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Taste of the Past

Maxine TroxellWhile it’s a common belief that Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake was a product of the Great Depression, its roots can be traced back to the early 20th century. Early cake recipes often included thick dairy products akin to the consistency of mayonnaise, such as sour cream or buttermilk, to add moisture and richness. The idea…

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The Supermarket Gourmet

by Buck Reed The Pleasures of Pickling Pickling likely originated in 2400 BCE in Mesopotamia using vegetables stored in vinegar. Making vinegar itself can be considered a culinary art form, but using it to flavor and preserve a food product would be considered the masterpiece. I actually feel bad for people who do not eat…

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Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients¾ cup whole-wheat flour ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg ¼ tsp. salt 1 cup crunchy natural peanut butter ¾ cup pure maple syrup Directions Position racks in top third and lower third of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk whole-wheat…

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Taste of the Past

Maxine Troxell This 1960s retro recipe for Baked Alaska will have you reminiscing about Beatles songs and go-go boots! It combines buttery, rich pound cake; creamy ice cream; and fluffy meringue, for a dessert that is not only delicious, but also makes an impressive ending to any dinner. You can use your own pound cake…

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Eat Well Live Well

Healthy Strawberry Santas Ingredients 12 strawberries 1 banana ¼ cup ricotta cheese or alternative: cottage cheese, cream cheese, coconut yogurt Edible gel icing (black) Directions Take the top off a strawberry (i.e., the leaves). Slice a second slice from the top of the strawberry. Slice a disc from a banana. Spread one side of the…

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Eat well feel good

Jalapeño Popper Mac n’ Cheese Bites Prep Time: 2o minutes Total Time: 1 hourServings: 12High-Calcium     Bone-Health     Vegetarian     Nut-Free     Low-Sodium Ingredients 6 ounces small elbow macaroni 5 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 large egg ¾ cup whole milk 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon dry mustard 2…

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Taste of the Past

Maxine Troxell With the upcoming Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show, I wanted to find a winning recipe to share. This recipe was the Grand-Prize winner in the 1968 Pillsbury Bake-Off. Happy baking, and I hope to see your cake at the Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show Bake Sale on September 6 at 7:30 p.m. Nutty…

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Eat well feel good

Zucchini Scampi Active Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 25 minutesServings: 4Egg-Free     Sesame-Free     Vegetarian     Nut-Free     Gluten-Free Ingredients 2 zucchini (10 oz. each), trimmed and halved lengthwise 2 small summer squash (5 oz. each), trimmed and halved lengthwise 1/8 teaspoon salt, plus ¼ teaspoon, divided 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 lemon, halved ½ cup dry white…

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The Supermarket Gourmet

by Buck Reed The Snackle Box (Patent Pending!) Is your lunch bag getting a bit boring? Or is lunch in a sit-down restaurant getting too expensive? Let’s face it, even fast food is putting a dent in our wallets! So, why not give a Snackle Box (Patent Pending) a chance? Put a little variety and…

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