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10 Simple Questions to Get Your Family Talking About Culinary Heritage
Learn how to explore your own culinary heritage by asking family members these 10 simple (and fun) questions.
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A Jewish Food Journey: Discovering My Family Roots
Follow along on a Jewish Food Journey into one writer's culinary heritage and family history.
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Connecting Over Cookies: How to Bring Coworkers Together with Food
Starting a simple tradition can help you connect with your coworkers like never before! My team at work observes a special tradition each week, simply known as “cookie time.” Ask any of my coworkers, and they’ll tell you it’s serious business. In fact, we send each other reminder emails so no one misses out! It all started when a local…
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“Can I Please Feed You?” 4 Lessons About Food from Queer Eye Season 6
One of our favorite Netflix shows is Queer Eye. We’ve spent many hours of quality time watching the Fab Five guide people on journeys of personal growth. We love a show that gives us all the warm fuzzies and reminds us to take care of ourselves! While we love all five experts, we’re always excited to see Antoni Porowski cook…
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Connecting Across Cultures, One Dumpling at a Time
When I traveled to Italy, I had one goal: eat everything. I think I did a pretty good job of it. More specifically, I wanted to try as many local and regional specialties as I could. In Bologna, the capital of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, that meant lots of cured meats, cheeses… and, of course, pasta. One of Emilia-Romagna’s signature pastas…
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How To Write Your Family Cookbook
Gather family recipes and write your family cookbook. Connect multiple generations through your those family recipes. Do you connect a particular dish or recipe with family events? Did your mother always make her version of “cereal mix” [Chex Mix] during the Christmas holidays? Did your family always have pecan pie at Thanksgiving? Wondering how to make that pecan pie like…
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Generations of Sweet Memories: The Love and Legacy Behind Cruze Farm Dairy
“I scream, you scream, we all scream for… ice cream!” Actually, in this case, we’re also screaming for pizza and milk. Here’s the deal… Few food businesses in Knoxville are as recognizable as Cruze Farm Dairy. When you see smiling girls in red and white gingham dresses, you know you’re getting more than a delicious treat- you’re supporting your neighbors.…
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French Food in Tennessee? Mais Oui! How Memories Built The French Market
Mealtime in France is almost always a social occasion. The French Market is bringing that sense of connection- plus some delicious food- to East Tennessee! There’s a town in West Tennessee called Paris… but if you want authentic Parisian food, you’ll have to head east to Knoxville! Food is one of the best ways to experience other cultures and places,…
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A Craving for Kreplach: Recreating a Favorite Hometown Food
Craving a special hometown food? Learn how to make one reader’s favorite kreplach, the traditional Jewish dumpling filled with meat. There’s just something about a deli that fills people with comfort and nostalgia. Maybe it’s the large portions of simple-yet-decadent food, or the fact that some delis (like the famous Katz’s) have been around for over a century. Either way,…
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Looking For A Lovely Coffee Experience? Head To The Golden Roast
An exceptional coffee experience consists of a great cup of coffee and a warm, sociable atmosphere. The Golden Roast delivers it all! I (Lisa) love coffee. I don’t drink it to wake up. I drink coffee, because I love the taste. No sugar. No milk or creamer. Just black. ☕ You might say coffee is in our blood. Much to…
