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Grains through the Centuries
Wheat in all its forms is the standard for bread baking today. There are several varietes of wheat like white…
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Bread: The Staff of Life
If you are a carb-lover like me, then you don’t need me to tell you how delicious fresh warm bread…
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Modern Tastes and Touches
Coffee moved smoothly along to take its place as a common beverage after the World Wars. The 1970s saw a…
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What’s the Point of a Menu?
Happy January and welcome to the New Year! Have you got your resolutions written up yet? Me neither. I don’t…
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Spice History: Cloves
So far we have had a spice that is bark (cinnamon), a spice that is a root (ginger) and a…
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Spice History: Ginger
Some people may be surprised to learn that ginger is a tropical loving plant. The ginger that we enjoy is…
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Granola Bars, Trail Mix and the Great Outdoors
If you have ever been on a hike or spent any kind of time in the great outdoors, I’m sure…
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Green, Black and White
Tea comes from the plant whose Latin name is Camellia sinensis. To be fair, the only true “tea” must come…