Cooking for the Season
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Autumn Meals
Days are becoming cooler and shorter. The leaves are turning gorgeous colors of gold, orange and red, eventually floating to the ground. Try some of my family favorites as you settle in to a cooler, darker season.
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The Jamlady Newsletter
Interested in fruits, vegetables, jams, jellies and preserves? Look no further! The Jamlady is here.
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Beets
An underappreciated vegetable packed with an earthy flavor and nutrients!
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Summer Drinks: Recipes for Cocktails and Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Try something new this hot summer with some refreshing cool beverages!
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Papaya Facts and Recipes: How to Choose, Eat and Cook with this Tropical Fruit
Papayas are versatile, healthy and fun to eat! Celebrate summer with this lovely, delectable fruit!
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Cooking with Blueberries: Recipes for Blueberry Frozen Yogurt, Scones, and Blueberry Lemon Tart
It's blueberry season, and they are ready to be devoured. Learn some useful tips and gets some mouth-watering recipes to treat yourself, family and friends.
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Rhubarb
It's rhubarb season and fresh stalks are now available! Throw a little change in your life and add some to your berry desserts this month! >
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Spinach
Spinach is available at your local grocery store, but did you realize how versatile it can be? Learn more about spinach and become healthier and more creative today!
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February: The Month of Love
Try some love-inspiring meals on your significant other this month! Valentine's Day is approaching!
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Kale Season
Learn about Kale, a very nutritious winter green, and some delectable recipes to try.
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Turnip Season
Turnips are in season! Find out about this not-so-popular root vegetable, and learn how to spice up your meals with nature's winter bounty!
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Thanksgiving Is On The Way
With Thanksgiving on the way, why not try some of Jennifer's family recipes!
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Garlic
Learn about one of the oldest ingredients know to man - garlic! Did you know that the smaller bulbs are stronger? Learn more facts after reading this article.
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Grape Season
Grapes are the oldest fruit known to man. Get some excellent ideas on how to choose grapes and some delectable recipes to try on your family!
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Herb Season - Part II
This summer, why not try some aromatic and flavorful herbs in your meals. They are delicious, fat free and virtually free of calories. Learn how to store hers, grow them, and which food they go best with!
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Herb Season - Part I
This summer, why not try some aromatic and flavorful herbs in your meals. They are delicious, fat free and virtually free of calories. Learn how to store hers, grow them, and which food they go best with!
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Peas
Peas are in season! Come see how to utilize these little garden gems in your latest kitchen creation!
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Blackberries
The largest of the wild berries, blackberries mark the start of the warmer season. Learn how to choose and store these wonderful berries, and get some delicious recipes for you to try this season!
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Carrots
Carrots are one of the most versatile vegetables. Not only can it be used in savory dishes, but also in sweet! Learn more about this wonderful root vegetable.
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Avocado
Avocados are delicious fruit and they are ready for picking, are you ready for an avocado?
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Lemons
Learn how a simple lemon could be so useful!
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Onions
Onions are wonderful ingredients to add to any dish. Learn how to choose an onion, how to prepare it and store it. Plus, wonderful recipes to share!
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Cauliflower Season
Cauliflower is a delicious alternative to other winter vegetables. Learn more about this underused vegetable and how to utilize it better at home!
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Kiwifruit
Learn how to select a kiwifruit, prepare it and much more with this article on this small gem from New Zealand.
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Nut Season
Learn more about nuts...how to choose them, store them and recipes!
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Bananas
Do you know what is the most popular variety of banana in the United States? Well, come read about bananas in my next article at Cooking With The Seasons on August 1st, 2003!
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Pears
Did you know that Bosc pears are better for cooking and Bartletts for eating? Come learn more about pears at Cooking With The Seasons on July 1st, 2003!
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Raspberries
Learn how to store and prepare these wonderful springtime berries! Get some great recipes too!
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Strawberries
Learn how to pick, store and prepare these glorious berries!
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Edible Flowers
Learn about the history and how to prepare flowers for eating. It is the new rage in haute cuisine. Don't be left behind!
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Eggs
Learn how to prepare eggs, how to store them and what techniques you can use to make the most of your eggs!
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Book Review: Food FAQS: Substitutions, Yields and Equivalents by Linda Resnik, Dee Brock
This is a great book if you are looking for a handy reference that aids you in substitutions, yields and equivalents.
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Book Review: Cooking By The Seasons
Here is an excellent cookbook to help you celebrate the seasons! I have thoroughly enjoyed this cookbook and would recommend it to all!
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Grapefruit
Learn how to prepare this under-used citrus fruit in a variety preparations! Plus how to select them, store them and much more!
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Broccoli
Come to Cooking With The Seasons on December 1st, 2002 and learn about broccoli and how to prepare while it is in season!
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Cranberries
Cranberries are a symbol of winter and the holiday season. Learn a little about cranberries and find other sites where you can improve your knowledge about cranberries! There are also 3 recipes offered too!
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Pumpkins
Do you know how to choose a pumpkin? Did you know that you can make more from a pumpkin other than pumpkin pie? Here you will learn the history of, how to choose a pumpkin, how to prepare it and I will offer some recipes!
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Apples
Did you know that apples are related to the rose family? Did you realize that there are over 7000 varieties? When choosing an apple, do you know which is best for pies, canning or raw? I will tell you the answers to this, plus more with some recipes!
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Grains
Do you know your grains? Here I will explain the different varieties of grains and offer some recipes so you can try some new food items!
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Chiles
Do you know your chile peppers? Did you know that there are over 200 varieties? What do you do when you get burned? I will tell you the answers to these questions, as well as offer you some recipes!
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Cucumbers
Do you know how to pick a cucumber at the store? Or possibly how to prepare one? I will tell you about cucumbers and how to can choose one, store it and how to prepare them!
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Cherries
Cherry Season is upon us! Come learn about cherries and get some new recipes too!
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Pineapples
Do you know how many varieties of pineapples exist? Or maybe where they originate from? Want to learn how to make a pineapple salsa? Read this article and learn more about this regal fruit!
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Artichokes
How do you tell when an artichoke is cooked? What's the difference between the bottom and the heart? Is the Jerusalem artichoke a distant cousin? Want to make an artichoke soup? The answers to all of these questions, are in this article!
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Asparagus
Do you know how to properly prepare asparagus? What other ways can you cook asparagus outside steaming it? Did you know that the in the Middle Ages, asparagus was already considered a gourmet food? Come and read my article!
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Oranges
Do you know the difference between a Valencia orange and a Seville? Have you ever wondered how to make some marmalade? Maybe you were curious how to segment an orange. For the answers to these questions, plus more, come read this article!
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Cooking During The Holiday Season
Here is an article that shares some recipe traditions from around the world! Try my Mexican eggnog, or maybe my mother's cranberry sauce! Tell me what is your favorite holiday recipe is too!
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Sweet Potato vs. Yam: The Difference Between Them and Recipes for African Yams, Sweet Potato Pie, and Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Do you know the difference between the sweet potato and the yam? Come and learn the difference and share what you know. I even have some recipes!
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Butternut Squash Season
Do you know how to choose a Butternut Squash? If you have one, so you know how to prepare it? Store it? Find out more about Butternut Squash. I even have some recipes to share!
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Eggplant (Aubergine) Season!
Have you ever wondered where eggplants come from? How to choose one at the grocery store? Or, maybe how to store it until you cook it? Or what wine would go with it? Read this article and sample my recipes!
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Brussels Sprouts and Peach Season!
It is Brussels Sprouts and Peach season. Learn their history, how to pick them in a store, how to prepare them and some recipes to go with them!
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Tomatoes and Corn Season
Have you ever wondered where tomatoes and corn originated from? How to pick them and how healthy they are for you? Look no further! Your questions are answered here!
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