FOOD FACTS: The Difference Between Herbs & Spices

From its dawn, mankind has sought herbs and spices to flavor food and to cure ills. Ancient travelers brought them back from foreign lands. Given the long and treacherous journey, imported spices and herbs were costly, beyond the reach of the common man. Some spices were often used as currency: 3,000 pounds of peppercorns, the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Freezing Blueberries

Freeze ‘em while you can. Photo courtesy BlueberryCouncil.org. Berries are healthy and low in calories. Strawberries and raspberries are affordable year-round. But blueberries get very pricey out of season (and they aren’t as flavorful, either). Since blueberries are still affordable, freeze as many pints as you have room for. It’s easy: 1. Rinse berries and…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Gluten-Free Brownies

What if you’re a person with a love of brownies and a gluten allergy? A whopping 30% to 40% of Americans are sensitive to gluten. One in 133 of us have the most serious form of gluten intolerance, celiac disease. Deb’s Farmhouse Kitchen knows the joy a good brownie provides. Her gluten-free chocolate walnut brownie…
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