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Category Archives: Appetizers

Unless you limit yourself to sliced cheese and never go to parties, chances are you’ve been confronted with cheese rinds. I often find that guests at parties scoop the cheese out leaving the sad traces of the rind on the platter. Although most cheese rinds are edible, many people are intimidated or afraid to ask. […]

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We taste five flavors sweet, sour, sour, bitter, fresh, and umami, and loads of combinations, and a craving for the combination of hot and sweet got me cooking today. I am generally not a fan of spicy food, but sweet tempers the heat enough for pansies like me. Though I made this chicken using chicken thighs (I […]

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I hear there is a BIG GAME this weekend, and I may be the only person in the USA who won’t be watching it. I can’t think of the last time I watched it, and I’m always a bit impressed with myself when I know what teams are playing. This year it has been almost […]

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