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Thyme, the Medicinal Plant

Friday, June 27, 2008 3:30:00 PM

The Wuerzburg/Germany scientific forum "Development of Medicinal Plant Lore," named the original thyme, thymus vulgaris, its medicinal plant for 2006.   Full Story

Beat the Heat: Make Sandwiches for Dinner

Thursday, June 26, 2008 3:13:00 PM

If you are trying to beat the heat in the kitchen, try making your family one of these delicious sandwiches for dinner tonight.   Full Story

The Ritual of Growing Potatoes

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 7:19:00 PM

In Ireland in the past the ritual of growing new potatoes was built into the rural way of life.From generation to generation the same format was utilised. The family's children were included an ...   Full Story

Summer Entertaining Tips

Monday, June 23, 2008 3:31:00 PM

Summer is here and it's the season for fun in the sun. This is the time for casual entertaining with a cocktail party, BBQ, or a light outdoor buffet.   Full Story

Best-ever Burgers!

Sunday, June 22, 2008 3:20:00 PM

Whether for a quick family meal or for spontaneous outdoor entertaining, hamburgers rule!   Full Story

Carp—A Fish With Character

Tuesday, June 17, 2008 3:32:00 PM

The monks began the art of fish-farming centuries ago, and caused its widespread dispersal throughout Europe.   Full Story

Kale—a Traditional Winter Vegetable

Monday, June 16, 2008 3:23:00 PM

People's opinions on kale differ widely. Some lovingly call it "The Palm of Oldenburg," while others simply say: "It smells."   Full Story

Olive Oil's Many Properties

Friday, June 13, 2008 3:20:00 PM

Olive oil is the crowning glory for grilled seafood, a salad, over Feta cheese or other sheep's milk cheese. It rounds out pasta dishes and vegetables, and is used to sauté and fry. There is hardl ...   Full Story

South Indian Vindaloo: A Culinary, Linguistic Transformation

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 3:40:00 PM

Few things can rival or surpass the spicy, aromatic South Indian vindaloo. One could almost call it "culinary overkill." Even the name and origin of this dish—found everywhere around the globe—are unu ...   Full Story

Herb of the Month—Rosemary

Monday, June 09, 2008 3:25:00 PM

Rosmarinus officionalis can be found growing wild in Mediterranean regions. The name "rose marinus," from latin, means "Dew of the Sea."The plant can survive our winters outdoors, in protect ...   Full Story

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