CHRISTMAS: Gift Vs. Present

Did you get gifts or presents for Christmas? Is there a difference? Here’s the scoop, from Dictionary.com. Language is not a linear: Words come into every language from a variety of sources, over many centuries. And their meanings change nor expand over time. Think of “decadent,” now used for “self-indulgent,” instead of its traditional meaning…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Apple Cider Donuts Recipe

[1] Fresh, warm donuts with an apple cider glaze (photo © Karo Syrup). [2] Fragrant cinnamon, ground from the bark of the cinnamon tree, scents the donuts (photo © American Heritage Chocolate).   On Thursday we purchased an apple cider donut at our local farmers market. It was just OK, with no detectable hint of…
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FOOD 101: Ceviche Vs. Tiradito & The History

When you live in a ceviche culture, what do you do for something new? Ceviche, raw seafood marinated in lime juice with onions and other vegetables, is the national dish of Peru—and our favorite food. But what’s tiradito? Here, ceviche vs. tiradito and a brief history of them. While the variations in ceviche recipes seem…
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