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Stack slices of grilled polenta with your favorite fillings; here, crab salad and guacamole (photo © Costanero Cocoino Peruana). Polenta—which is both the Italian word for cornmeal and a cooked dish made from it—has become popular in America through Italian and Continental restaurants. But it’s not new to America. For the first two centuries…
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Exotic looking, but they’re just potatoes! Photo courtesy Costanera Cocina Peruana. Potatoes originated in the Andes Mountains of Peru, where more than 2,000 varieties still grow wild (there are more than 4,000 varieties of potatoes worldwide). They were first domesticated more than 6,000 years ago. Don’t you wish you could buy some of these…
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Sure, you enjoy tequila in a Margarita, Tequila Sunrise or hundreds of other drinks that use the popular Mexican spirit. But have you tried tequila on the rocks? That’s how the aged tequila expressions, Añejo and Extra Añejo, should be enjoyed (here are the different types of tequila). Even if all you have is a…
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A healthful dessert or snack for Independence Day Weekend: You can’t go wrong with Red, White & Blue Fruit Salad. This fanciful fruit dessert was created by the National Watermelon Promotion Board. RECIPE: RED, WHITE & BLUE FRUIT SALAD Ingredients For 4 Servings 4 cups watermelon balls 2 cups fresh blueberries 4 dollops prepared whipped…
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Summer is iced tea time. If you’re a fan, here’s a question: Why take the time and effort to brew iced tea? You can buy it in individual bottles and large formats just about everywhere. The main reasons to brew your own are sustainability, cost and, if you have a good palate, better quality tea.…
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