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Sfoglini cascatelli pasta, the shape of the future

In the culinary universe, creativity reigns. Yet one area where tradition rules is the world of pasta shapes.…

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Maple-Bacon Baked Donuts

Inspired by a visit to Voodoo Doughnut in Portland, Oregon, which is famous for its Bacon Maple Bar,…

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5 maple syrup recipes for the sweet and savory lovers alike

Personal chef and instructor Alekka Sweeney wears many toques in the kitchen thanks to more than 20 years…

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8 sweet alternatives to table sugar

Sugar is one of the most contested and controversial ingredients in today’s diet. Current wisdom asserts that honey,…

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Baked Brie with Figs and Maple Syrup

Chef and cooking instructor Alekka Sweeney says this three-ingredient appetizer couldn’t be easier. “But it packs a lot…

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Tapping into the origins of making maple syrup

Maple syrup is a uniquely North American product thanks to its many sugar maple trees and a freeze/thaw…

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Making the grade: Old State Farms’ pure maple syrup

Joseph Burkett knew nothing about maple syrup when he and his wife-to-be, Alethea, decided to try making it…

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Maple & Soy Snack Mix

“This recipe checks all the salty, sweet and spicy boxes for a binge-worthy, party-ready snack mix,” quips chef…

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Figuring out fungi: Flavor guide for cooking with mushrooms

Many Americans grew up knowing mushrooms as either a topping on their pizza or an ingredient in a…

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Fungiculture: Everything you need to know about mushroom farming

Have you ever wondered how mushrooms grow? In the wild, mushrooms reproduce by releasing spores, the fungi equivalent…