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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
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