Author: Caterina Borg, Good Food Gourmet
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Will The Real Ho’mous (Hummus) Please Stand Up
I just cringe when I see the word h-u-m-m-u-s… You know — the Americanized spelling of that delicious spread made from garbanzo beans known in the Middle East as ho’mous (pronounced ho-mousse). I can just hear my dad’s voice insisting that I use the correct pronunciation – a respect for different cultures and their food…
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Easter Morning Milk Tea Honey Buns
Enjoying a soft, warm hot cross bun from the local bakery along with a cup of milk tea was an annual tradition we enjoyed every Easter. Honestly, there really isn’t anything better. In those days in Australia, drinking coffee was almost an unknown past time. The sweet rolls I remember just melted in your mouth.…
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Chicken & Eggless Dumplings
Several years ago, there was a program on PBS called The 1940’s House. It was about a modern day family that was set up to live in a house during the 1940’s and particularly during the historical time of WWII. More than 300 families auditioned for the show and the producers had to ensure that…
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Make Yourself Some Middle Eastern Simit Rings
I like to buy dried garbanzo beans, rehydrate them overnight and then cook them up the next day in the pressure cooker. Most people simply don’t understand why I would ever do this when you can buy perfectly good garbanzo beans in a can. Don’t get me wrong, I will buy a few canned items…
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Cinnamon Honey Walnut Semifreddo With Honey Toffee Swirls
It’s no secret that I’m a honey lover. I love it so much that I am always trying to convince others to incorporate it into their diet. There are so many health benefits associated with it, and to be honest, it really isn’t difficult to switch it out for sugar.
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Honey Ridge Farms Honey Almond Truffles
Honey…That little word plays so sweetly on your tongue…It’s the only word in the English language that describes a sweet food made from nectar AND a sweet term of endearment. Although I had first incorporated honey into my diet while I was in high school, it was not until I was in my early 30’s…
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Beyond The Ordinary Chicken Noodle Soup
It’s not hard for most people to put together a delicious and satisfying soup. Whether you set out to make one of the classics, like our all time favorite like tomato or chicken noodle or whether you are just emptying out leftovers from the fridge, a delicious soup makes a quick and easy meal.
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How To Make Crystallized Ginger
I wasn’t one of those people who always liked ginger, but rather one of those people who grew to love it over a long period of time. I always enjoyed spicy gingersnap cookies and lightly spiced cakes, but eating pieces of ginger or adding it to my morning juicing routine took some getting used to.…
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Dad’s No-Fuss Meatballs
Our house was always a stopping point for friends and family who lived close by, so it is no surprise that I was raised to prepare quick, delicious snacks and appetizers for unexpected guests. My family had a huge list of different items that could be put together quickly for events that offered little or…