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October 31, 2026
Enjoy a tasty stay at delicious Florida destinations
View spectacular sunsets on Amelia Island, Fla. (Photo: Chris Bartlett) Editor’s note: Chris Bartlett contributed to this column. Take the bite out of the colder months this autumn and winter and head to Florida for a…
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October 17, 2026
Savor the great pumpkin this fall
Vegan Pumpkin Butter Cookies Recipe at stephenfries.com/recipes . (Photo: Hannah Kaminsky ) A recent column I wrote featured apples, one of two fall mainstays, the other being pumpkins. The focus here is on the gourd,…
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October 10, 2026
Get on board with seasonal celebrating
As seen at Get on board with seasonal celebrating Recipes and photos courtesy of… As we enter the last quarter of the year, there are many reasons to gather, celebrate, and, of course, eat — football Sundays,…
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September 28, 2026
An apple a day makes for tasty recipes
As seen here https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/2026/09/16/an-apple-a-day-makes-for-tasty-recipes/ Traditional Viennese Apple Struedel: “Apple strudel was a staple my childhood home, a dish passed down through…
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September 6, 2026
Tomatoes a tasty part of summer
Tomato Soup. “This recipe represents what I love most about cooking: taking simple, fresh ingredients, listening to a guest’s request, and creating something that brings them comfort and makes them feel at…
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August 22, 2026
Celebrate fresh produce in the kitchen
Sesame Heirloom Tomato Salad with Za’atar–Corn Bread Croutons. Corn and tomatoes have a natural affinity for each other. (Danielle Majeika) As published in Celebrate fresh produce in the kitchen How far of a journey do…
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August 7, 2026
Delray Beach offers relaxed, lovely vibes
As appearing at Delray Beach offers relaxed, lovely vibes Enjoy sunset from your room at The Delray Sands Resort (Chris Bartlett) Editor’s note: Chris Bartlett contributed to this column With an idyllic balance of…
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July 25, 2026
Frozen treats are cool to enjoy
Column published at Frozen treats are cool to enjoy Photographs copyright 2024 Getty Images Inc. Courtesy of “Awesome Ice Pops” by Andrew Chase, copyright 2024, https://robertrosebooks.com/us . Reprinted with…
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July 11, 2026
A Berry Versatile Ingredient
As seen in A berry versatile ingredient What is bright red, juicy, has a delicate balance of tartness and sweetness, and is a favorite at farmers markets this time of year? They can also simply be eaten off the runner…
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June 28, 2026
Celebrating America and one of its favorite summer treats
(Copyright 2008 Robert Rose Inc.) As appearing at Celebrating America and one of its favorite summer treats A big celebration is around the corner. It is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of…
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