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Sunday, March 22, 2015

Historic Food Fortnightly Challenge #21: Rare and Scarce Ingredients

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The Challenge: Just where does one find some of the ingredients for these recipes? That’s your job for this challenge! Find a recipe that r...
Thursday, November 20, 2014

Day 7: America's Bird, The Noble Turkey

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Most cooks begin their menu by selecting the roast meat that will hold the place of honor during the entree. In the case of Thanksgiving, th...

Series: Everything Old Is New Again; Or, A countdown to Thanksgiving

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One of my favorite foodie holidays is Thanksgiving. It's easy to understand. Food plays a central role in the festivities. For a few g...
Saturday, October 18, 2014

Historical Food Fortnightly Challenge #10: Qu'ils mangent de la brioche

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The Challenge: The 16th is the anniversary of the beheading of Marie Antoinette. In honor of Madame Deficit, prepare your best cake from a ...
Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Historical Food Fortnightly Challenge #9: The Frugal Housewife

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The Challenge: Throughout history, housewives and housekeepers have kept a close eye on their budgets and found creative ways to pinch penn...
Thursday, September 18, 2014

Historical Food Fortnightly Challenge #8: In a Jam, or Jelly, or Preserve

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The Challenge: It’s harvest time in the northern hemisphere, and springtime in the southern hemisphere. Make something either to preserve t...
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Monday, August 25, 2014

Historical Food Fortnightly #6: Seasonal Foods

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The Challenge: Concoct a dish based on the fruits and/or vegetables that would have been in season and available to the particular time you...