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A Springfield Legend Back in the 60s, whenever our family travelled to Springfield, MO, we always stopped at Leong’s Tea House. Each time, we ordered the same dish: its famed Cashew Chicken. Ahh! the memories. The flavorful Asian mash up was the brain child of Chinese immigrant David Leong, trying to devise a dish that...
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You may think: “The cheese done fell off her cracker,” when you see me posting about Italian Ice in the middle of winter. But if you’re dealing with dietary restrictions, it’s good to know a few things about the icy nibble. It’s fat free, gluten free, dairy free, cholesterol free, nut free, salt free, and...
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Lentil soups are not only delicious, they’re refreshing to body and soul. After downing a hearty bowl, I feel purified. They’re full of fiber, protein, iron and vitamin B, making them a meal in themselves. The healthy, edible legume has no fat, cholesterol, and few carbs. What’s more, the lentils come in more colors than...
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Keeping It Quick and Simple A few years ago, I purged my refrigerator of commercial salad dressings. Gone are those expensive, bottled varieties heavy in corn syrup, cheap vegetable oils, stabilizers, gums and even MSG. I make my own. It takes 4 minutes—max. Taste Test I set out a row of small, empty jars and...
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Well, friends and foodies, it looks like we’ll need to batten down the hatches for a bit longer. But in spite of the COVID upsurge, we can still grab our favorite foods at most local restaurants. One such place, not far from me, is The Butchery adjacent to Truffles on Clayton Road. In addition to...
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Happiness in the Polar Circle There are times when you want to cuddle up in a safe, protective cocoon away from the blasts of winter and the onslaught of COVID. You need to pamper yourself with comfort food, cozy blankets, and soft light. Those living in the Artic area, where the winters are long, dark...
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Last month I celebrated my birthday at Robin and JC’s house. She served a creamy, Tuscan Seafood Stew. It was all kind of amazing, as well as picturesque. The Italian name, Cacciucco, reminds the cook that the stew has five different kinds of seafood in it: one for each “c” in the name. Humble Beginnings...
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Nước Mắm: An Addition to the Holy Trio Catsup, mustard, and mayo—stock the typical refrigerator, but most of us have grown fond of other specialty items, too. I enjoy Nước mắm, the Vietnamese dipping sauce. I was attracted to the crisp, amber-colored sauce after having it served in little, porcelain bowls alongside orders of spring...
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Hold You Breath; Cross Your Fingers The first time I watched JC, my Colombian-born son-in-law, cook Lomo al Trapo, I panicked. Lomo al Trapo is one of the most uniquely prepared cuts of meat I’ve ever had. The novice fears for the outcome of the beef tenderloin, a cut that can run the price of...
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A Bounty of Flavor “Do you still do a post on the best things you’ve eaten during the past years?” Robin asked me as we sat around the dinner table. “Not really. The past couple of years have been hard to find much to rave about,” I replied. “Well, if you’re wanting a favorite this...
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Hoppin’ John is more than the sum of its parts. The ingredients have symbolic importance. Eating the classic Southern dish on New Year’s Day portends good fortune in the coming year. While black-eyed peas represent coins, more luck is to be had when serving up a pot of collard greens, representing green backs (dollars)....
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Holiday Rebellion It’s just days before New Years and my body has already begun to revolt. “More vegetables!” it’s screaming in my ear. “More fruit—and I don’t mean leftover fruitcake.” In response, I cast about for a recipe that would feed both body and soul. I came upon my scrumptious Beef Stew, which I’ve not...
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A Doggie Meet Up By popular demand, I’m writing more about Bar-K Dog Park and including photos of my recent visit with my grand dog, Bella. Call it a Doggie Dude Ranch, or Canine Country Club, or a Pet Oasis, the 2-acre hound haven is providing an unique spot for people and pets to socialize....
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A Pooch Present That Puts Your Pet in Command What did your dog get for Christmas? I suspect it was some chewy or edible item, since canines are more into treats than gaudy, holiday costumes. My grand dog, Bella, got what she’s always wanted: a set of Dog Voice Training Buzzers. You record such words...
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If you’re looking for a a zippy nibble for Christmas or New Years, look no farther. This recipe is holiday easy, but also suitable for anytime you want a spread for a few crackers. Quick and Easy Start by simmering some cranberries, sugar, orange zest, and water for about 10 minutes. While that’s going on,...
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A Dish Worthy of Song I never think of chowder without having the words of the Bing Crosby melody pop into my head: Who Threw the Overalls in Mrs. Murphy’s Chowder? In the Irish folk tune, Tim Nolan gets fuming mad and declares he’ll “lick the mick,” who did the dastardly deed. No one owns up....
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Merry Christmas! More from my site Tomatoes: Homegrown, Shared, and Sauced Mini Ham Loaves for Everyday or Entertaining Pasta Primavera with Asparagus and Peas The Clover and The Bee Olympia Taverna & the Big, Fat Greek Gyro Seven-Layer Salad Revisited
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Fa-La-La-La-Lah With the Christmas tree trimmed, cookies baked, and packages wrapped, it’s time to fah-la-la-la-lah—what’s ever that means. So I decided to make a list of my favorite Christmas songs, foods, and flicks. Some are oldies; others more recent, but I’ll be sure to take in a few of these again this year. My Favorite...
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Let the Festivities Begin What with Christmas celebrations and December birthdays, it seems like my family has a number of holiday gatherings. That’s okay with me. The more the merrier at this time of year. This past weekend saw the family gathering for lunch followed by a superb school performance of the Nutcracker. . ....
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Okay, Stick with Me Here. . . . At some point, during the holidays, after we’ve untangled the festive lights and decked the halls, we all need a break. There comes a time to surround ourselves with the things that give us solace. So I’m asking you to create an imaginary scenario, that would do...
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