Day: December 29, 2011

APPETIZER RECIPE: BLT & Guacamole Crostini

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[1] A guacamole BLT transformed into crostini hors d’oeuvre (photo © California Avocado Commission). [2] Ready for your recipe (photo © Aldi).   What’s better than a BLT? Well, there’s a turkey BLT and our favorite, the chicken salad BLT. Guacamole can be added to any of the above. But how about turning the concept…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Serve Blackeyed Peas For The New Year

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If you’ve lived in the South, you may know the custom of eating blackeyed peas or other legumes on New Year’s Day. The dish is served for luck and prosperity in the New Year. The tradition dates back to the Civil War, when Union troops confiscated crops and livestock, leaving the population with little to…
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