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Culinary Corner

Apple (Butter) of Your Eye

By CPC | Aug 29, 2016

 September 1, 2016 Article and photo by Lisa Crockett Early fall is apple season.  One of my favorite treats is an apple picked in the wee hours on the Western…

Pasta Primavera

By CPC | Apr 1, 2016

Spring into the season with this colorful and tasty dish Article and photo by Lisa Crockett When I was a teenager, I made most of my spending money babysitting. One…

Hoppin’ John Rice & Beans

By CPC | Mar 23, 2016

Have a happy, lay-low, and hoppin’ New Year Article and photo by Lisa Crockett New Year’s Day has always been kind of a non-starter for me as a holiday.  It…

Sugar Cookie Bars

By CPC | Mar 23, 2016

Stress-free cookies for the holidays   by Lisa Crockett It happens every year. I have big plans. Plans that include a clean house, happy children (always dressed in something cute…

Chocolate Refrigerator Roll Cake

By CPC | Mar 23, 2016

Chocolate Refrigerator Roll Cake Article and photo by Lisa Crockett I love cake. All kinds of cake. But the dog days of summer don’t exactly make me long to turn…

Passover charoset for your springtime table

By CPC | Mar 1, 2016

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett Every once in a while, I get curious about how other cultures express their traditions in the kitchen.  To satisfy that curiosity, I have…

Roasted Garbanzo Beans

By CPC | Feb 1, 2016

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett I love a good snack.  This time of year is perfect for a cozy evening in, binge watching Netflix while the temperatures take a…

Waffles for dinner

By CPC | Jan 1, 2016

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett Brinner (“breakfast for dinner”) is one of my favorite meals.  Breakfast foods are delicious and simple to make, and on a cold winter night…

Lasagna Soup

By CPC | Dec 1, 2015

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett I love a cozy dinner this time of year, something warm and simple, but still hearty and satisfying.  Daylight is in short supply, but…

Pumpkin Steamers beverage

By CPC | Nov 1, 2015

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett It’s become sort of fashionable to disrespect pumpkin this time of year, mocking its widespread popularity. I recently saw a photo of a Mexican…

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