Good food, good for you Every year we make the same promises on New Year’s Day: Exercise more, improve our minds, walk the dogs and eat less. For most of us, these resolutions don’t last past the next bad weather day, juicy tell-all book or lunch with the girls. Truth is, it’s hard to start something and it’s reall... Read more »
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		Thanksgiving recipes from Wichita celebrities For all the traditions Americans share on Thanksgiving, it’s a deeply personal holiday. Some like to embellish the beloved turkey dinner with their own flair. Other families develop their own special rituals around the day. It’s no wonder the day before Thanksgiving remains the peak travel day o... Read more »
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		Pumpkins, apples and pears… oh my! It’s that time of year: winter fruit abounds and I’m just itchin’ to make something delicious with an apple, pear or yes, even a pumpkin. Forget about the usual, try something a little out of the ordinary using these wonderful ingredients. Pumpkins You can carve a pumpkin, pickle a pumpkin and... Read more »
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		Salt of the Earth While woman does not live by bread alone, salt is really vital to life, it makes food taste good and can be crucial in making a recipe turn out right. But how much do you really know about salt? Admittedly, I’m probably, an over-salter. No, really, I do use too much salt to season my [...]... Read more »
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		It’s a tasty time for tarts Summertime … “and the eatin’ is easy. If August is anything like July, it’s hot. Who feels like cooking a big dinner or eating yet another limp salad? You can solve your summer eating problems by taking time to fix a tasty tart or quiche. And yes, real men—and women of course—do eat ... Read more »
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		Edible Art: Cocoa Dolce Artisan Chocolates What could be better than chocolate? Especially when it’s as beautiful as it is delectable—and plated behind a glass case awaiting your selection at Cocoa Dolce Artisan Chocolates in Bradley Fair. Cocoa Dolce owner Beth Tully is one of a small group of international artisan chocolate makers who ... Read more »
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		Summer’s perfect food: Salads! They come in every color, taste, combination and flavor. They can be leafy, marinated, creamed or bound. Every culture has one; everyone has a favorite. What are we talking about? Why salads, of course. May is National Salad Month and it’s time to celebrate salads and the health benefits they brin... Read more »
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		The Sweet Life Connie’s Cookies is going global. A longtime Wichita favorite, this homegrown company’s sweet confections soon will be headed for Japan, Great Britain and other international destinations. And, in the near future, Connie’s cookie dough will be purveyed by local schoolchildren during fund drive... Read more »
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		Dish Diva Nancy Bell Ringer is a prize-winning food collaborator and unabashedly sassy cook. Born and raised in Wichita, her family owned the iconic Carl Bell Grocery from 1926 to 1989. “I started working there weighing produce for customers when I was about 8 years old. That’s where my fascination with f... Read more »
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