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25 Super Bowl Recipes, Plus Harry & David Snackbox Gift Idea

Jan 28, 2013

Here are 25 of my favorite Super Bowl recipes, plus a fabulous Harry & David Snackbox idea for easy entertaining. When I heard the first crash from upstairs, I was rather alarmed. It sounded as though the ceiling was going to fall in. Then came the second crash, followed by a primal grunt, a pronouncement [...]

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Super Bowl Recipes: Chili, Wings, Dips and More

Feb 1, 2012

“Only five more days, Mum.” That was the greeting yesterday morning. No “Good morning, Mum”, no hug – just the countdown to football’s biggest day of the year. If you don’t follow NFL news, my son would want me to tell you that his beloved New York Giants are playing the New England Patriots in [...]

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Recipes for Winter: Soup, Chili, Stew & Curry

Nov 30, 2010

(Be sure to leave your recipe ideas and links in the comment section.) After graduating from university many (yes, many) years ago, my parents and I set off on a Zimbabwean adventure. At that time, this southern African nation was one of relative peace. While I am distressed to read about the extreme political unrest [...]

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Smoky Black Bean & Corn Vegetarian Chili Recipe

Sep 29, 2010

There are not many naturally-occurring black food items that I am comfortable serving to my family. Typically, when a long-forgotten item at the back of the fridge turns black, I am ceremoniously dump it into the garbage can, nose plugged and face screwed up into an unattractive mask. We did take a shot at growing [...]

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Smoky Turkey Chili Recipe with Chipotle Peppers, & Black & White Beans

Jan 12, 2010

Smoky Turkey Chili Recipe with Chipotle Pepper, & Black & White Beans

There must be something in the water. Over the past week, my 8- and 5-year old boys have, on their own accord, added several previously gag-inducing foods to their repertoires. Mustard is now being slathered onto sandwiches, salads are in high demand, and black beans are now considered “awesome”. When I made this chili for [...]

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Grilled Shrimp with a Kick

Jul 9, 2009

My mum claims that I was born hiccuping. While this may be an exaggeration, it is true that I tend to get the hiccups more than the average Joe (or Josephine). Not just once, either. If I get the hiccups in the morning, I am destined to get them at least three more times that [...]

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