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Four Ways to Stretch a Chicken

The other day I had a real craving for chicken. We didn’t raise any ourselves last summer so I’ve been hoarding what I have, but after several days of wanting to eat chicken I took one out and thawed it. … Continue reading

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Farmer’s Market Report: October 26,2010

This week I really splurged on greens, we love them in all kinds of dishes and there are plenty at Byrd House Market right now. I spent just under $30 dollars and got: 1 pound each of baby zucchini and … Continue reading

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Making Food Dollars Count: Flavoring

One place that I have learned to really stretch food dollars in with flavoring (spices, bases, and herbs). In many cases a little bit of a more “expensive” ingredient can really improve a dish’s flavor. Here are a few examples: … Continue reading

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