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An apron, good for wearing when making homemade fried green tomatoes, was found at the Whistle Stop Café (bottom, right) in Juliette, Ga. Juliette, the location for "Fried Green Tomatoes,"  was refurbished for the movie in 1991 to create the fictional town of Whistle Stop. The movie starred Kathy Bates and Jessica Tandy (pictured, upper right on movie poster), Mary Stuart Masterson and Mary-Louise Parker. Find the café at http://www.thewhistlestopcafe.com. Photo credits, right, Jim Conforti.

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The Kitchen Ade: Unripened tomatoes star in best fried green tomato dishes

While I truly love “Fried Green Tomatoes,” starring Jessica Tandy, Kathy Bates, Mary Stuart Masterson and Mary-Louise Parker,…

This March 14, 2016 photo, shows a chickpea and farro Salad in Concord, N.H. It combines savory roasted chickpeas with grill hallmoumi cheese and nutty cooked farro for a light, but hearty spring salad. (AP Photo/J.M. Hirsch)

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Roasted chickpeas, grilled cheese combine for a robust salad

Roasted chickpeas can be a surprisingly meaty snack. They also can be a delicious addition to grain and…

This April 11, 2016 photo shows pasta salad with chicken, green olives and ramp vinaigrette in Concord, N.H. Ramps, wild leeks that are unable to be cultivated, are one of the first vegetables to appear in farmers markets and on chefs' menus after a winter of tubers and citrus. (AP Photo/J.M. Hirsch)

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This amazing pasta salad will turn ramp haters into lovers

On the surface, ramps are a lovely harbinger of spring, wild leeks that are unable to be cultivated,…

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For May days (and summer days), easy warm weather dishes

From the beginning of May, when many will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for May 5) and…

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Pioneer Potluck: About our 10,000 mile road trip to the lower 48

The long line of cars pulled in before we did! As we parked, we observed a coffin in…

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Sweet and Sour Strawberry

1 cup vegetable oil ½ cup lemon juice 6 tablespoons white wine vinegar ¼ cup granulated sugar 1…

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Baked ham and cheese savory custard

Servings: 6 3 large eggs 1 cup milk 1 cup heavy whipping cream Freshly grated nutmeg Salt About…

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Rasberry Sherbet

Yield: about 1 quart 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen raspberries 2/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 2…

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Party Kentucky-style with Burgoo, Strawberries Derby… and Mint Juleps

The website for the 142nd Kentucky Derby, at www.kentuckyderby.com, is a very exciting place. There you will find…

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Pioneer Potluck: About remembering olden days

Like the 40s and 50s ! Co-author Dolores Wik Recipes from sister Elaine Oster Remember in the olden…

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Vanilla cakes are perfect

Yield: 1 (3-layer) 9-inch cake 2¼ cups full fat buttermilk, room temperature 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 3…

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Adapted from New Recipes for Good Eating

Yield: Enough icing to fill, frost and decorate 1 (9-inch) 3-layer cake ¼ cup, plus 2 tablespoons water…

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Special occasions, think out of the box

On the heels of last week’s exceptional recipe for carrot cake, I hope you’ll forgive me for toying…

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reccipes

BROCCOLI-SALMON DINNER’ This is so easy and so quick! Plan ahead and have broccoli and salmon on hand.…

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Pioneer Potluck: Big bodies of water, whales and bears

North Kenai, now Nikiski, Alaska July 1967 I arrived in Alaska in 1967 with three little kids and…

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Recipes 4.6

RECIPES From Sandy McClure’s Recipe Box Page 256 of Grannie Annie’s cookin’ At The Homestead. SANDY’S GREEN CHILI…

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For crunb-free frosting

Pioneer Potluck: About little, little brother Jim

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Pioneer Potluck: About little, little brother Jim

Colorado Springs, Colorado   I am the oldest of five. My brother John, is my little brother, by…

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14 Carat Cake, with Vanilla Cream-Cheese Frosting

In the 1960’s, small squares of carrot cake, served in little round dishes, was a standard dessert option…

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14 Carat Cake

Servings: 12 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1½ teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons…