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Film and food discussion leads to marmalade memories
Denise Clemons
4 days ago
Last week, I attended a fascinating presentation about the intersection of cinema and cuisine. We...
From soup to nuts and beyond, peanuts pack a punch
Denise Clemons
1 week ago
Most of us consider peanuts quite ordinary; we may not realize this familiar food was held in such...
‘Got milk?’ covers a wide range of options these days
Denise Clemons
2 weeks ago
It has become very crowded in the dairy aisles of our grocery stores, most notably in the milk...
Handy kitchen hacks save time and effort
Denise Clemons
3 weeks ago
The word “hack” has certainly evolved over time. Originally, the word hackney referred to a horse...
Colonial libations bring history to (night)life at...
Denise Clemons
1 month ago
If you haven’t yet attended a First Friday event at the Lewes Historical Society, you may want to...
The Home Café provides inspiring beverage recipes
Denise Clemons
1 month ago
Last week, I had the opportunity to interview Asia Lui Chapa, author of the recently released book...
Super Bowl options range from finger food to light...
Denise Clemons
1 month ago
Between the nonstop television advertisements and the grocery store displays, it is practically...
Meal kits deliver taste and convenience, but...
Denise Clemons
1 month ago
During the months I was recovering from an injury, we subscribed to delivery of two meal kits each...
Exploring the bounty of boards can be fun
Denise Clemons
2 months ago
Whether a cheese board, butter board or charcuterie board, these one-plate appetizer dishes are all...
Bagels aren’t just for breakfast these days
Denise Clemons
2 months ago
Somehow, I missed the memo and didn’t realize that Jan. 15 was National Bagel Day. Although not the...
It’s not your mama’s cube steak – and it’s delicious!
Denise Clemons
2 months ago
Do you remember cube steak? My mother used to serve it simmered in reconstituted Lipton’s onion...
Exotic mushrooms delight the eye and the palate
Denise Clemons
2 months ago
One of the food trends forecast for the year ahead – as predicted by internet bloggers, popular...
Start 2023 right with a hearty New Year’s Day breakfast
Denise Clemons
2 months ago
Since most of us will toast the stroke of midnight Dec. 31 with a glass of bubbly or other adult...
Simple meal ideas allow more holiday togetherness
Denise Clemons
3 months ago
This year I plan to follow the advice Christopher Kimble offered in the latest edition of Milk...
Hanukkah observance includes delicious traditional...
Denise Clemons
3 months ago
Sundown on Sunday marks the start of the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah, the eight-day “festival of...
Create your own holiday gift baskets
Denise Clemons
3 months ago
As the gift-giving season fast approaches, we’ve been inundated with mail-order catalogs and online...
Celeriac is an unusual vegetable worth discovering
Denise Clemons
3 months ago
Through the years, various vegetables have enjoyed their proverbial 15 minutes of fame, becoming...
Leftovers can go from tiresome to terrific
Denise Clemons
4 months ago
When you ask people what they enjoy about Thanksgiving, you’ll hear a wide range of responses. From...
Spinach has come a long way since its Popeye days
Denise Clemons
4 months ago
As I began planning for our turkey day menu, the subject of side dishes became my focus. Of course...
Apples are abundant, so go ahead and get saucy
Denise Clemons
4 months ago
From farmers markets to supermarkets, apple varieties from Gala to Granny Smith are currently in...
Great gravy can make holiday meals memorable
Denise Clemons
4 months ago
We’ve just turned the calendar page to November. Halloween candy is on the discount shelf, days are...
Fajitas are an easy fall-favorite meal option
Denise Clemons
5 months ago
After living in Texas for almost 20 years, Jack never tires of eating Tex-Mex specialities for...
With plenty of pumpkins, think outside the pie shell
Denise Clemons
5 months ago
We were barely past Labor Day when the pumpkins began piling up. Fast-food outlets are offering...
Nachos can go from basic to bounteous
Denise Clemons
5 months ago
While channel-surfing recently, we stumbled across a food/travel show exploring pub fare favorites...
Fall means pomegranates are in season
Denise Clemons
5 months ago
We’ve entered the season of the pomegranate, sometimes called the jewel of autumn. Found in markets...
Versatile vanilla adds flavor to various recipes
Denise Clemons
5 months ago
Some time ago, a friend sent me an article about vanilla that described the complex steps involved...
Cooking with capers sounds like fun!
Denise Clemons
6 months ago
Of course you’ve seen them, sprinkled over nova lox on a bagel, stirred into pasta puttanesca sauce...
Figs offer a unique taste-texture combination
Denise Clemons
6 months ago
This is the time of year when I’m glad I know people who have fig trees. While you can buy a...
Savor the flavor of fall with apples
Denise Clemons
6 months ago
Although it’s technically not autumn until we reach the equinox later this month, brisk breezes and...
Round off the summer veggie season with ratatouille
Denise Clemons
6 months ago
The local tomatoes have been gorgeous this summer – smooth-skinned, generously sized, messily juicy...
Ribs - the ultimate finger-lickin’ favorite!
Denise Clemons
7 months ago
Last week, we ordered baby back ribs from the purveyor we ironically call “the happy animal farm.”...
Chaffles offer a variety of flavors and meal options
Denise Clemons
7 months ago
Sometimes, when you think something seems just too good to be true, you might want to listen to...
Vacation packing for your palate
Denise Clemons
7 months ago
When you’re packing for vacation, most of your choices will depend on where you’re going (weather,...
Celebrate tomato season with a classic BLT
Denise Clemons
7 months ago
Sometimes, in the sweltering summer heat, all you want is a simple sandwich. This is the perfect...
Make the most of peach season
Denise Clemons
7 months ago
My friend, Marie is a fabulous cook and often the source of clever recipes and techniques. Last...
Zucchini is fortunately versatile as well as abundant
Denise Clemons
8 months ago
Young zucchini have reached the markets, and I’m bringing them to the summer table in a variety of...
Safety is an important ingredient for summer salads
Denise Clemons
8 months ago
As we find ourselves in the heart of the summer season, with picnics on the beach and backyard...
Japanese eggplant is an unusual farmers market find
Denise Clemons
8 months ago
A Sunday visit to the Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market is a completely different experience...
Watermelons are a versatile, colorful summer treat
Denise Clemons
8 months ago
In this highly computerized age, we’ve come to realize that if we search the web for something like...
Moonshine is only one way to enjoy corn this summer
Denise Clemons
9 months ago
Because we overslept last Saturday, we didn’t make it to the Historic Lewes Farmers Market in time...
Cheesemaking on vacation? Fun and tasty!
Denise Clemons
9 months ago
Another adventure we enjoyed during our California vacation was the chance to take a cheesemaking...
Try different radishes for variety in colors and...
Denise Clemons
9 months ago
Last week, we spent an idyllic time at a guest house near the Russian River in Sonoma County,...
Risotto offers a tender, tasty base for quick meal...
Denise Clemons
9 months ago
There are several ingredients I always try to keep in the pantry or freezer, especially items I can...
Baking science can be the key to successful results
Denise Clemons
10 months ago
A few weeks ago, the Lewes Public Library and Browseabout Books hosted another episode in their...
Memorial Day cookouts combine food, family and fun
Denise Clemons
10 months ago
Next weekend marks the unofficial start of summer with the celebration of Memorial Day. Although...
Muffins are a tasty way to avoid breakfast boredom
Denise Clemons
10 months ago
Every morning, my husband Jack asks for the same breakfast: scrambled eggs (or cholesterol-free egg...
From sweet to savory, crêpes can fit any occasion
Denise Clemons
10 months ago
This Sunday is Mother’s Day; I hope you’re ready. It’s celebrated by more than 40 countries around...
Tis the season for strawberries and more market goodies
Denise Clemons
10 months ago
May 7 is opening day for this year’s season of the Historic Lewes Farmers Market. Vendors will be...
Sourdough discard can be used for lots of tasty treats
Denise Clemons
11 months ago
During the pandemic, my friend Marie honed her skills as a bread baker. When she and her husband...
Cooking columns provide ideal combo for dinner
Denise Clemons
11 months ago
Long before I started writing this column for the Cape Gazette, I was an avid reader of any article...
Quick pickles offer satisfying taste without the wait
Denise Clemons
11 months ago
A small bunch of just-picked radishes from Hattie’s Garden was the inspiration for this week’s...
Rotisserie chicken adds slow-cooked flavor to quick...
Denise Clemons
11 months ago
There is something wonderful about walking into a grocery store to encounter the enticing aroma of...
Tacos: Tasty, handheld snack has been around since...
Denise Clemons
1 year ago
Most of us have enjoyed the spicy treat known as a taco without giving much thought to its origin...
Spring salads bring in the season with snap
Denise Clemons
1 year ago
After a confusing week of weather, followed by the shift to daylight saving time, most of us are...
Traditional Irish boxty combines mashed, shredded...
Denise Clemons
1 year ago
Thursday of next week is the annual celebration of all things Irish, as we raise our pint glasses...
Kiwi fruit adds an exotic touch to simple desserts
Denise Clemons
1 year ago
At the start of the pandemic, we changed our approach to grocery shopping. Instead of pushing a...
Lentil salad is just the start of a culinary...
Denise Clemons
1 year ago
I was bored last weekend and wanted to make an interesting salad for lunch, but the pantry shelves...
Baby carrots add bright color, rich flavor to any meal
Denise Clemons
1 year ago
A generous bunch of baby carrots arrived in a recent order from Hattie’s Garden. They were as...
Pound cake makes a simple yet elegant sweet treat
Denise Clemons
1 year ago
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I thought it might be helpful to give you some ideas...
Meal kits - does the convenience cancel out the flaws?
Denise Clemons
1 year ago
Over the past few years, we’ve tried a number of the home-delivery meal kits available online. Most...
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