Cape Flavors

By Denise Clemons

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  Asparagus time is right around the corner

  By Denise Clemons - Apr 15
  Good news for spring vegetable lovers - the lady at Lloyds Market said local asparagus will be there next week. Thanks to growers in Mexico and ...
  
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  Eggs carry on many cultural traditions

  By Denise Clemons - Mar 29
  Why eggs? From the roasted egg on the Seder plate to the decorated eggs left behind (or hidden) by a rabbit, eggs appear in a variety of springtime...
  
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  Celebrate St. Pat’s with delicious dishes

  By Denise Clemons - Mar 15
  Although the town of Milton has already held its parade, there’s still time to prepare for St. Patrick’s Day festivities on Sunday. From mugs of ...
  
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  Bowl of beans is great way to ward off chill

  By Denise Clemons - Mar 04
  For the past few weeks I’ve been craving beans - chili, hummus, black bean soup - and I’m trying to figure out why. Anecdotally, food cravings are ...
  
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  The thick of it: What works best for sauces and gravies?

  By Denise Clemons - Feb 18
  One of the most enjoyable parts of writing this column is the arrival of emails from readers. After talking about stews last week, I received a ...
  
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  Let the good times roll with spicy Super Bowl snacks

  By Denise Clemons - Feb 01
  For the past week, there’s been a constant barrage of hype about Sunday’s football game. Super Bowl XLVII (47 for those of you who don’t speak ...
  
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  Dried plums can star in a variety of recipes

  By Denise Clemons - Jan 21
  Looking for a sweet snack the other day, I discovered a forgotten box of prunes - excuse me, dried plums - at the back of our pantry shelves. The ...
  
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  Altering recipes? Keep flavor in mind

  By Denise Clemons - Jan 07
  Last week, we followed a friend’s recommendation and tried a recipe from the “Silver Palate Cookbook.” Originally published in the early ‘80s, the ...
  
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  Don’t forget to leave treats for Santa Claus

  By Denise Clemons - Dec 24
  Season’s greetings! Have you finished your holiday decorating, baking and wrapping? We’re almost there, with just a few last-minute errands on our ...
  
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  Deck the halls with edible holiday gifts

  By Denise Clemons - Dec 10
  Last week the Cancer Support Community invited me to speak to a group of their members about edible holiday gifts. Not the kind you buy at kiosks ...
  

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  Parsnips offer fresh flavor of spring

  By Denise Clemons - Apr 08
  For this week’s column, I wanted to feature local seasonal produce. Unfortunately, the hints of warmth haven’t been around long enough for spring ...
  
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  Chili cook-off is tasty and for a good cause

  By Denise Clemons - Mar 25
  A few weeks ago, St. Peter’s Church invited me to judge a chili cook-off. The contestants would compete for bragging rights; diners would enjoy a ...
  
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  Make sure your honey is the real thing

  By Denise Clemons - Mar 11
  Have you read the label on your honey jar lately? Some of those cute little plastic bears in our cupboards may not contain honey after all. ...
  
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  Pasta and seafood are the perfect combination

  By Denise Clemons - Feb 25
  Have you ever noticed what you talk about when you’re at a restaurant? More often than not, we find ourselves chatting about other restaurants. At ...
  
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  Enjoy hearty stew on cold winter days

  By Denise Clemons - Feb 11
  When snow started falling last week, I automatically started thinking about stew. We needed steaming bowls of savory stew on the dinner table that ...
  
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  Get a good start with a healthy breakfast

  By Denise Clemons - Jan 28
  Every article about healthy eating seems to start at the same place: breakfast. From talk show pundits to medical websites to your mother, the ...
  
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  Fennel adds unique flavor to winter dishes

  By Denise Clemons - Jan 14
  After several weeks of unexpected travel, I was finally back in my own kitchen again. The good news was that I now had the opportunity to use my ...
  
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  Seafood martinis make festive New Year's Eve treat

  By Denise Clemons - Dec 29
  Have you made your plans for New Year’s Eve? As you read this on Friday, you’ll still have a few days to organize Monday evening’s celebration. If ...
  
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  Holiday flavors of Poland include sweet treats

  By Denise Clemons - Dec 18
  After hearing so much about her culinary expertise, I asked my neighbor, Teresa Misiolek, to share her insights into the cuisine of her native ...
  
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  Kale is versatile winter vegetable with rich history

  By Denise Clemons - Dec 03
  Kale is one of the prettiest winter greens. Although the spell-checker wants to turn it into a member of the mint family, I’m actually referring ...