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Star Spangled Appetizing Inspirations
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Old Glory, a nickname for our nation’s flag, is comprised of three significant colors: RED, being the symbol of valor and bravery; WHITE, symbolizes purity and innocence; and, BLUE, is for vigilance, perseverance and justice. For more than 200 years, Old Glory has been a reflection of the unity and strength of our country and… Read More
Wild Game Hunting
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The Camaraderie, The Hunt, The Taste Venison, deer, is one of the most traditional, widely-eaten and vastly hunted varieties of wild game. They are a nuisance to corn fields, they damage our vehicles, they eat our vegetation, yet, passersby are stunned by their grace in clearing highway and barbed wire fences. We marvel at their beauty… Read More
Beer and the Body
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Three weeks ago I was tailgating with a large group of friends on our college campus. Our senses were surrounded by: tables butted together and loaded down with tailgating food, laughter, an abundance of beverages, sizzling meats on the grill, the college band, rain in the air, cheering, traffic, children playing, and, conversations of every… Read More
A Fierce and Show-Stopping 4-H Grill Off
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Have you taken the time to walk through a junior fair building at the county fair? Have you focused on 4-H members’ projects realizing their talent, dedication and time? The range of projects go from: large and small animals; sewing and textiles master; clothing master; cake decorating; rocketry master; robotics master; woodworking master; photography master;… Read More
Is It All in the Taste Buds?
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“That soup needs more salt.” “What? The soup tastes fine to me.” Or, “that cake is far too sweet,” yet, that same cake tastes “just right” to someone else. Why do I automatically pucker at the thought of biting in to a lemon wedge, but, my son doesn’t even squirm? How much do comfort, emotion… Read More
Rhubarb, The Vegetable
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Wait! What? Rhubarb is a vegetable? I thought rhubarb was only a fruit we grew in our garden for our neighbor Nancy who could not wait to snip the fleshy stalks and slip back across the alley before being noticed! Sneaky she thought she was, but, we were actually watching through the laundry room windows!… Read More
Does Your Chewing Gum Lose its Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight?
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Do you recall that catchy tune? I have actually left gum on my bedpost to prove or disprove if the flavor did leave overnight. What was my result? It was the same in flavor the following morning, except, the elasticity was gone. Fun experiment, but, chewing gum is actually more than a sugary novelty. My… Read More
Sweet Sorghum Syrup
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Could this old fashioned sweetener enjoyed by Southerners and Midwesterners up until the early to mid- 1900s be making a comeback? Or, is the process of making the syrup an art form that is disappearing? Due to refined sugar being more available and cheaper than its counterpart, sorghum’s appeal lacked luster and use died down…. Read More
Herbs, Spices And Flavorings – A Guide To Simplifying Seasonings
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Great food should be judged by the company it keeps! When I read this quote I knew it would be appropriate for a future blog and here we are…Food Blog #27-Herbs, Spices and Flavorings. I cannot recall a time in my life as to when food has been such a HOT commodity as now. There… Read More
S’Mores! A Historically Beloved Dessert…
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What contains only three ingredients and has its own national day of adoration? Believe it, or not, the S’more is celebrated yearly in the United States on August 10! Often spelled, smore, and stemming from the phrase “some more” this non-complex dessert is a traditional night time campfire treat in both the United States and… Read More
Memorial Day In The USA
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Many of us are anticipating the upcoming extended weekend as we prepare to celebrate and honor Memorial Day 2014 in the United States of America. Just some of the activities may be: cookouts, graduations, parades, vacations, barbeques, time for home and yard improvements, picnics, family reunions, class reunions, remembering our loved ones by adorning grave… Read More
On THE FARM for Mother’s Day
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WOUB Public Media is now featuring a cooking show with Ian Knauer titled, THE FARM. Ian gained a tremendous amount of experience by working for Gourmet Magazine for ten years. His position there enabled Ian to travel the world in search of the best food. He quickly realized that the way his family ate wasn’t… Read More
Spring On The Flavor!
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Our viewing and listening area is an extraordinary environment for a multitude of reasons, and, the premise of my opinion is how we experience all four seasons like we do. I look forward to the change in our climate and all the sights and scents that accompany our springs, summers, falls and winters; however, as… Read More
Sweets For The Sweet! – Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Oh, sweet Valentine’s Day…how you are either loved or dreaded! I have always been giddy when it comes to this holiday with the reds and pinks, brightly colored flowers, chocolate candies waiting to be unveiled and revealed. However, there was a time in my childhood in which a family experience brought sadness to my youngster… Read More
Countdown To Super Bowl XLVIII… For The Food!
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Super Bowl Sunday is the second-largest day of food consumption in the United States after Thanksgiving, according to Wikipedia. Although it has never been made an official holiday, several sports commentators refer to it as a holiday due to the way it causes families and friends to gather and celebrate together. Many Americans who are… Read More
Comforting Soup During Winter’s Hibernation…Brrr!
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Have you ever heard the statement, Soup During The Winter, Heart Attack By Spring? Due to the large concentration of sodium for preservation in canned soups I hope the winter to spring statement was a focus more on canned cuisine. Soup is consumed worldwide and ranges from simplistic to complex in ingredient content. While… Read More
Jack Frost Nipping At Your Nose And Tickling Your Taste Buds
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Jack Frost is a composite of several characters like Father Frost and Jokul Frosti. This fictional being is believed to control winter elements. Common happenings attributed to Jack Frost include cold weather, winter precipitation, and foliage changes. In literary terms, he is sometimes thus used as an idiom – or figurative symbol – of the… Read More
Trimble Football Success Boosting Community Morale
By: Ann Kyle, Tom Hodson
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Tucked into the northeastern corner of Athens County are Trimble Twp. and the villages of Glouster, Trimble and Jacksonville. This is an area with only about 4,480 people and a high school with just 238 students. The township is small but it is one that is full of pride this Thanksgiving. To the casual passerby,… Read More
Oreo Candy Thanksgiving Turkeys Deliciously Adorn The Holiday Table
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The presentation of your Thanksgiving table draws in friends and family and is a prelude to the meal we wait for all – year- long! When you are the host / hostess of a holiday gathering getting everything done on the TO DO LIST takes organization and patience. At times, it can be daunting to… Read More
Countdown To Summer’s Finale’, Labor Day Weekend Festivities, Football Fever And The Reds
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There seems to be an ecstatic fury of comments by my Facebook friends ranging from schools being back in session, to “I’m reposting this recipe” and what game they’re going to settle in the easy chair or secure a spot on the sidelines for. Admittedly, there is disappointment with the Cincinnati Reds’ season, but, A… Read More
Let Us Go Greek
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Do you ever get a particular flavor or scent or taste in your mind and there isn’t anything to distract you from obtaining that except the real thing? And, should you experiment with this or that it leaves you wanting the ‘real thing’ even more. Hear me now…I love mayonnaise! I do! When I… Read More
The Fabulous Fourth Of July – To Honor, Celebrate and Remember!
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The 4th of July is an exciting holiday here in the United States. Retailers have created colorful flyers, are running ads, decorating their windows all with holiday ideas. These party tips include an array of recipes to impress your family and friends, how to decorate, destinations for vacation and where to see the best fireworks…. Read More
Summer Salad Dressings – A Fresh Approach
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As consumers, if we cannot pronounce the ingredients on the salad dressing label how can we expect our bodies to process it? Sometimes we snatch it off the shelf anyway because we want flavor…Pop! Zing!…and, we want convenience. We are offered so many alternatives to steer us away from the clutches of processed foods, and,… Read More
A Dip That Won’t Hinder Your Pool-side Appeal
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I attended a friend’s baby shower a couple of weeks ago which was held at the home of her parents. As I was walking up the hillside steps to the front of their home an aroma wafted in the Sunday afternoon breeze enticing me to hurry along. I was slightly anxious about the shower because… Read More
Mother’s Day Beautified By An Edible Fruit Bouquet
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Each year when the holidays make their annual appearances you can hear my mother say, “now, I don’t need anything, please, don’t get me anything…I have enough!” It seems that in each household throughout my family we are attempting to reduce the amount of clutter we’ve amassed and downsize in one way or another. Now… Read More