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postSeptember 6, 2008

The great sweet potato vs yam controversy

post Category: Vegetarian Recipes — kai @ 11:55 am — post Comments (0)

Is it a sweet potato or is it a yam? Is sweet potato pie really made from yams? Are candied yams really made from sweet potatoes? I think I know the answer but I’m still confused every time I go to a store that labels them incorrectly, which seems to be practically every store. Followed by a recipe for sweet, smoky and spicy sweet potato home fries.

postSeptember 2, 2008

Grilled pork adobada

post Category: Cooking themes, Meat Recipes — kai @ 11:55 am — post Comments (1)

Adobada means marinated in Spanish so could probably refer to a wide variety of meat treatments. When I think of adobada I think of sliced pork marinated in a thick paste of red chile, garlic, oregano and vinegar and then grilled. Apparently, so do a lot of people…

postSeptember 1, 2008

How to cut down on sugar

post Category: Cooking tips, Healthy substitutes — kai @ 12:08 pm — post Comments (1)

When you’ve cut down on your family’s sugar consumption you’ll be rewarded by knowing you’re helping them be their best and live long, healthy lives.

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