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Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 by Sheldon Howard
Almost every human being in America enjoys a cup of coffee at some point during the day. Whether the coffee is consumed in the morning to help you perk up for the day, as a pick-me-up in the afternoon, or with your favorite dessert, it is certain that people live off coffee.
Tags: coffee, Hastings
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Morning Coffee with Nana Mouskouri
Monday, December 7th, 2009 by Oren Kariri
Sunday started as a beautiful morning. It was about 8:30, the sun was already lighting up the kitchen with golden autumnal rays setting the scene for a great sensory experience. I filled the tank of my espresso machine with fresh water and turn it on.
Tags: coffee
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Is it really possible? No-Knead Artisan Bread
Friday, December 4th, 2009 by Jeannette Bierman
There is absolutely nothing like the smell of fresh home baked bread straight from the oven. The siren call of the crackling crust as it cools is simply irresistible. For a piece of bread warm from the oven, I would break the cardinal rule.
Tags: Bread, flour, Freanch bread, no-knead, recipe, wheat
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Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Warm Cider Vinegrette
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 by Pat McCoy
Try this seasonal delectable combination of warm cubed butternut squash with cool arugula in a sweet and sour dressing. Walnuts thrown in make for an explosion of flavor and texture. The results are well worth the effort.
Tags: butternut squash, recipe, roasted, salad, vinegrette
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Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onions
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 by Pat McCoy
Satisfy your sweet potato cravings this holiday season with this contrast of sweet and savory flavors. This simplicity in this lies in its short list of ingredients. The distinct flavors come from the roasted sweet potatoes and caramelized onions thus alleviating the need for added sugar. Not only are sweet potatoes health benefits plentiful, it’ll also keep you full for longer this Thanksgiving!
Tags: oven roasted, recipe, sweet potatoes
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The Lunchtime Checklist
Monday, November 23rd, 2009 by Laura Sunderman
One thing is always on the mind of a time-crunched hungry Hastings student: Sandwiches. Hot or cold, big or small, meal or not, sandwiches sound good any day of the week. And with so many delicious choices here in Hastings, it’s impossible to go wrong.
Tags: deli, Hastings, high school, lunch, sandwiches, subs
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What type of turkey should I purchase and how much?
Monday, November 23rd, 2009 by Suzie Brown
Most known brands would have you believe its turkeys are, well, the only turkeys. The truth is, there are all manner of ways these days to get your white-meat, dark-meat, and tryptophan fix. Suzie Brown offers up some helpful tips to picking out a turkey to grace your Thanksgiving feast.
Tags: food safety, Shopping, thanksgiving, turkey
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Oh Marshmallow, How I Love Thee.
Monday, November 23rd, 2009 by Jeannette Bierman
The ever versatile marshmallow is possibly one of the most amazing candy ever invented as far as I’m concerned. Who could possibly resist the temptation of the soft and fluffy goodness that is the marshmallow? Find out how to make this ingenious creation right in your own kitchen.
Tags: ambrosia, candy, confection, ingredients, marshmallow, recipe, sweet, sweets
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