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World War II museum exhibit recalls food rationing
By Denise Clemons - May 21Next weekend, the Rehoboth Beach Museum will open a new exhibit highlighting the community’s experiences during World War II. Included among the ...
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Sunday soufflé is perfect for moms
By Denise Clemons - May 11Sunday is Mother's Day, and families throughout the country will honor Mom by taking her out for a special meal. Unfortunately, that’s one of the ...
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Exploring the lore of almonds...
By Denise Clemons - May 07At dinner last weekend, our friend described the favors she was assembling for her daughter’s upcoming wedding: an elegant blown-glass wine ...
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Warm bowl of oats great to combat gloomy, gray days
By Denise Clemons - Apr 30When last week’s weather brought windy rainstorms, we decided a steaming bowl of breakfast oatmeal was the perfect way to counteract the next ...
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Inspiration found in trip to Whole Foods
By Denise Clemons - Apr 23When the Easter Bunny left me a basket this year, he’d tucked a gift certificate under the frizzy grass - a shopping trip to the nearest Whole ...
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Find a reputable vendor for blue cheese
By Denise Clemons - Apr 16Have you heard the legend about the discovery of blue cheese? The key features are rye bread, penicillin and the practice of placing cheese in ...
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Delving into Italian cooking
By Denise Clemons - Apr 09The inspiration for this week’s column started with a pedicure - I was in the salon when Ellie Menser walked in with a container of Italian ...
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Master the art of making skinny faves
By Denise Clemons - Apr 02The last time we went to an Italian restaurant I ordered something parmigiana. It might have been chicken or maybe eggplant, but I can’t remember ...
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Ways to join the pantry reduction plan
By Denise Clemons - Mar 26Inspiration for this article came from a demonstration I was invited to present at the East Coast Garden Center; it has been rescheduled from ...
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It's easy being green with delicious pie
By Denise Clemons - Mar 16It might have been an ad for the latest Dr. Seuss movie or the upcoming celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day, or maybe the bag of wilted spinach in ...
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Muffin recipes are in the limelight
By Denise Clemons - Mar 12You may have noticed the ongoing enthusiasm for cupcakes, a trend that began in the late 1990s. Although many food writers have predicted an end ...
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Soup's on! Winter dishes will warm up your diet
By Denise Clemons - Mar 05For centuries, soup has been a mainstay of our diet. In fact, the history of soup is the likely beginning of the history of cooking. Start with a ...
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Observe Lent with meatless meals
By Denise Clemons - Feb 27Earlier this week, people around the world celebrated Mardi Gras, the eve of the Lenten season. In Rio, the wild revelry of Carnival (derived from ...
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Round out menu with organic ingredients from local farmers
By Denise Clemons - Feb 20Without the farmers markets and roadside stands we visit during the growing season, finding fresh, local produce can be a challenge during the ...
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Dark chocolate has intense flavor, health benefits
By Denise Clemons - Feb 13Valentine’s Day falls in the middle of the week this year, perhaps not the most convenient time to schedule a romantic dinner out on the town. ...
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Celebrate the elegant egg
By Denise Clemons - Feb 06Some of the most practical lessons we learned in last month’s cooking classes were how to handle eggs. We spent two hours creating an impressive ...
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Celebrate these Italian favorites
By Denise Clemons - Jan 30Still on our cruise, while moored at port in Tortola, we spent a few hours in the Bon Appétit Culinary Center learning how to create the same ...
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Cruising and cooking: Ship's class reveals healthy recipes
By Denise Clemons - Jan 23We’ve just returned from a magical trip - 10 days of blue water, sunshine and tropical islands. And, if that wasn’t enough, we also had the ...
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Go for the gusto with whole grains and fruit
By Denise Clemons - Jan 16As I mentioned last week, when trying to limit unhealthy foods in your diet, a few helpful strategies would be avoiding processed foods and adding ...
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Resolve to eat healthy in new year
By Denise Clemons - Jan 09Did you make a new year’s resolution this year? According to CNN, more than 100 million Americans make themselves promises on Jan. 1, but less ...
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There are many variations of eggnog for holidays
By Denise Clemons - Dec 31Have you made your plans for New Year’s Eve? Restaurant options range from elegant dinners capped with a champagne toast at midnight to large ...
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Create a Christmas dinner that's fit for Charles Dickens
By Denise Clemons - Dec 23Goose has been served for centuries as part of a celebratory meal, so we thought it was time to try one. Europeans have been eating goose since ...
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Celebrate holidays with cookie recipes
By Denise Clemons - Dec 19'Tis the season to celebrate with family and friends at holiday parties. From your neighborhood open house to the annual office get-together to ...
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Make healthy choices when cooking with oil
By Denise Clemons - Dec 12Shopping for olive oil last week, I remembered a suggestion from my friend, Kit Zak. She’d asked me to write an article about cooking oils. ...
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Add excitement to chicken recipes
By Denise Clemons - Dec 05Although we’ve just finished a poultry-eating marathon, we’ve also entered the year-end rush of holidays. Whether readying for your children’s ...
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Holidays are a good time for a hearty breakfast
By Denise Clemons - Nov 27Have you had enough turkey? We shared a 14-pounder with a handful of people and probably have more left than we were able to eat. By now, everyone’...
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Stuffing is a dish steeped in tradition
By Denise Clemons - Nov 21With barely a week until Thanksgiving, many of us are planning our strategy for turkey day. If you’re lucky enough to be dining at the home of ...
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Eat like your ancestors with historically significant recipes
By Denise Clemons - Nov 14Last week we attended a function hosted by the preservation group, Friends of Old Dover. Described as an opportunity to “eat like our ancestors” ...
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Nothing says comfort food like cream sauces
By Denise Clemons - Nov 07There’s nothing quite as luxurious as a cream sauce. I love the rich texture and flavor ladled over pasta or baked with vegetables. However, there ...
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Don't be afraid of food phobias
By Denise Clemons - Oct 31In honor of the upcoming celebration of all things frightening, you may have seen magazine articles with pictures of creepy-looking food. As it ...
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Discover fun facts about squash
By Denise Clemons - Oct 24Each time I visit the Historic Lewes Farmers Market I learn something new – last week I discovered a few fun facts about squash (the vegetable, ...
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Secret's out about brisket
By Denise Clemons - Oct 17Prices in the butcher section of the supermarket have started to reflect something good cooks have always known. Cheaper cuts of meat can become ...
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Immerse yourself in the world of gelato
By Denise Clemons - Oct 10I can still recall my first spoonful of gelato. On a summer trip to Italy, we were standing in the cobbled square of an Umbrian hillside town when ...
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Cauliflower is versatile, delicious and healthy
By Denise Clemons - Oct 03I brought home a perfect cauliflower last week: creamy white with a large, tightly packed head of florets cradled in a nest of thick green leaves. ...
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Talk of Italian food inspires time in kitchen
By Denise Clemons - Sep 26We’re planning to visit downtown Lewes this afternoon, making sure to wear red, white and green - the town is celebrating an Italian Festival. ...
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Delicious, healthy: Eat well during treatments
By Denise Clemons - Sep 19Earlier this week the Cancer Support Community in Rehoboth invited me to speak to members about eating well during cancer treatment. Although ...
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Sweet potatoes are ambassadors of fall
By Denise Clemons - Sep 12What’s the difference between a sweet potato and a yam? As it turns out, quite a bit. The origins of the word yam can be traced to an African ...
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Enjoy cooking with your neighbors
By Denise Clemons - Sep 05After the recent anxiety caused by Hurricane Irene, we’re looking forward to a low-key Labor Day weekend. As you may know from your history ...
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Pesto: Easy, tasty summertime treat
By Denise Clemons - Aug 29I recently learned that for all the times I’ve made pesto at the end of the summer, I’ve done it incorrectly. My first mistake was to use leaves ...
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Flavors of Italy at Eataly
By Denise Clemons - Aug 22We spent last weekend in New York, savoring the sights, sounds and flavors of the city. Our hotel was in the heart of Times Square, surrounded by ...
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Lavender has spirited role in culinary field
By Denise Clemons - Aug 15One of the many pleasures of visiting the Historic Lewes Farmers Market is discovery: from green tomatoes as sweet as grapes to slender white ...
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Corn creations make the best of summer's bounty
By Denise Clemons - Aug 09Last week, the Historic Lewes Farmers Market – one of my favorite places to talk about food – invited me to conduct a demonstration. Because it ...
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Savor the flavor of fresh summer corn
By Denise Clemons - Aug 01If you’ve purchased corn on the cob at the local farmers markets, you may have noticed the vendors seem to make consistent counting errors (always ...
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Ice cream treats are a summertime favorite
By Denise Clemons - Jul 25When it comes to ice cream, I’m boring: vanilla is my favorite flavor. Don’t try to tempt me with cookie dough or minty chip or any type of ...
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Cool it with delicious summertime pastas
By Denise Clemons - Jul 19With temperatures in the 90s this week, I’ve turned to my favorite cool-down dishes. Despite wonderful health benefits, oatmeal doesn’t appeal on ...
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Peaches play a starring role in sensational summer recipes
By Denise Clemons - Jul 12Walking through the Historic Lewes Farmers Market last Saturday was a delicious challenge. After checking off the list of weekly staples (eggs, ...
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Fourth of July menu keeps cook free to celebrate
By Denise Clemons - Jul 03On Monday we’ll celebrate our nation’s independence with parties and picnics, surrounded by family and friends. Why not build a menu to keep the ...
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CIA course: Future is as sweet as first taste of Spain
By Denise Clemons - Jun 28If you love to cook and have never taken a course at the Culinary Institute of America, you’ll definitely want to schedule one. Last weekend, I ...
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Beer adds flavor, depth to these Father’s Day recipes
By Denise Clemons - Jun 19Sunday is Father’s Day, and like many holidays, this celebration has murky origins. Some people credit the desire to ensure equal treatment for ...
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Mango’s tropical flavors are perfect for summer season
By Denise Clemons - Jun 14I’ve recently rediscovered the mango. While we were on vacation last month, each morning’s fruit selection included mango slices – rich orange in ...
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Make the best of berries: Summer treats are at peak
By Denise Clemons - Jun 07One highlight of last weekend’s opening day at the Historic Lewes Farmers Market was strawberries - baskets and baskets of cheery red berries ...
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Better with bison
By Denise Clemons - Jun 01If you’ve been reading this column over the past few weeks, you may have noticed we’ve been on a search for new and different proteins to enliven ...
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Time to expand your horizon with ostrich
By Denise Clemons - May 25Since we enjoyed our duck dinner last week, we decided to expand our horizons into the more exotic poultry offerings at Hickman’s and settled on ...
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For a change, try your luck with duck
By Denise Clemons - May 18I recently noticed I had fallen into a deep dinner rut. Each visit to the grocery filled our freezer with the same main course choices we’d ...
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Celebrate mom with a special meal
By Denise Clemons - May 07This Sunday is Mother's Day, and if the weather holds, it would be a great day to celebrate mom with a picnic. Many local restaurants have ...
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Nage cooking class teaches the classics
By Denise Clemons - May 04Last weekend Jack and I enjoyed a wonderful Christmas present from our son and daughter-in-law. They’d heard us say how much we liked the food at ...
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Celebrate the royal wedding in true British style
By Denise Clemons - Apr 27Do you plan to set your alarm clock to get up before the sun and watch the royal wedding next Friday? Although I’m not typically an early riser, ...
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It’s time to explore healthy greens
By Denise Clemons - Apr 20Earlier this week the Wellness Community invited me to present a workshop on the subject of Healthy Spring Greens. The weather that day was an ...
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Tortillas, tamales are delicious, gluten-free
By Denise Clemons - Apr 13In a recent note, a reader said she would be interested in recipes for corn tortillas and tamales – gluten free foods her daughter might enjoy. ...
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Dog-themed (doggone good) recipes honor Millan
Apr 06Last weekend we had the chance to see one of our favorite celebrities: Cesar Millan, the dog whisperer. Although the event was described as a ...
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Bridge, anyone? Try smart snacks
Mar 30Last month, I spent time with a group of avid bridge players. Like golfers or runners who remember their best moments with remarkable clarity, ...
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For delicious chili, build on basics and go from there
Mar 23As you may know, my husband Jack takes the wonderful photographs you see on the page with Cape Flavors (yes, I might be slightly biased). Each ...
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Potatoes for St. Patrick’s Day
Mar 16In honor of this week’s Saint Patrick’s Day celebration we’re paying homage to the humble potato. Served in every imaginable form, from fast-food ...
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Lenten meals don’t have to give up flavor
Mar 10This coming Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of penitence and prayer in the Christian tradition. During this period of 40 days ...
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Celebrate ‘The King’s Speech’ with your own elegant high tea
By Denise Clemons - Feb 25The 83rd annual Academy Awards will be presented this Sunday, which has critics, prognosticators and shameless self-promoters predicting the ...

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