Tag: cookbook reviewer
member name: Jennifer Wickes
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February 16, 2007 09:55 PM EST --
Most people, when they hear of New Jersey, they think of the airport in Newark, crazy drivers, pollution, littering and obnoxious people. When my husband told us we were moving from California to New Jersey, . . . more
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March 17, 2007 11:02 PM EDT --
Sometimes, the best cookbooks are the ones that are hard to find. They are not the celebrity chef cookbooks, they are the community cookbooks, the spiral bound cookbooks, the out-of-print cookbooks or . . . more
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February 02, 2007 11:29 AM EST --
Butter-licious
"Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods; and good bread with fresh butter, the greatest of feasts." James Beard (1903-1985)
Anyone who has attempted to . . . more
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February 04, 2007 08:00 AM EST --
Varieties
The hen's egg is the most popular egg consumed, though duck, quail and geese eggs are also eaten. The color of the shell indicates the breed of the hen, whereas the intensity of the color . . . more
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April 28, 2007 10:46 PM EDT --
A lovely book designed to have children learn how to cook healthful meals on their own.
DK Publishing is known for their excellent books. This cookbook is no different. There are fantastic photographs . . . more
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February 02, 2007 09:52 AM EST --
Winter is here. The day is gorgeous with the sun shining. When you open the door, you can feel the cold, yet when you step into the wind, it feels quite bitter. On cold winter days, I like to stay snuggled . . . more
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March 04, 2007 07:52 AM EST --
Geography
The lemon originanted from South-East Asia, possibly India or Malaysia. Now, they are grown in tropical and temperate locations around the world, with California being the USA's major producer. . . . more
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March 04, 2007 07:54 AM EST --
History / Geography
Blueberries originate from Canada and Northern United States.
Science
Vaccinium Corymbosum
Varieties
There are two main varieties of blueberries: the high bush kind, which can grow . . . more
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March 06, 2007 09:07 PM EST --
Mangos
History / Geography
Mangoes are originally from Southeast Asia, where they have grown for over 4000-6000 years. In India, mangoes are considered sacred and India is the world's largest producer . . . more
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March 06, 2007 09:19 PM EST --
History / Geography
Spinach originates from the Middle East, most likely Persia or modern-day Iran. It was brought to Spain via the Moors somewhere between 800 AD and 1200 AD. Cultivation of spinach began . . . more
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March 07, 2007 08:54 PM EST --
History / Geography
There is evidence to support that pineapples were consumed in pre- Inca times, thus indicating that pineapples are native to Central and South America.
In 1535, pineapples were brought . . . more
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March 08, 2007 07:02 PM EST --
History / Geography
The avocado originates from Central America, but is now grown in tropical and sub-tropical climates around the world.
Varieties
The two main kind of avocados found in the USA are: . . . more
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March 17, 2007 10:44 PM EDT --
History / Geography
Early history indicates that rhubarb may have possibly come from Asia, specifically Russia. Rhubarb was used as a medicinal tonic until the 1800's. In Europe, Poland has used . . . more
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March 17, 2007 10:51 PM EDT --
History / Geography
Strawberries are a part of the rose family. They have been growing for hundreds of years in America and in Europe. In ancient times, anything that was grown above the land was considered . . . more
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March 18, 2007 12:15 PM EDT --
Four years ago, I wrote an OK article about Edible Flowers for Suite101.com. It did reasonably well there. Then, I became bold and submitted another article to Home Cooking magazine. . . . more
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March 23, 2007 09:26 AM EDT --
History / Geography
Afghanistan
Science
Daucus carota (sativa) - parsley family
Season
Carrots are usually a autumn/winter vegetable, but will be seen all year long being they are one of the most popular . . . more
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March 23, 2007 09:40 AM EDT --
History / Geography
Cherries have been known to date back as early as 300 BC. They were given their name after a town, Cerasus, in Turkey.
During the Middle Ages, it was decided that cherries should . . . more
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April 09, 2007 04:54 PM EDT --
One of my husband's favorite meals is Chili Con Carne. When I first had to make this for him, it was a very frustrating task. With memories on how his mother's tasted, I was set up . . . more
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February 20, 2008 10:27 PM EST --
Bev Alfeld shows her reader how to add pizazz to food, as pickling enhances the essence of an ingredient. This book offers a myriad of exciting conceptsfood preservation, the history . . . more
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February 02, 2007 11:14 AM EST --
Pastel de Papas
Five years ago, on January 24th, I started making a new tradition. I make Pastel de Papas for dinner. What is Pastel de Papas? Well, it was my favorite dish that my mother would make. . . . more
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