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The Magic of Japanese Ramen Soup

by Patty on 23/08/202422/08/2024

I have always found Japanese Ramen Soup to be comfort food. It is true, however, I make a mess and really should wear a bib when eating as I get… [Continue Reading]

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A Little Salty Soy Sauce Goes a Long Way

by Patty on 16/08/202415/08/2024

I know soy sauce is used in many Asian cuisines, and that it tastes salty first and then the other complex flavors come through. And when I have gluten-free people… [Continue Reading]

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I Want a Fruit Salad Tree

by Patty on 09/08/202408/08/2024

Have you heard of these trees? I had not, but ran across the idea in a little article I read online and immediately started to research them. I have space… [Continue Reading]

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Importance of Buying at Farmers Markets Now

by Patty on 02/08/202430/07/2024

National Farmers Market Week is August 4-10! How do I plan to celebrate? By visiting the market of course. But I will be doing so not just for less expensive food, but… [Continue Reading]

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An Astonished Honey Connoisseur

by Patty on 26/07/202426/07/2024

I have continued my research on honey. I have now spoken with bee keepers, have had to call for help for ground wasp removal (often predators of honey bees), and… [Continue Reading]

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Project 2025’s Implementation Will Destroy USA Agriculture

by Patty on 19/07/202419/07/2024

If you thought Project 2025 was just a political roadmap for whenever the next Republican president comes into office, you would be partially right. It is also a dystopian plan… [Continue Reading]

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Alpha-gal is Horrible Way to Vegetarianism

by Patty on 12/07/202429/07/2024

The Alpha-gal syndrome is a very serious, and life-threatening, allergic reaction mammals can get after a specific tick bite. CDC reports ~450k people in the USA might already have the… [Continue Reading]

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We Need to Know About Chilis as Spice

by Patty on 05/07/202402/07/2024

I do like a certain amount of heat, but I also want to be able to taste what I am eating. So I am not interested in the Carolina Reaper,… [Continue Reading]

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Kitchen Towels Do The Dirty Work

by Patty on 28/06/202427/06/2024

Kitchen towels are the work-horse of the kitchen, an incomparable, useful, durable, and dependable kitchen tool. Every cook relies on their kitchen towel to do a variety of things helpful… [Continue Reading]

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DFA Had Good Intent + Now Bad Outcomes?

by Patty on 21/06/202415/06/2024

The NewYorker (2021) started off an article with: In 1980, the country had more than three hundred thousand dairy farms. Today there are only about thirty thousand. And with that… [Continue Reading]

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How to Not Consume Microplastics

by Patty on 14/06/202403/07/2024

Microplastics (MP) and nano plastics (NP) are in our air, water, and soil. Thus, are also in plants, fish, birds, and all of us. So, how do we prevent these… [Continue Reading]

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How Do I Cook with Seaweed

by Patty on 07/06/202422/05/2024

Personally, I am not a generic seafood lover, however I do have specific things I like to eat and some variations of seaweed is on that list. When I do… [Continue Reading]

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Crete is the Largest Greek Island + Is Wonderful

by Patty on 31/05/202431/05/2024

The final part of our 2024 visit to Greece took us to Crete. The largest and most populous of the Greek islands, it has very ancient ruins, lovely beaches, snow… [Continue Reading]

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