What is food fermentation? Fermentation is a metabolic process in which an organism converts a carbohydrate, such as starch or a sugar, into an alcoho
Read MoreFarm-to-table, farm-to-fork, field to feast… these are all foodie lingo for the social movement to promote local and regional cuisine, created from lo
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We all know there is no shortage of events in the local area, but the Midwest Garlic Fest in Elizabeth, IL is one that you will want to attend. Not on
Read MoreI scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Okay, so maybe I am aging myself here, but the hot and humid days of July were always made a little
Read MoreThe warm weather is finally upon us; thus, we are in official “summer gatherings” mode. We look forward to the scheduled barbecue or pool party over t
Read MoreAs the diet trends of Paleo, Keto, Whole30, and overall low-carb eating continue to dominate in 2019, people are searching for more ways to eat the fo
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What makes a perfect roast chicken? A crisp, crunchy, flavor-filled skin and juicy, tender meat. How do you get this magic combination of crispy on th
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February is Heart Health Awareness Month. Since I lost my brother recently to a massive heart attack, this month’s awareness is personal. Heart diseas
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Eating healthy, exercising more, caring for ourselves… yes, January is the month for New Year’s resolutions. Let’s make those good intentions result i
Read MoreEvery family has slightly different traditional holiday fare, but we are pulling from our own favorite family traditions for this edition. Starting w
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