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Peach Upside-Down Cake for an Upturned World

You don't need to read a food blog to know things are more than a little out of kilter these days. Societal upheaval, economic devastation, politics, wars, hurricanes, blazing fires, intense heat and more can make us forget about...

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White Acre Peas and Butter Beans: A Southern Summer Treat

Peas and beans please. Not your ordinary English peas, green beans or even the popular snap peas with their edible pods. These are Southern peas and butter beans, with creamy texture and smooth taste. They are both cooked the...

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Spring is Coming: Cabbage Soup Detox Time

Months of eating too much and lots of staying indoors has led to dark days of constant eating to create some internal warmth. Good news is that Spring is on the way!Unfortunately, either our clothes have shrunk or it's...

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Creamy Mushroom Potato Leek Soup - Fast and Filling

Sometimes we just need creamy hot soup to warm us up, especially in the chill of Winter. This soup, which has no actual cream but is still smooth, thick and rich-tasting, hits the spot with its umami flavors derived...

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Red Beans and Coconut Rice - Under Pressure

Pressure cooking can really save time and make it easier to avoid heating up the kitchen -- so necessary in the hot summer and really, at any time of year, who wants to spend extra time cooking? This...