Some nights, like most foods, are just better with bacon. Last night was one of those for us. Granting himself a rare moment of “bacon clearance”, the hubs whipped up a batch of Manhattans, and we happily spoiled our dinner in front of the fire. Make these as spicy (or not) as you like! Chipotle […]
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I was raised in a small, upland community where Miracle Whip was as common as mayonnaise and Dijon mustard was considered posh. Today, gratefully, the culinary scene has improved a bit. Especially during the summer months, when the town’s weekly farmers market features a more creative array of fruits, vegetables, and assorted small-batch baked and
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Everyone has their favorite chili recipe; this is ours! We are lucky enough to have hunters in our household and a freezer stocked with wild, lean, ground venison. And it makes the most spectacular chili without a hint of “gamey” flavor. This recipe is very flexible as well, so simply use chicken, turkey, or ground
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Years ago, I read an article in a respected food and lifestyle magazine celebrating the world’s most perfect sandwich: The Vietnamese Bahn Mi. Not only had I never heard of this marvel until the mature age of 34, I had no clue how to procure the ingredients to make one while in rural PA. So my
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