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Taco Time!

I've been yammering on and on for the past few weeks about how much I really love tacos. After living on the West Coast for two years, I became accustomed …

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Replacing Mr. Peanut

In the past few years, Americans have seen a surprising number of food contamination incidents. Most recently, 46 states reported the appearance of salmonella in peanut products, which was followed …

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Bacon Forever

Over the past few years, I have become obsessed with the idea of pairing sweet and savory flavors in odd ways, pushing my taste buds to new limits. Often, I …

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Jewish Soul Food

My grandma, may she rest in peace, made the greatest chicken soup I've ever had. Most of the Jewish people I know believe their grandmother's soup is the best, and …

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Sweet Potato Capital Of The World?

Sweet potatoes are a popular dish all across Mississippi. Many Jackson restaurants serve sweet potato fries as a side dish or appetizer.

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Stretching a Delicious Dollar

In the current economic crisis, many of our friends, family—or maybe you or I—have lost jobs or are facing layoffs. Despite this unfortunate downturn, people still have to eat.

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Don't Spill the Refried Beans

When I was growing up, taco night was not complete without a giant bowl of soft avocado mashed together with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro and surrounded by crunchy white corn …

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Manna from Heaven

When I was sick and had a fever as a kid, my mom didn't let me eat solid foods. I could have broth and drink juice, water or tea, but …

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Holiday Food Recipes

This is the easiest, tastiest ham I've ever made—juicy and flavorful. And if you use a crockpot, it is almost no work!

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Holiday Drinks

Rocking around the Christmas tree is twice as fun when you have a holiday drink in hand. Whether you are serving these up at a swanky holiday party or sipping …

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So, Don't Cook!

With the Thanksgiving holidays right around the bend, everyone will be expecting to fill their stomachs with those wonderful holiday treats.

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Giving Thanks For The Cheap And Eco-Friendly

Gas prices may finally be going down, but I still do a lot of cringing in line at the grocery store every Saturday morning. It is hard enough to stick …

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Popeye and Pesto

You always hear great words of wisdom from your parents: "Look both ways before crossing the street;" "Don't run with scissors;" "Eat your spinach."

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The Count's Negronis & Other Autumn-Inspired Cocktails

Roll the delightfully bitter and spicy beverages of holidays yore--perfect for sipping whilst reading a good book in front of the fireplace.

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John Currence: ‘King of American Seafood'

John Currence was wiped out for days during the fifth annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off held in early August in New Orleans.