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Tucson: Feeding Primavera Thanksgiving
Closed Published by Karyn Zoldan November 14th, 2011 in Chewish TUCSON, Family Traditions, Food for Thought, Out and About in Tucson, Thanksgiving.
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As you celebrate Thanksgiving this year, consider helping people who are in transition trying to make a better life for themselves and their families. Consider donating food to one of three of the Primavera Foundations’s venues. (You don’t need to live in Tucson to look around you and find out who can benefit by some food donations …
[more...]Thanksgiving Turkey Tips
Closed Published by Karyn Zoldan November 13th, 2011 in Comfort Foods, Family Traditions, Food for Thought, Food Safety, Thanksgiving.
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Turkey tips are from Chef Annette Gallardo, South Bay School of Cooking
To brine or not to brine?
That is a question often asked. I have several opinions on this.
First of all, most supermarket turkeys are already soaked in a horrible salt solution–from 4 to 15% of “solution”, just read the package. This makes for a …
[more...]Food Safety Tips – Thanksgiving
Closed Published by Karyn Zoldan November 10th, 2011 in Family Traditions, Food for Thought, Food Organizations, Food Safety, Thanksgiving, What We Eat.
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from the USDA press release
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2011- It is the time of year again when celebrity chefs and cooking magazines are advocating the newest trends in cooking a turkey. Whether you use a tried-and-true recipe or a creative new method, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) wants to help you …
[more...]Tucson Restaurant: Feast of San Gennaro-Tavolino
1 Comment Published by Karyn Zoldan September 26th, 2011 in Chewish TUCSON, Comfort Foods, Family Traditions, Food Festivals, Food for Thought, Food Fun, Food Organizations, Foodie Passions, Out and About in Tucson, What We Eat.
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Tucson dining: Feast of San Gennaro at Tavolino
This menu sounds awesome. I have not had this kind of Italian food in ages. Mama Mia!
Check it out: (served family style)
- Pizza Napoletana
- Grilled sausage & peppers
- Antipasti Misti
- Grilled seafood salad
- Variety of homemade pasta dishes like baked maccheroni and spaghetti with “gravy”
- Wood-oven roasted pork
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Father’s Day Brunch
1 Comment Published by Torie Nicholas June 21st, 2011 in Breakfast/Brunch, Family Traditions, Memories.
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On Sunday for Father’s Day, my brother and I decided to make my dad a huge breakfast. Since he is always so busy, we thought it would be a nice treat to have all of his favorite foods and enjoy a nice meal. For this breakfast, we tried to go to the store and get every type …
[more...]Memorial Day Desserts
Closed Published by Torie Nicholas May 27th, 2011 in Desserts, Family Traditions, outdoor dining.
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I love Memorial Day Weekend!
First of all, it means the weather is getting nicer. Secondly, it means its right around my birthday. Third, it usually means a longer weekend off of work and last but most importantly it is a time to honor those who fought for our country and who brought honor to …
[more...]Reviving an Easter Tradition
2 Comments Published by Jennifer Walker April 25th, 2011 in Easter, Family Traditions, Nibbles & Bites.
When I was a little girl, we lived with my grandmother for a few years before moving several states away from all of our extended family. Of that time, holidays always seem to stand out in my memories. Easter was no exception.
We’d color eggs the night before, making sure that each egg bore the name of a family member …
[more...]An Ap-Peel-ing Idea
2 Comments Published by Jennifer Walker April 18th, 2011 in Easter, Family Traditions, Nibbles & Bites.
For those who don’t already know, I have a creativity-focused blog, the 64 Arts, that lets me flex the right side of my brain on a regular basis. Last March, while exploring the art of Cutouts (from paper to peel), I created a cute lemon cup that might make a nice addition to your Easter table this year.
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