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RECIPE: Juicy Honeycrisps are just right for pork
Pork and apples are a perfect pair, and today’s dish, Pork Chops with Sage-Apple Stuffing, is a great example. And the timing couldn’t be better. Apple season is in full swing, and there’s a bumper crop this year.The overall darling variety for the past several years has been the Honeycrisp, which is used in this…
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Local hospitals ban kids to help prevent H1N1 spread
It would be easier for children to get into rated-R movies right now than visit sick family members in the hospital. Both Penrose-St. Francis Health Services and Memorial Health System are banning children from visiting their hospitals as part of an effort to reduce the risk of spreading H1N1 flu. Such restrictions are being implemented…
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RECIPE: Easy sweet potato soufflé
This recipe is very easy to make, and it tasted delicious, almost like a pie without a crust. I decided to cook the sweet potatoes in the microwave but you also could bake them or even used canned ones. The souffle was light and airy, although somewhat on the sweet side. The topping was crunchy…
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Don’t throw out those pumpkin seeds
You’ve crafted the perfect gruesome or goofy jack-o’-lantern. But what to do with all the glop you scraped out in the process?Don’t even think of tossing it. Pumpkin seeds are a great healthy snack and a delicious addition to salads, granola or trail mix.“I look at pumpkin seeds like popcorn. They can be spiced and…
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ON FOOD: Fine vintages, flavorful B&B stay highlight Wine Festival weekend
When the last weekend of September rolls around, it means one thing for me: The Wine Festival at the Winery at Holy Cross Abbey in Cañon City.I look forward to this event for a couple of reasons: The wines that winemaker Matt Cookson showcases at the winemaker dinner on Friday evening, and the treat of…
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Grind whole spices at home for best flavor
When fat is cut from recipes, flavor can follow. That’s when spices become the key to making lighter foods taste great. And if you want to get the most out of your spices, it’s best to follow a few simple tips.Whenever possible, buy whole spices, says Raghavan Iyer, author of “660 Curries.” Spices get their…
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Local farmers markets are winding down
A few local farmers markets are still going. Here’s the schedule as of Oct. 5: MONDAYS• Homegrown on Tejon10 a.m.-1 p.m., through Monday300 block of North Tejon Street636-2852• Gleneagle Farmers Market9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.in Western Museum of Mining and Industry parking lotOff I-25 at Gleneagle Exit #156A488-0880, wmmi.orgWEDNESDAYS• Colorado Farm & Art Market3-7 p.m., todayAmerica…
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ON THE SIDE: Food briefs
Peachy-keen recipesVisit gazettedev.gazette.com, click on Life, then click on Food to find all the winning recipes from the Palisade Peach Recipe Contest held Aug. 15. Healthful eatingMichele Mukatis, owner of Cultivate Health, will be offering cooking classes 5 to 8 p.m. Cost is $50 per class. Call 231-6265.•Oct. 14 — Pizza on the Barbie: Make…
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Palisade Peach Festival winning recipes
Dozens of home cooks whipped up their best peach creations for the Palisade Peach Festival at the end of September. There were refrigerated desserts like ice cream and cheesecake, as well as recipes for canned peaches (think jams, butters and salsas), and of course pies and tarts.Visit www.palisadepeachrecipecontest.com/ to download the Grand Prize-winning recipes in…
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ON FOOD: Judging grows into recipe-sharing session
Company picnics are growing beyond wiener roasts. Some are becoming actual foodie events.The Gazette recently joined that trend by turning our 2009 company picnic into a cooking contest.We started with outstanding hamburgers, hot dogs and brats from Ranch Foods Direct, a local source for natural meats, and invited associates to come up with their own…