festivities known as Bass Camp in Lake Fork. Fabulous hosts, cooks, fishermen, singers, and just altogether interesting people gathered to fish, eat mouthwatering food, sing and visit around the campfire, play games, and even follow the golf tournament on a camper’s outdoor tv.… Continue reading
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#A to Z Challenge 04-10-21 Jersey’s Obscure Ice Cream Treat
For you ice cream purists, you may think this New Jersey creamery has lost it’s ever loving mind! But for lovers of the Taylor ham (or pork roll as some call it) the confection is an “Only in Jersey” sweet treat. Made at the Cow’s Brow Creamery, this “tayham” treat starts with 2 1/2 pounds… Continue reading
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#A to Z Challenge 04-09-21 Indigenous Foods
I=Indigenous Foods are Coming to Stores and Cafes Soon I am so intrigued at discovering more and more about Indigenous foods and how they are making a place in the world by way of researchers, cafe owners, and farms that are starting to get the word out and the world ready. Too long have the… Continue reading
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#A to Z Challenge 04-08-21 Meet Hercules
No, I am not speaking of the Hercules we all know from classical mythology. I want to introduce you to one of the earliest American chefs, in fact, George Washington’s executive chef! Meet Hercules, a slave from 1770 to 1797. It might have been a long day in the executive kitchen, but when it was… Continue reading
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#A to Z Challenge 04-07-21 Gazoz
In Israel, mixologists are bringing back a nostalgic summer sipper called Gazoz. Back in the early 20th century, a glass of gazoz was a simple drink made up of soda water mixed with sweet fruit syrup. Recently, however, Tel Aviv’s Benny Briga helped revive and update the almost forgotten beverage, keeping the soda and injecting… Continue reading
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