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Overlooking the meadow: steak tartare topped with a quail egg and a long toast, with a side of prosciutto. Photo courtesy David Burke Fromagerie. A few years ago, our globe-trotting gourmet friends, Laurel and Harry, returned from Florence raving about a particular meal. The primi and secondi piatti were outstanding in their own right,…
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Pumpkin is a wonderful fruit*, loaded with the powerful antioxidant beta-carotene, which research indicates may reduce the risk of developing heart disease and certain types of cancer, among the degenerative aspects of aging and other conditions. One cup of cooked pumpkin has just 49 calories. One of the nice things about fall is that food…
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Sure, cupcakes are the rage; but what happens when you buy a dozen or two for entertaining? You pay a lot of money! The first time you bake a batch instead of buying them, you’ll save enough money to pay for two cupcake/muffin tins to make 24 cupcakes. This nonstick cupcake/muffin pan from Wilton has…
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Healthier chocolate chip cookies. Photo courtesy Shiloh Farms. Try a pumpkin chocolate chip cookie for harvest season, and make it a healthier one. This recipe uses whole grain spelt flour instead of refined white flour; and if you want a lactose-free cookie, you can substitute coconut oil for the butter. You can also use…
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Sip your pumpkin liqueur straight, mix into a pumpkin Martini or other cocktail. Photo courtesy SXC. If you like to create something new, how about pumpkin liqueur? You can make enough for your own household and as gifts for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Then, pumpkin up your holiday cocktails and desserts. This recipe comes from…
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