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Time Warp on a Platter

by Casey Purvis
Feb. 8, 2012

"Hail! Hail! The gang's all heeere! What the heck do we care? What the heck do we care?" I smile thinking about where I've heard that tune so many times over the years--comfortably ensconced in a vinyl booth at Crechale's

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Food for Lovers

February 8, 2012

The following local restaurants are featuring special menus for Valentine's Day.

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Savory Morsels

by Crawford Grabowski
February 1, 2012

For me, few things cause a dietary downfall as quickly as the presence of hors d'oeurves and appetizers. There's just something appealing about small morsels. I have been known to make a meal of dips, starters and tiny treats.

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Short’nin’ Bread

by Alonzo Lewis II
Feb. 1, 2012

"Mammy's little baby loves short'nin', short'nin'; mammy's little baby loves short'nin' bread. Put on de skillet, put on de lead, mammy's gonna make a little short'nin' bread."--from "A Short'nin' Bread Song--Pieced Out" by poet James Whitcomb Riley.

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The Land of Milk and Garlic Bread

by Jessica Mizell
January 18, 2012

I have tried a few diets in my lifetime, and I find that I always struggle with the same roadblocks. It's not candy and other sweets or carbonated drinks. I don't really enjoy a lot of butter or cream. For…

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Kitchen Essentials

by Adriane Louie
January 18, 2012

On any given Saturday or Sunday, you will most likely find me in front of the television watching a marathon of cooking shows on the Food Network. The shows' hosts always seem to use the latest-and-greatest kitchen utensil or gadget…

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Help for the Culinary Coward

by Casey Purvis
January 11, 2012

I have only recently discovered that the room housing my coffee pot and takeout menus is a kitchen. A few years ago, I was one of those people who actually bragged that I had no idea how to correctly boil…

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So Much Tea

by LaShanda Phillips
January 11, 2012

My sisters decided to start drinking tea in an attempt to stop drinking soda pop. We realized there were different types and flavors as we shopped for one that would be satisfying. Experimenting with something new doesn't always turn out…

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Lagniappe To Your Health

by Donna Ladd
January 4, 2012

Many folks jerk their Christmas décor down as soon as the turkey stupor wears off. Others, though, think it's bad luck to take it down before the evening of Jan. 5, also known as Twelfth Night in Christian traditions derived…

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A Part of the Community

by Andrew Dunaway
January 4, 2012

Kismet's (315 Crossgates Blvd., Brandon, 601-825-8380) is more than just a place to eat. At some point the simple gyro shop became a part of the community.

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Fixing a Salty, Spicy Mess

by LaShanda Phillips
January 4, 2012

Cooking with salt and other seasonings can be dangerous. Too much of certain seasonings can lead to health problems. Using the wrong amounts or eyeballing an amount can lead to over-salted, over-spiced and inedible food. Frustrated cooks may believe the…

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Cocktail Parties Made Easy

by Jane Flood
December 28, 2011

The effort involved in planning a cocktail party is can be daunting. For a small, intimate—and even middle-of-the week—cocktail party for friends and family, consider a simple but impressive wine and cheese gathering.

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Cooking 101: A Glossary

by LaShanda Phillips
December 28, 2011

Maybe, like me, you're not that great of a cook, but you want to improve your skills. As you watch cooking shows and read cooking magazines, you may found that some words are unfamiliar. Below are a few cooking terms…

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Serve It Forth: Gifts for Your Kitchen

by Crawford Grabowski
December 21, 2011

Are you struggling to find the gift for the cook who has everything? It's really not as hard as it seems, and it doesn't have to be pricey. I tend to give others either what I want for myself or…

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Don’t Give a Dog a Bone

by LaShanda Phillips and Tam Curley
December 21, 2011

It is always tempting to throw the dog a bone off your plate, especially during the holidays, but some human foods are not safe for your pets.

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:: recentcomments

Apr 01, 2012 | 09:43 PM
Time Warp on a Platter
Lynette: Yeah, Casey! You’ve hit the nail on the head here! Thanks for reviving the memories!
Apr 01, 2012 | 09:38 PM
Redefining Comfort Food
Lynette: Excellent piece, Casey. I was just wondering about comfort food last week and emphatically welcome your timely memories, definitions, descriptions and recipe.
Jan 24, 2012 | 09:16 PM
The Land of Milk and Garlic Bread
LHB6391: Carbs taste great! No doubt about it. Several years ago I started buying WASA bread (high fiber whole grain crackers) and using that as a substitute for chips and bread. (I ...
Jan 17, 2012 | 10:49 AM
Help for the Culinary Coward
Duan C.: @ Casey - not trying take over your article, because you made a lot of solid points in this article “You don’t need professional grade cookware. Start with a sturdy, basic set of ...
Dec 21, 2011 | 05:38 PM
Cookin' Up Christmas
Walt: Don’t fall for this fellows. Make your old lady get in the kitchen and fix you some Christmas and holiday food. If she doesn’t then leave her. She doesn’t want to be alone for the holidays. ...
Dec 07, 2011 | 01:23 AM
Sweet Pies of Love
ScoutandBoo: Lovely. Thanks for the memories and the recipes.
Sep 15, 2011 | 06:50 AM
Happy Delicious Birthday to You
LatashaWillis: Spiders in the sofa… hilarious!
Aug 09, 2011 | 05:17 PM
It's Too Damn Hot
Walt: Indeed it’s too damn hot. In fact it’s so hot I saw a fireant trying to kiss a water bug. The water bug said it has always wanted to try something different but it’s just too hot for dating ...
Mar 15, 2011 | 01:30 PM
Bringing Healthy Back
FrankMickens: From my recent and life saving experience: If you want to lose weight and get off of medications (easily and effortlessly), and save time in the kitchen - give up the meat & dairy ...
Nov 30, 2010 | 01:51 PM
Don’t Panic, It’s Just a Big Bird
Tom Ramsey: Glad you enjoyed it! You can use the same method for roasting whole chickens, just cut down the amount of ingredients to suit the size of the bird. Bon Appetit - Tom ...
 


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