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There is no denying that I am a big fan of all things tomato, so it should come as no surprise that I love homemade tomato sauces like marinara. While I have been making my own marinara for years, a recent trip to Costco gave me the chance to see just how cost effective my [...]

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Because of the sheer number of questions I get about easy recipes, I couldn’t wait to share my first slow cooker meal of 2013. This one is so delicious, you’ll never believe how simple it is to make. It takes just a few basic ingredients that most of us have on-hand anyway, and the prep [...]

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When it comes to the holidays, you just can’t have turkey without dressing, but who has the time to make it from scratch? You do. First, a tip that I first learned from my dear Granny a long time ago. When you have leftover cornbread or a slice or two of any kind of bread [...]

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Many people have a hard time making the perfect pie crust, but with this simple recipe you will get it right the first time, every time. There are two tricks to always keep in mind: Keep the ingredients ice cold. Don’t overwork the dough or it will become tough. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups all purpose [...]

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What would the holiday season be without cranberry sauce? With my recipe you can make it from scratch in the time it would take you to get the jelly stuff out of the can. Here in the States, canned cranberry sauce is one of the most recognizable symbols of the Thanksgiving meal. There’s only one [...]

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Set Sail for Hudson North Before This Star Disappears For Good

8 November 2012

In what should by all accounts be a prime corner location at Atlanta’s popular Atlantic Station you’ll find an unassuming food destination like no other in the metro area. The entrance to Hudson North isn’t flashy, in fact it is pretty low-key. Nothing more than a sandwich board to woo you in, while on the [...]

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My Earth Garden: Homemade BBQ Sauce

Perfect Homemade BBQ Sauce

3 July 2012

Nothing says summer like a barbecue, and you can’t have a barbecue without the right BBQ sauce. To help you celebrate the Fourth of July in style, I am sharing my personal recipe for Perfect Homemade BBQ Sauce that will rival the best you’ve ever had. Try it on beef, pork or chicken and you’ll [...]

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