Beginner

Here are some simple recipes for people new to cooking.

Morning Joe- A Poem and Recipe

Morning Joe- A Poem and Recipe By Author Jill Sharon Kimmelman When it comes to our morning cup of joeit seems that everyone has an opinion and no two ever agree even a few self-proclaimed purists have been known toeagerly request second mugs of my celebrated…cobbled-together…bordering-on-celestial…coffee creations Perhaps it is the

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Egg Nog – How We Love Thee

Oh, eggnog…how we love thee! It is that time of year again. I bought our first carton of the year this week! Of course we drink this rich, sweet treat…but, try making drinks or baking with it too! Eggnog Facts: Eggnog is made from: milk, cream, sugar, eggs (beaten), cinnamon

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Persimmons

I had never tried a persimmon before my neighbor brought some over for me right from the tree in his yard. I sliced it open and tasted the sweet flavor of the fruit. It had the consistency of a pear or an apple and was most pleasing. How is it

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The Ultimate Guide to A Christmas Feast

If you are someone who usually attends and enjoys Christmas at the homes of others. Your senses are delighted with the colored balls, and gold and silver streamers. The twinkle of thousands of little lights, the smells of cookies baking in the air, and the sounds of Silent Night looming

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We Make Mexican Street Corn Multiple Ways

Who doesn’t love that authentic flavor from a buttery cob of corn roasted on the open flame of the grill and smothered with chili powder, lime and, Cotija cheese? The light char from the grill adds a depth of flavor you could not achieve in a pot of steaming water.

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Foraging in the “Forest”

We are not suggesting that you seek and hunt your dinner in the woods. We are suggesting that sourcing food regionally makes more sense. We live near Wake Forest, NC, and prefer to forage at the Wake Forest Farmer’s Market. About Wake Forest Home to approximately 50,000 people and growing,

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12 Best Food & Beverage Spots in Franklin County, NC

Five years ago we moved from the hustle and bustle of Raleigh’s burgeoning mid-town area. We relocated thirty minutes north to Franklin County, Founded in 1779 and named after Benjamin Franklin, it is home to over 70,000 residents. What draws people to this bedroom community is its topography of wooded

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Cake For a Heartbreak

Ever the pragmatist, I don’t bake a cake unless there is a reason to bake one; a celebration of some variety. When I dumped on my career coach a trifecta of recent heartaches, he told me to bake a cake today. I thought, yeah right I don’t need those unnecessary

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Grilled Salmon w Homemade Herb Butter

Salmon has long been one of my favorite seafood options. Summertime is an especially great time to enjoy seafood of any kind. It’s light, great for you, and super easy to prepare. U.S. dietary guidelines recommend we eat at least two servings of fish a week. It’s also loaded with

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