FOOD 101: Glass Gem Corn, Heirloom Corn

[1] Glass gem corn (photos #1 and #2 © Jan and Peggy | Creative Commons). [2] Close-up on the husks. [3] Close-up on the jewel-like kernels (photos #1 and #2 © Gnotalex | Creative Commons).   The harvesting and drying of certain corn varieties is a harbinger of the fall season: When you start seeing…
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RECIPES: Pasta With Pumpkin, Pumpkin Fettuccine Alfredo & Spicy Pappardelle

[1] Pumpkin Fettuccine Alfredo (photo © Pinch Of Yum | DeLallo). [2] When a recipe calls for pumpkin purée, use canned pumpkin—not pumpkin pie filling, which contains spices (photo © Libby). [3] DeLallo fettuccine. You can buy Delallo products online (photo © Delallo). [4] Spicy Pumpkin Pappardelle (photo © DeLallo).   October 25th is World…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Ham Sandwich Recipes With New & Novel Variations

October is National Country Ham Month, which inspired us to contemplate a good ham sandwich—the kind you only get by baking a ham and slicing it yourself. Country ham is one made by rubbing the raw meat with salt and hang-drying it in a controlled environment of 75°-80°F or higher. The results are a firm…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Michelle’s Maccs, Gourmet Coconut Macaroons

[1] Michelle’s Maccs in Orange Zest (both photos © Michelle’s Maccs). [2] Michelle’s Maccs in Espresso.   If your idea of a heavenly bite is a coconut macaroon, we’ve discovered the best: Michelle’s Maccs, tender coconut macaroons dipped in chocolate—dark, milk or white, depending on the coconut flavor. And the flavors: ooh la la, magnifique…
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FALL RECIPE: Festive, Savory Squash Tart

We love winter squash. A pre-cut package of butternut squash cubes makes a quick steamed side at dinner (and the leftovers go into tomorrow’s green salad). But for Sunday night dinner, we have the time to do something more creative, like this beautiful tart from California Olive Ranch (photo #1), made with whole wheat flour…
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