Cape Flavors

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Follow recipe directions when using butter in batter

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2 years ago
How many times have you found a recipe that begins with instructions to “cream butter” or “cream...

Try 15 Bean Soup for a hearty warm-up

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2 years ago
During the height of last weekend’s wind-lashed rainstorms, I found myself craving a hot bowl of...

Nanticoke squash brings local history to the kitchen

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2 years ago
If you happened to walk down Third Street during the past month, as you neared the corner of...

Down the rabbit hole on legumes, beans and pulses

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2 years ago
Not sure if it’s because of all the recent rain or if I’m just craving fiber-rich food, but I’ve...

Early apples herald the crisp bite of autumn

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2 years ago
Although it’s technically not the start of autumn until we reach the equinox later this month,...

Melons - an ancient fruit with many modern varieties

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2 years ago
The familiar high temperatures of August have given the region’s melon crops exactly what they need...

Don’t be afraid of that weird-looking corn

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2 years ago
I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one who has encountered the problem illustrated by the photograph...

August is tomato time in Sussex County

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2 years ago
It’s prime time for tomatoes. Vine-ripened beauties are piled high at farmers markets, roadside...

U.S.-grown rice offers a world of taste and texture...

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2 years ago
An interesting email with the subject line “USA Rice” arrived in my inbox last week. The content of...

Savor the crisp summer crunch of cucumbers

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2 years ago
At this time of year, it’s easy to appreciate the expression “cool as a cucumber.” With recent...

‘Tis the season for tomato pie; just choose a style

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2 years ago
If you’ve been to Lloyd’s Market in Lewes lately, you may have seen the signs advertising “tomato...

Mac and cheese meals can go from simple to special...

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2 years ago
It would appear I made a reporting error in last week’s column, neglecting to let you know that...

Delaware’s peach history hasn’t been a bed of roses

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2 years ago
Peach season is in high gear a little bit earlier than the more typical mid-August. From wooden...

Zucchini and other squash add variety to summer menus

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2 years ago
If you’ve been to a farmers market, supermarket or roadside stand lately, you’ve likely seen a wide...

Summer recipes for blueberry bruschetta and beyond

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2 years ago
Last weekend, Bennett Orchards filled its signature orange tent at the Historic Lewes Farmers...

Celebrate summer with sweet taste of cantaloupe

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2 years ago
As I began my research for this week’s column, I repeatedly ran into claims from food historians...

Kohlrabi is an attention-getter any way you slice it

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2 years ago
If you want to spark a conversation at the farmers market, just ask a grower their opinion on the...

Peas and pasta offer many different meal options

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2 years ago
Earlier this week, I was invited to conduct a cooking demonstration for the newly launched local...

Recipes from Mrs. Child - but not the one you’re...

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2 years ago
As many of you may know, I enjoy reading historical cookbooks. Although they are called cookbooks (...

Tahini brings Middle Eastern flavor to diverse dishes

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2 years ago
Tahini is one of the backbone ingredients in Middle Eastern cuisine, according to authors Sam...

Rhubarb - a vegetable that identifies as a fruit

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2 years ago
One of the earliest vegetables to appear at the start of the growing season is rhubarb. With...

Celebrate Mother’s Day by dining out or sharing a...

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2 years ago
Crowds were out in force last May 6 for opening day of the Historic Lewes Farmers Market. From the...

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a taco feast

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2 years ago
When we started thinking about what to feature in this week’s column, the calendar won, since today...

Seared, skewered or baked, tuna makes a great main dish

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2 years ago
We were in the supermarket looking for a piece of fish to cook for dinner, and most of the options...

Dinner in a hurry can be easier than you think

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2 years ago
Spring break is over, kids are back in school for the rest of the semester, folks are tending their...

Spring is the time for fresh asparagus adventures

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2 years ago
Forsythia, daffodils, cherry blossoms and asparagus are some of the colorful highlights of spring...

Easter breakfast - keep it hearty but not hectic

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2 years ago
This week is busy with holiday celebrations. Wednesday at sundown began the observance of Passover...

Stuffed or baked, artichokes are delightful

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2 years ago
Every time my friend Lina comes to visit, she brings artichokes, typically a generous selection of...

Film and food discussion leads to marmalade memories

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2 years 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

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2 years 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
3 years 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 years 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
3 years 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

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3 years 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...

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3 years ago
Between the nonstop television advertisements and the grocery store displays, it is practically...

Meal kits deliver taste and convenience, but...

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3 years 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

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3 years 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

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3 years 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!

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3 years 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

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3 years 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

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3 years 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

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3 years ago
This year I plan to follow the advice Christopher Kimble offered in the latest edition of Milk...

Hanukkah observance includes delicious traditional...

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3 years ago
Sundown on Sunday marks the start of the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah, the eight-day “festival of...

Create your own holiday gift baskets

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3 years 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

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3 years ago
Through the years, various vegetables have enjoyed their proverbial 15 minutes of fame, becoming...

Leftovers can go from tiresome to terrific

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3 years 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

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3 years 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

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3 years ago
From farmers markets to supermarkets, apple varieties from Gala to Granny Smith are currently in...

Great gravy can make holiday meals memorable

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3 years 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

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3 years 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

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3 years 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

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3 years ago
While channel-surfing recently, we stumbled across a food/travel show exploring pub fare favorites...

Fall means pomegranates are in season

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3 years 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

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3 years ago
Some time ago, a friend sent me an article about vanilla that described the complex steps involved...

Cooking with capers sounds like fun!

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3 years 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

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3 years 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

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3 years 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

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3 years ago
The local tomatoes have been gorgeous this summer – smooth-skinned, generously sized, messily juicy...

Ribs - the ultimate finger-lickin’ favorite!

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3 years 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
3 years ago
Sometimes, when you think something seems just too good to be true, you might want to listen to...