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    1920's Inspired Easter Brunch - Sunday is a perfect time for brunch - try it with 1920's inspired recipes for Easter!

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    Cast Iron Cookware - It has been said there is nothing better than food cooked in cast iron!

    Cleaning and Storing Your Dutch Oven -   There are many opinions on cleaning a Dutch Oven. Not all Dutch Oven cooks believe you can use soap in your Dutch Oven. Some cooks suggest never to wash them, others wash them, but not with detergent. We have found that a well-seasoned oven will not be damaged by using a few drops of dish-washing ...

    Elegant and Easy Herb Butters - Herb butters are easy to prepare and add elegance to any meal. They can be added to cooked fresh vegetables for a special touch. For an easy summer treat, grill ears of corn for your dinner guests and offer them several different butters for spreading. If you need to take something with you to a dinner, ...

    Herb and Spice Blends - Create your own seasoning blends and spice up your kitchen and cooking!

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    Summer Harvest Tea

    Before the cool weather sets in, enjoy the bounty of your herb, flower and vegetable gardens by giving a Summer Harvest Tea Party. Plan your theme around the garden, invite friends and family. Don't make it a formal affair, but rather a way to celebrate everyone's gardens and share produce, flowers, seeds and advice.

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    Harvesting and Using Summer Squash

    Summer squash is one of my favorite vegetables. I love the yellow summer squash in particular. They should be harvested while still tender, when they have a "glossy" appearance and are still small. You will most likely need to harvest daily once they start to appear.

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