Category: Food & Recipes

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Healthy Summertime Snacks

Children are active during the hot summer months, so it is important to stay nourished and hydrated. We all know that the more active kids

August 1, 2018

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Foodies & Friends – On The Absence Of Sidewalks

An elegant figure of casual grace, Mr. Sharkey took a daily measured stroll on the tree-lined streets in our neighborhood. A pause, a casual glance

August 1, 2018

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Jamaica: Gateway to Flavor

The airplane dipped lower and lower, almost clipping the coconut palm, palmetto and ficus trees, then bounced to a landing. The hand-painted welcome sign across

July 2, 2018

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Foodies & Friends – Boy Meets Grill

Well, the upside was I didn’t have to call the fire department. Grilling is the caveman of cooking. I believe a pyromania gene is

June 1, 2018

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Are Almonds the New Cow?

Consumers are flocking to nondairy milk products in lieu of traditional cow’s milk. Dairy products have been shown to contain large amounts of estrogen and

June 1, 2018

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Early Lessons in Restaurant Etiquette

Birthdays were a big deal when we were young. We got dressed up and mom and dad piled my brother, sister and I into the

May 1, 2018

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How to Entertain (Yourself) During Food Prep

It’s the part of cooking that no one ever talks about. It’s a topic rarely covered on the countless food shows hosted by famous chefs.

April 2, 2018

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Coming Full Circle

Early in my career, I worked too much and slept too little while covering crime, floods and the daily circus of news. I needed a

March 1, 2018

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Our Favorite Valentine’s Potions

Sharing a cocktail with your one true love is a wonderful way to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day! Here are four recipes to put you in the

February 1, 2018

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Parading Down Memory Lane

I am a Mardi Gras veteran. A childlike Christmas morning feeling of anticipation resonates in me the night before Fat Tuesday. It’s congenital, born with

February 1, 2018

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Doing Lunch Better: Easy Peasy Meals

Last August, when the school year began, you were bright eyed and bushy tailed. You rose early to prepare meals for your family. Why not?

February 1, 2018

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Our Favorite Mardi Gras Cocktails

Celebrating mardi gras with specialty cocktails that are parade-worthy is a New Orleans tradition. Here are four recipes that will put you in the Carnival Spirit!

January 1, 2018

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