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Sweet Meets Savory: Take Another Look at Pot Piesnew

Sure, pecans and cherries and strawberries make fine fillings, but what about all those other items you pass in the produce and sections on grocery trips? It’s time to think about how they would make your mouth and stomach very, very happy.
Jackson Free Press  |  Neola Young  |  07-09-2009  |  Food+Drink

The Long and Short(cake) of Itnew

Despite what your 7-year-old nephew might believe, shortcake is not just a socially acceptable vehicle for pounds of whipped topping.
Jackson Free Press  |  Deirdra Harris Glover  |  07-09-2009  |  Food+Drink

Salad Daze: Avoiding Lettuce Burnoutnew

When summer rolls around, I'll take any flimsy excuse to keep my distance from the stove. Inevitably, common sense gives me a good shake, and I make a reasonable decision: I just need to eat more salads. With recipes for Deconstructed Pesto Salad and Grilled Caesar.
Jackson Free Press  |  Deirdra Harris Glover  |  06-26-2009  |  Food+Drink

Replacing Mr. Peanutnew

Between recalls and allergies, using peanuts in your recipes may not be your best bet. Substituting almonds can be a healthier, tastier alternative.
Jackson Free Press  |  Neola Young  |  04-24-2009  |  Food+Drink

Bacon Forevernew

Exploring the unlikely marriage of sweet and savory flavors with a recipe for Chocolate Chip and Bacon Cookies.
Jackson Free Press  |  Neola Young  |  04-16-2009  |  Food+Drink

Jewish Soul Foodnew

It's not collard greens or grits: it's chicken soup, good for what ails you.
Jackson Free Press  |  Janine Jankovitz  |  04-03-2009  |  Food+Drink

Stretching a Delicious Dollarnew

Hearty soups and stews are a great way to stretch your grocery budget.
Jackson Free Press  |  Neola Young  |  03-27-2009  |  Food+Drink

On Taco Night and 'Guaca-Salsa'new

These days, my husband and I make tacos with lots of homemade salsa. He is the self-proclaimed meat lover, and I'm the veggie queen, so between us, we usually manage to come up with a balanced meal. With recipes for Meaty Vegetable Tacos and Guaca-Salsa.
Jackson Free Press  |  Sarah Christine Bolton  |  02-19-2009  |  Food+Drink

The Baked Potato: Like Manna from Heavennew

After a day or two of fasting on just broth and juice, that baked potato was like manna from heaven. Even today, a baked potato has almost spiritual connotations for me.
Jackson Free Press  |  Sarah Christine Bolton  |  12-29-2008  |  Food+Drink

Giving Thanks for the Cheap and Eco-Friendlynew

It is hard enough to stick to a budget and also make environmentally responsible choices on a normal week. How on Earth can we all manage it during the holiday season? Actually, it is easier than you might think if you follow a few simple guidelines.
Jackson Free Press  |  Kelly Bryan Smith  |  11-25-2008  |  Food+Drink

Popeye and Pestonew

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." With recipe for Spinach and Pesto-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Red Potatoes.
Jackson Free Press  |  Sarah Christine Bolton  |  10-31-2008  |  Food+Drink

Halcyon Soupnew

This recipe is from my halcyon days in Oxford, where I was desultorily studying for a degree, diligently exploring my capacities for vice and working in a string of eateries.
Jackson Free Press  |  Jesse Yancy  |  08-07-2008  |  Food+Drink

The Chinese Expressnew

My earliest memory of Chinese food was my mom making egg foo yung and chicken chow mein on New Year’s Eve.
Jackson Free Press  |  Sarah Christine Bolton  |  08-04-2008  |  Food+Drink

My Dirty Little Secretnew

I am a very strong-willed protestor of fried foods. Living in the South, I realize that many people around me do not share my viewpoint. However, I do have one exception to my rule...
Jackson Free Press  |  Sarah Christine Bolton  |  05-08-2008  |  Food+Drink

Tennis Fuelnew

I always crave a submarine sandwich after playing tennis. I'm not exactly sure why that is, but a six-inch grilled chicken on wheat with lettuce, olives, cucumbers and honey mustard hits the spot right on.
Jackson Free Press  |  Sarah Chistine Bolton  |  05-07-2008  |  Food+Drink

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