All over the Mediterranean no meal is considered finished until cheese is served.  It is thought to settle the stomach and helps to digest one’s meal.  In good restaurants in Europe the waiter usually brings the cheese tray with a selection of different kind of cheese on it to allow the customer to choose. Food [...]

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The other day I was making beet spread and some of the juice stained my blouse with beautiful color.   That stain reminded me of how my aunt used to color wheat stalks when she wove her baskets.  She used beet juice, which had the most brilliant red color I ‘ve ever seen.  I used watch [...]

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