Articles for category: Food & Wine

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Home Canning Without a Canner

Many people hesitate to learn how to can and preserve their own foods because they’re afraid that the buying the right equipment for home canning is going to cost them an arm and a leg. When I first started canning pickles and jams, I managed to beg and borrow the equipment I needed, but now, ...

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A.1. Jamaican Jerk Marinade

Approximately one year ago, a good friend of mine introduced me to Jamaican jerk sauce. This hot and spicy sauce is usually made with allspice, hot peppers, such as scotch bonnets, thyme, garlic and other spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. A few months ago, I purchased a container of A.1. Jamaican Jerk Marinade ...

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The Tasty History of Wendy’s Restaurant

Dave Thomas was born on July 2, 1932 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. When he was six weeks old, he was adopted by a Michigan couple named Rex and Auleva Thomas. The adoption should have meant that young Dave had a permanent home and a normal family life. However, when he was just five years ...

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My Best Patriotic Dessert Recipes for 4th of July

As she waves freely in the breeze it is time to celebrate her for July 4th is approaching fast. In the years I have created some great patriotic treats and desserts for the 4th of July celebration that can offer others ideas on how to serve their treats and desserts as well. Below are a ...

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Easy Breadstick Appetizer

Here is an easy and festive recipe for an appetizer that is appropriate for just about any holiday or event. Use refrigerated bread stick dough, the kind that comes in a tube. Any brand will work fine. Preheat the oven according to the package directions. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper. This is not ...

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5 Uses for a Potato Peeler

Many people don’t realize that there are items in their kitchen that can be used for a several different applications. For example, you can use kitchen shears to cut pizza, quickly cut green onions, and even debone a chicken. But, it doesn’t stop with kitchen shears. There are several appliances and gadgets in your kitchen ...

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Little Known Facts About Alton Brown

Alton Brown is one of the most popular hosts on Food Network. His most popular show on Food Network, Good Eats, has been on the air since 1999 and happens to be one of the longest running shows on Food Network. But, Alton Brown wasn’t always interested in being a chef. In fact, he was ...

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Some Really Nice Hor Dourves

Hey let me share with you some really cool Hor Dourves that are so simple to make. I try to make these for the holidays, or for some special type of gathering. people can use them for weddings, anniversaries–I mean the possibilities are endless. One in particular that has so many variations are the zucchini, ...

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Twinings English Breakfast Tea: A Review

Twinings of London is one of the worlds’ oldest and most respected brands of loose tea and tea bags. It opened its first shop in 1706, making Twinings older than the country of America. But just because Twinings is a classic and respected brand, does that mean their English Breakfast bagged or loose tea is ...

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Top Soul Food Restaurants in Washington D.C

The capital of the United States is known for its attaché case toting lobbyists, White House interns, and also politicians who are seen frequently in the eateries surrounding the various government building. A lesser known fact about the city nestling on the banks of the Potomac River is its variety of soul food inspired restaurants! ...