Cooking beans from scratch is almost as easy as opening a can. It just takes a little planning ahead.
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Pot-Stickers
Best pot-stickers we’ve ever had. We started with the recipe for Pot-sticker dumplings with chicken stock from a book by Fuchia Dunlop – “The Food of Sichuan”. The home made wrappers make a huge difference.
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Southern Tea Cakes
We were looking for something to make to celebrate Juneteenth, and found the perfect recipe. A wonderful butter cookie called Southern Tea Cakes that is a tradition for the day. This recipe is from Grandbaby Cakes.
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Buying Direct from Growers
During this time, we are staying at home and doing a lot of cooking and baking. Going to the grocery store has become a challenge, and we miss shopping at the Farmer’s Market. However, buying directly from local growers has become the perfect answer.
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The Best Cinnamon Rolls Ever
We are always searching for ways to improve on a recipe. We found this one to be both easy and OMG delicious! These are by far the best cinnamon rolls we have ever had. The secret is using all the best ingredients and letting them rest overnight, which improves the flavor. It also makes them really easy to make.
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Growing your own sprouts
So easy to grow sprouts at home. They add a gourmet look to some dishes and provide a really big nutritional punch. We found this to be an easy and healthy swap for the usual salad ingredients. And since this is an example of eco friendly eating, it also makes a good project for kids.
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