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Amazing Ham
We just got in a few pork products that you should try. These are pretty limited edition products that have come from our friend Herb Eckhouse. First off is the Borsellino. Borsellino is Italian for … Continued
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A Look Into the CINETOPIA International Film Festival
By Drew Waller, Director – Michigan Theater What a difference a year can make right? Ask me this time last year — with 365 days of continuous film programming, live concerts and speaking engagements already … Continued
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Lecsó – Hungarian Pepper, Onion, Bacon And Tomato Stew
Lecsó (pronounced, if I have it right, “lehtch-o”) has been on my mind ever since we made that first trip to Hungary last fall to learn more about the country’s rich culinary heritage. It is … Continued
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Recipe: Parmesan Pepper Palmiers
Typically, palmiers are sweet, crispy cookies baked in a shape said to resemble the foliage of a palm tree – hence the name. In the US, sometimes they’re called elephant ears. To make ‘em, you … Continued
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Mákos Tészta: Hungarian Noodles With Poppy Seeds
One thing I can say for sure about visiting Hungary and taking up the cause of Hungarian cooking is that I’ve eaten more poppy seeds in the six months since we got back than I … Continued
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A Case for Butter
Butter has a fairly low melting point – around 95°F. Shortening, on the other hand, melts around 118°F. It’s easier to make puff pastry with shortening because there’s less risk it will melt, eliminating the … Continued