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A-maize-ing grain
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Long before the Americas were colonized, the native people propagated and subsisted on Zea mays, the true gold of the Americas; corn. The corn that we know descended from teosinte, […] READ MORE
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Nikkei wine
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In July 2022, Sequoia Sake hosted the Nikkei Wine event featuring wine from several Nikkei owned wineries, including B. Kosuge Wines, Paulownia Wine, Mikami Vineyards, Kanpai Wines and Six Cloves […] READ MORE
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My favorite salty drupe
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What’s a drupe? It almost sounds like that dopey kid in school that always sat in the last row and never seemed to pay attention to the teacher. Well, a […] READ MORE
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Vegan Soylent Green
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I still can recall watching the original “Soylent Green” at Kailua Drive-In with my family back in the early ‘70s, featuring Charlton Heston as the lead character, Det. Robert Thorn. […] READ MORE
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Better than chocolate
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I know everyone loves chocolate truffles — a creamy, chocolate ganache covered with more chocolate and then rolled in cocoa powder. It’s like a chocolate cubed delight for all chocolate […] READ MORE
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Home grown sauces
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Since retiring, I’ve tried my “green thumb” at growing various herbs and vegetables. Some have been successful, others not so much. And previous successes haven’t always carried through. So far, […] READ MORE
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A month for hearts
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I realize that the most significant day in February, for most Americans at least, came and went about two weeks ago when florists, chocolatiers and greeting card companies count their […] READ MORE
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Not for peanut butter sandwiches
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While the ripe, yellow version are what most consume, people can also consume bananas while they are still in their unripe, green state. But why would you want to consume […] READ MORE
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Dishes for the holidays and beyond
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Whenever we attend potluck get-togethers, I try to follow several of my personal unwritten rules. First, bring a dish that won’t infringe upon the host’s kitchen. The dish should simply […] READ MORE
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My kitchen necessities
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Since the holiday season is almost upon us, it’s that time once again to consider our gift giving options. However, instead of simply giving you gift suggestions, I’ll take a […] READ MORE
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