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Lent starts Wednesday — let them eat fish!

Lent begins this Wednesday, Ash Wednesday, a period of fasting and abstinence for many Christians. In the Catholic ...

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Pasta! It’s more than just spaghetti and meatballs

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com All right, all right, I hear you. “I’m not on a diet. I ...

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POSTPONED: Livingstone sponsoring chef competition Feb. 24

Top Chef Competition postponed Livingstone College’s Soul Food Celebration, Top Chef Competition, scheduled for Feb. 24, has been ...

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But what should I have for lunch?

What’s for lunch? Isn’t that one of the most annoying and difficult questions ever? And we’re not talking ...

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Slow is the way to go for flavor-filled meals

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com As we’re seeing, winter is not over yet, but since we had that ...

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Getting your just desserts

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com Valentine’s Day is on a Thursday this year, and many restaurants, wineries and ...

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Popular Lunch and Learn series returns March 6

By Toi Degree Rowan Cooperative Extension The Lunch and Learn sessions continue to be one of the most ...

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Kick off the big game with big food

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com Big game Sunday. Big eats. This is one of those days when the ...

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A feast to warm up a cold winter’s night

It is, indeed, a feast fit for a queen or a king, full of flavor and beautifully presented. ...

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Eat more fruit and vegetables, less meat and balance your meals

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com U.S. News tried 41 popular diets and determined that the best diet plan ...

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New year and time to reboot the meal plan

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com More vegetarian options, a friend asked. Healthy eating, another said. Good idea. With ...

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Livingstone sponsoring chef competition Feb. 3

Livingstone College President Jimmy R. Jenkins is inviting the public to help the college celebrate 140 years of ...

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Start your year out with the versatile pork chop

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com Yes, 2019 is the year of the pig, according to the Chinese Zodiac. ...

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Brunch casseroles to start the New Year

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com Next week will be New Year’s Day. How will you start the day ...

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Bake a little more love up for Christmas

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com Cookies for Christmas, to share with neighbors or to nibble on while staring ...

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Quick and delicious breads make great gifts

There was a time when I made mini loaves of quick bread for all the neighbors. Quick breads ...

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‘Bourbon & Bullets’: Salisbury-connected author shows relation between military, whiskey cannot be overstated

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Army Maj. John Tramazzo calls himself a bourbon nerd — and for ...

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How’d you like a nice holiday punch?

Punch up the holidays with a bowl of cheer. Take a trip back in time with a bowl ...

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Dickens Christmas Dinner hosted by Forty-Six restaurant in Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS — Representatives of the downtown Kannapolis restaurant Forty-Six will host the first Dickens Christmas Dinner at 6 ...

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Infuse a little fun into your Christmas gifts

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com E very day from now through Christmas is going to be busy. And ...

Food

Thanksgiving the peak day for home cooking fires

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking is the leading cause of home fires. One out ...

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We need your help

We’re trying to fill a request to list restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving Day. Without calling every ...

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What should I do with the leftovers?

Do some recipes with Thanksgiving leftovers, several people asked. Good idea. We bought a 12-pound turkey this year ...

Food

Jennie-O ground turkey being recalled

Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales, LLC, a Barron, Wis., establishment, is recalling approximately 91,388 pounds of raw ground turkey ...

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Stay clean and healthy during Thanksgiving meal prep

So, we are entering the official holiday season as Thanksgiving is upon us. As we begin preparation, let ...

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Taking sides: What to have with the turkey

We love our mashed potatoes, stuffing and cranberry sauce. Turkey is good, but what makes us crave that ...

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So much more to sweet potatoes than sticky casserole

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com Now here’s a food that can fit just about any diet. Plus, it’s ...

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Bread Riot awards two grants

The Bread Riot, a local food advocacy group, together with the Robertson Foundation, was able to award $500 ...

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