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What the Hell is a Cactus Pear?

I looked at the little ugly fruit. Not one to have food remorse, I tossed one in my basket. Unloading groceries with my spouse, he held it up and laughed “You bought one sad prickly pear?” I smiled, “Yes- culinary … Continue reading

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What the hell is cauliflower rice?

Pulling ingredients out of the fridge, my spouse asked what I was making. I smiled and said, “Making cauliflower rice”.  He looked at my ingredients and said, “Why not make risotto?” I looked at him and said, “Great idea!” (real … Continue reading

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What the Hell is a Pickling Cuke?

I looked at the sign, then at the pickling cuke and thought it looked like a cucumber. Not one to have food remorse, I tossed one in my basket. In my kitchen I cut a few slices and popped a … Continue reading

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What the hell is a Mexican zucchini?

What the hell is a Mexican zucchini? That was my first thought as I looked at the pretty display of squash. My second and third questions- Were the Mexicans offended by the name? and What the hell made it different … Continue reading

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What the hell is Spaghetti Squash ?

  Standing in front of the sign above, I felt like a kid in the candy store. Two pounds of squash for a $1! My rule of only purchasing what I can eat this week went right out the window. … Continue reading

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