Tag: Food
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Soul Food: A Recipe for Life
A Recipe for Life By Tom Unfried “Life is what happens when you’re making other plans.” I was reminded of this aphorism recently while watching the movie Kuffs, an action-comedy about a young drifter who comes to terms with both growing up AND being a good man. Life happens for him when he gets his…
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Soul Food: I’m Passionate About . . . Passion Fruit!
I’m Passionate About . . . Passion Fruit! By Lorraine Manglos Have you ever even seen a passion fruit? They really are ugly – a dark purplish color and all wrinkled up. Cut them open and you will see not much inside either. There is a bit of fiber, juice and seeds. Yep, that’s passion…
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Soul Food: More Than Just a Cheesecake—Five Years In
More Than Just a Cheesecake—Five Years In By Andrew Camp September 12, 2009, a blind-date that forever changed my life. I really cannot believe it has been five years. Five years ago, I dared to dream, dared to risk, dared to experiment. Five years ago, it started with a simple bowl of chocolate malt crunch…
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Soul Food: Hatch Green Chiles
Hatch Green Chiles: It’s a Family Thing By Monica Romig Green Mid-August is a special time for people who love Southwestern food. Fresh Hatch green chiles have arrived in specialty grocery stores for their very limited one-month season. Ranging from mild to hot, these bright green chiles draw food lovers of all kinds with their…
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Soul Food: Meet the Team
I’m excited to introduce you to the writing team for Soul Food! Remember to join us each Friday as we offer up various thoughts on food – covering restaurant recommendations and recipes to theological thoughts on feasting. Andrew Camp Food and the table have played a central role throughout my life. Growing up, part of…
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Nectarine
Nectarine This is a nectarine to remember. Sweet, juicy, and perfectly ripe. Each year I look forward to summer and the promise of all its delectable fruits – especially the promise of nectarines. The less hairy sibling of the peach (and if it wasn’t for the fuzz, I would love peaches), it is one of…
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First Date – July 29, 2013
This is a post from a couple of years ago (although I’ve expanded it for this post). I’m reminded of it as a couple of friends are going on first dates… I have a friend going on a first date this Friday. It’s been fun walking through this process with her, evaluating her date’s comments,…