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	<title>The Foodie Gazette</title>
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	<description>Adventures in good eating -- recipes and food writing by Margaret "Meps" Schulte</description>
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		<title>Edible flowers for salads</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The first time I saw a salad decorated with edible flowers, I was blown away and had to photograph it. Stuart Prado brought this to Barry&#8217;s 40th birthday party.

Recently, Julia Wharton shared this list of edible flowers for salads. She says most of these are easy to grow, and some are self-seeding:
Borage
Calendula
Nasties (nasturtiums)
Daylily (not other [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.foodiegazette.com/edible-flowers-for-salads</link>
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		<title>Jacqui&#8217;s pear, banana, almond, and avocado salad</title>
		<description><![CDATA[1 perfectly ripe pear
1 perfectly ripe banana
1 overripe avocado (it needs to be very soft)
Generous handful of tamari-roasted almonds, chopped
Cut the pear and banana into bite-sized chunks and toss with the avocado. It will bind them together perfectly, no need for other dressing. Sprinkle almonds over the top.
Serves 2.
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		<link>http://www.foodiegazette.com/jacquis-pear-banana-almond-and-avocado-salad</link>
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		<title>Easy Granola</title>
		<description><![CDATA[1/2 t salt
6 C rolled oats
1 C wheat germ
1 C nuts
1 C raisins
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t nutmeg
1/2 C honey
1/2 C canola oil
Mix the dry ingredients first, then add oil and honey. Bake in 300 degree oven until lightly browned. Add raisins after baking.
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		<link>http://www.foodiegazette.com/easy-granola</link>
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		<title>Black Bean Dip</title>
		<description><![CDATA[1 can black beans, drained
Several tablespoons of olive oil
Several tablespoons of lime juice
Several teaspoons of chili powder
About a teaspoon of ground cumin
Large clove of garlic, diced very fine
Mash all these ingredients together. Stir in 1-2 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped, and a little bit of finely diced onion. Add salt to taste.
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		<link>http://www.foodiegazette.com/black-bean-dip</link>
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		<title>Braised Red Cabbage with Cranberries</title>
		<description><![CDATA[2 t oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound red cabbage, thinly sliced
1 C fresh cranberries
1 T red wine vinegar
2 t honey
1/2 C orange juice
1 bay leaf
1/4 t ground ginger
1/4 t ground cloves
Heat oil in a skillet and saute the onion until soft. Add the garlic and cabbage, cover, and cook until the cabbage is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.foodiegazette.com/braised-red-cabbage-with-cranberries</link>
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		<title>Cornmeal pizza with pink beans</title>
		<description><![CDATA[1 C yellow cornmeal
1-1/3 C cold water
1/4 C plus 2 T grated parmesan
1 T olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, sliced thinly
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 green pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
4 mushrooms, sliced
1 t each basil and oregano
1/8 t black pepper
2/3 C cooked and drained pink or pinto beans
4 oz shredded mozzarella
8 oz tomato [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.foodiegazette.com/cornmeal-pizza-with-pink-beans</link>
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		<title>Rhubarb Carrot Soup</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a very tangy soup, and it has a creamy texture without pureeing it.
1 bunch of green onions, chopped
1 T butter, olive oil, or a combination of the two
4 large carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
6 stalks of rhubarb, sliced into 1-inch chunks
4 cloves garlic, minced fine
2 C vegetable or chicken broth
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.foodiegazette.com/rhubarb-carrot-soup</link>
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		<title>Chewy Granola Bars</title>
		<description><![CDATA[2/3 C brown rice syrup
1/2 C peanut butter
1-1/2 T butter
1-1/2 T oil
1-1/2 C rolled oats
1/4 C oat bran (can substitute ground nuts or wheat germ)
1/4 C flax or sesame seeds
1/4 C sunflower seeds
1/4 C dried fruit
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Combine the brown rice syrup, peanut butter, oil, and butter. Stir in the oat bran and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.foodiegazette.com/chewy-granola-bars</link>
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		<title>Carrots in rhubarb sauce</title>
		<description><![CDATA[6 medium carrots, in 1/2-inch dice
3 large stalks rhubarb, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 tsp lemon zest
1 C water
4 cloves garlic, minced fine
Salt to taste
Cook the carrots, rhubarb, lemon zest, and water together until the carrots are tender and the rhubarb breaks down and forms a sauce. Stir in the garlic and salt and heat gently [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.foodiegazette.com/carrots-in-rhubarb-sauce</link>
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		<title>Marilyn&#8217;s Basic Cookie Dough</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Our friend Marilyn, of s/v Oryoki, makes the most wonderful cookies. Every time she makes them, they&#8217;re slightly different, but the chewy, satisfying basis is the same &#8212; and it&#8217;s much more healthy than your average cookie! She has to be careful when she offers these to me and Barry, because we  have trouble [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.foodiegazette.com/marilyns-basic-cookie-dough</link>
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		<title>The five-hundred year vegan diet</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I recently told Barry I wanted to experiment with a special diet. Based on some of the purification or &#8220;detox&#8221; diets I&#8217;d read and heard about, we would remove a bunch of foods from our diet for two weeks. Then we&#8217;d add them back gradually, to see whether we notice a difference.
Here&#8217;s the list of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.foodiegazette.com/the-five-hundred-year-vegan-diet</link>
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		<title>Creamy curried red lentils</title>
		<description><![CDATA[1 C red lentils
2 C water
1-3 t Madras curry powder
1-2 T butter
Salt to taste
Put the lentils and water in a pressure cooker and bring it up to pressure. Cook for 1 minute, then remove from the heat and allow the pressure to drop naturally. Open the cooker and stir in the curry powder, butter, and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.foodiegazette.com/creamy-curried-red-lentils</link>
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		<title>Amazing Garlic Rice with Amaranth</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The texture of this dish is amazing because it&#8217;s so creamy. But you can make it without the amaranth, using a whole cup of rice instead. It&#8217;s worth it for the taste of the garlic and butter and oil &#8212; sort of a gluten-free alternative to garlic bread.
3/4 C brown rice
1/4 C amaranth
2 C water
3/4 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.foodiegazette.com/amazing-garlic-rice-with-amaranth</link>
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		<title>Green beans in &#8220;cheesy&#8221; yeast sauce</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Nutritional yeast may not taste just like cheese, but in this dish the flavor can only be called &#8220;cheesy.&#8221; We had it over quinoa and amaranth, but it would be nice to have bread to sop up the &#8220;cheesy&#8221; sauce.
1 pound of green beans
1 medium onion
2 handfuls fresh mushrooms
1 C water
3 cloves garlic
1/3 C nutritional [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.foodiegazette.com/green-beans-in-cheesy-yeast-sauce</link>
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		<title>Julie&#8217;s Corn &amp; Chicken Chowder</title>
		<description><![CDATA[1 can of Campbell&#8217;s (select) chicken corn chowder
1 can of Campbell&#8217;s regular cream of chicken
1 can of Campbell&#8217;s cream of potato
1 can of chicken OR a large chopped up chicken breast
1 can of creamed corn
1 can of whole corn
8 ounces of half &#038; half, or 1 can Carnation evaporated milk
A tad of butter
Combine ingredients in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.foodiegazette.com/julies-corn-chicken-chowder</link>
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		<title>Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars</title>
		<description><![CDATA[18-oz package refrigerated sugar cookie dough, divided
2/3 C grape jam
3/4 C granola (without raisins)
3/4 C peanut butter chips
Line a 9-in. square baking pan with foil and spray with cooking spray. Press two-thirds of the sugar cookie dough into the pan. Spread jelly over the dough. In a bowl, beat the granola, peanut butter chips and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.foodiegazette.com/peanut-butter-and-jelly-bars</link>
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		<title>Spinach Souffle</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As far as I&#8217;m concerned, this was the winning recipe at the Beaufort Backstreet Pub&#8217;s first (hopefully annual) Meatloaf Off. It&#8217;s totally creamy and decadent and rich, and you can easily double or triple it for a huge group. Many thanks to Denise for sharing the recipe!
3 eggs
16 oz small curd cottage cheese
1/4 pound white [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.foodiegazette.com/spinach-souffle</link>
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		<title>Simplest pinto beans</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is what I use instead of refried beans for tacos or burritos dinners. It makes enough for two people, as long as there are plenty of tortillas and cheese and other toppings.
Soak 1 C of pinto beans and put into a pressure cooker. Add a large onion, cut into 8 chunks. Add water &#8212; [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.foodiegazette.com/simplest-pinto-beans</link>
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		<title>Simple Cornbread</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sandy said, surprised, &#8220;Normally, I don&#8217;t like cornbread, but I like this cornbread!&#8221;
1 C flour
1 C cornmeal
2 t baking powder
1 t salt
1/3 to 1/2 C sugar, according to your preference
1 egg
1/4 C oil
1 C milk
Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Mix in the egg, then the oil, and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.foodiegazette.com/simple-cornbread</link>
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		<title>Cindy&#8217;s Sugar Cookies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Our friend Cindy Johns, who is 11, is going to be a student ambassador with People to People this summer, and she&#8217;s going to Paris and London. She&#8217;s selling giant decorated cookies to help pay for her trip &#8212; here&#8217;s one of her recipes.
2-1/2 C sugar
1 C (2 sticks) butter or margarine
1 C shortening
4 eggs
1/2 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.foodiegazette.com/cindys-sugar-cookies</link>
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