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sangriaSangria: One Bloody Punch!!
by Marjorie Dorfman

Why is sangria such a popular summer drink? How many different ways can it be made? Read on for some refreshing details.



chocolate valentineC’est Si Bon Bon: The Sweet History of Chocolate
by Marjorie Dorfman

Where did this wonderful thing we know as chocolate come from? The answers are sweet, but not so short. Read on.



marzipan holiday candyMarzipan: A Sweet and Tasty History
by Marjorie Dorfman

How did marzipan become associated with the holidays? What is its sweet and noble history? Read on for some delightful information.



carving turkeyHow (Not) To Cook, Serve and Carve A Thanksgiving Turkey
by Marjorie Dorfman

Is there a right way to carve a turkey? You bet there is! Do you know what it is? Aha, perhaps got you there! Well read on and learn at least how not to do this. By the process of elimination, one should be on the right track a few Thanksgivings from now!


halloween pumpkinThe Pumpkin: Gourd of Gourds and King of All Things Halloween
by Marjorie Dorfman

What is a Jack 0'Lantern and how did it become synonymous with the Halloween pumpkin? What do the Irish have to do with the American celebration of Halloween? Read on for some thoughts about many shades of gray and orange.


ice cream dessertIce Cream: A Sweet And Glorious Past
by Marjorie Dorfman

Does ice cream date as far back as ancient Rome or does it hail from the days of the Medicis? Trace its delectable path down through history and smile. After all, it won’t cost you any calories.


three cheersFoods Named After People (Part Three)
by Marjorie Dorfman

There are so many foods named after people. Have you ever wondered why? If not, this may not be the time to start, but this is part 3 of a series of articles that address this issue and it might be the proper time to finish. Read on, if you dare and enjoy.


two toasting the chefFoods Named After People (Part Two)
by Marjorie Dorfman

Have you ever wondered why graham crackers are so named? Or who the man is behind Earl Grey Tea? Well, wonder no more as we further explore part two of foods named after people and vice versa.


toast to the chefFoods Named After People: Which Really Came First? (Part One)
by Marjorie Dorfman

Did you ever wonder about how many foods there were in the world that are named after people and vice versa? No, well maybe now is the time to think about it, for there are many, so many in fact that we will need three articles to cover most of them. Read on, no matter how familiar you may be with the alphabet.


winter wineWinter Wines To Keep You Warm And Just A Tad Fuzzy
by Marjorie Dorfman

Which wines are better suited to winter weather? Are they red, white, both or some other color? Read on for some information, warm and fuzzy though it may be.



holiday feastingHoliday Feasting: Will You Ever Recover?
by Marjorie Dorfman

It’s that time of year when they say the world falls in love. They forget to mention however, it’s also the time when most of us put on a few pounds attending parties and sipping and supping on all kinds of fattening goodies. How can you feast without going (or falling) overboard? I’m not sure I know, but read on merrily anyway.



Reversal of Caution

What’s new, old, better, worse, borrowed and possibly even blue now that’s considered safe for healthy eating? Why can’t the experts make up their minds? First the egg is no good and then the problem is the yolk. Then the white is okay for a little while. And then they both aren’t good for us and then they both are again. The poor chickens and their self esteem! Coffee is okay. And then it isn’t. And then . . . you guessed it: it's okay or at least not as bad as originally thought. Hence, the heart of Reversal of Caution. Enjoy, with a pinch of salt!


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