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Candied Citrus Peel Recipe

Candied orange, grapefruit, lemon, or lime peels are a less-common, sweet holiday treat that are both delicious and easy to make. They make a stunning display when poured into Mason or candy jars, and those who are crafty can make a…

What is Health Food?

So the lovely folks at OurDeer have asked me to write a post about Health Food. This is both a breeze and a tall order. It’s a tall order because there are so many ways to interpret the phrase "health food" – everything from allergen-aware…

Stuffed Pork Loin / Chops Recipe

We’re on the subject of excellent African-American cuisine and good southern cooking I thought I would write about my favorite pork loin recipe that also works well for stuff pork chops. Difficulty Level : Easy Ingredients…

Christmas Cookie Ornaments Recipe

This year, many people are cutting back on their Christmas spending and focusing more on friends and family. Baking gifts is always a great idea – but this year you might also consider baking Christmas tree ornaments, either for your own…

The Anti-Fruitcake Recipe

This the season to be dreading the gift of fruitcakes. So many people hate them, I have to conclude that the only reason fruitcakes are still with us is that you can never have too many doorstops. When it comes to holiday snacking on…

Zucchini Alfredo Recipe

As a long-time vegetarian, vegan and lover of natural foods I get really excited to share veg-friendly alternatives to classic flavors. With this in mind, I’m turning to my recent exploration of the raw foods movement for guidance and…

A Fantastic Hanukkah Table

In the U.S., Hanukkah is a bigger, more important holiday than it once was. If you’re one of the many people thinking about how you can make the traditional day prettier, more meaningful, and better in every way, one thing you’ll want to…