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All about chocolate

By CPC | Dec 1, 2024

When purchasing chocolate for holiday recipes, there are many types to choose from. What differentiates semisweet from bittersweet? Why is white chocolate softer than milk chocolate? Is dark chocolate really…

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For holiday dessert, use your NOGgin

By CPC | Dec 1, 2024

This is it. December: the big show for people like me who love to go into the kitchen and really make a mess. One of my favorite traditions is making…

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Dog-safe Thanksgiving foods

By CPC | Nov 1, 2024

November is a time for good food, and lots of it. Our canine family members may be just as excited by the smell of roast turkey and all the fixings…

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A holiday dish that is a side of ease

By CPC | Nov 1, 2024
mixed vegetables on white plate

In just a few weeks, those of us who love to cook put on our big show for the year. Maybe your family’s feast is straight out of Norman Rockwell,…

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Pasta for pumpkin season

By CPC | Oct 1, 2024

  ‘Tis the season to eat … and drink, and smell, and even wear … pumpkin. I, for one, am all in favor of this 24/7 approach to the consumption…

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Lots to do in Castle Rock this month

By CPC | Oct 1, 2024

The Castle Rock Downtown Alliance (CRDA) is host to some fun outings this month. Want to skip a night in the kitchen? Restaurant Week is October 6-12 and the participating…

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Take a dip for game day

By CPC | Sep 1, 2024

Fall is in the air. This means lots of things – shorter days, cooler temperatures, sweaters. For most people, it also means logging hours cheering for a favorite football team.…

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Shake it up for summer snacking

By CPC | Aug 1, 2024
A clear plastic cup filled with a rich, chocolate milkshake sits on a surface. In the background, there are rolling hills leading up to distant, majestic mountains under a clear blue sky.

Some foods taste good, no matter what. A perfectly grilled burger or steak; fresh veggies, lightly sautéed and delicately seasoned; a juicy peach; the first potato chip out of the…

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The devil is in the delicious

By CPC | Jul 1, 2024

Summertime living is easy… right? To me, summer is a season of good times and great food, and also a season to relax a bit. I love my kitchen, but…

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Refreshing quenchers

By CPC | Jul 1, 2024

Nothing satisfies like a cold drink on a hot day. Treat yourself to a set of fun tumblers, set the ice maker to “high,” and grab the blender. Then, let…

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