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I have something very scary to show you and I’m very sorry in advance. Someone decided it was a good idea to make a statue of Disney Princess Belle constructed entirely out of Peeps, a decidedly awful and sticky candy. There are 1,500 Peeps that make up this freaky statue. Belle was created for the Carroll County Art Council‘s 10th Anniversary PEEPshow, and it’s currently in 10th place (a Pikachu statue is currently in first.)
In order to wrap our heads around this thing, we have questions that need answers.
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As the snow slowly melts from the ground (and in our hearts) we can finally see the tiny promise that is summer. It might only be April — just the beginning of spring — but I’m already daydreaming about all the things I want to do once it’s July. I plan on going to the beach, reading all the books, making weird but cool popsicles (more on that later), and drinking all the beverages.
Speaking of beverages, I recently found this gorgeous (yet practical) two-gallon Mason jar drink dispenser that would be pretty perfect for all that summer entertaining I’ve also been dreaming about. Just imagine all the big-batch cocktails you could make (and show off) in this thing! Right now you can buy it on Amazon for a little less than $20.
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Church cookbooks were once so common, they were considered unremarkable. Living in the South, I know the scene well — Ladies League recipe pamphlets and community cookbooks litter the shelves of thrift stores. Yet the best food writers seek these records out, both as a means of preservation and as a way to gain insight on recipes that truly tell the stories of regional foodways and the cuisines of other cultures.
So I shouldn’t have been surprised when, in researching Greek recipes for tzatziki, Greek dressing, and Greek salad, I found that a Church cookbook would be one of the most recommended, well-loved, and trusted resources. The Complete Book of Greek Cooking by the Recipe Club of Saint Paul’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral is a compilation of two previous best-sellers with a rich history of over 50 years of women cooking and recording the recipes of their heritage.
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Fresh oregano and marjoram are members of the mint family and staple herbs found in a wide array of Greek and Mediterranean recipes. They look remarkably similar and are often confused for one another, but there’s a distinct difference that sets them apart. Do you know what it is?
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Michael Psilakis is a lot of things: an award-winning chef and restauranteur, a father, a television personality, and a Greek-American, to name a few. He’s known for his upscale Greek restaurants in New York and credits his mom for teaching him everything there is to know about the flavors and techniques of classic Greek cooking. (Awww!)
We could watch him cook in his restaurants all day, but what fascinates us the most about him (and all professional chefs, to be honest) is what happens at home. What does he cook on his days off? What does he buy at the supermarket? Luckily, we don’t have to wonder anymore, as he graciously opened his (pantry) doors and let us take a look. He sent us photos and everything!
Here are the five things he always has on hand.
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Greek yogurt is an ingredient you’ll almost always find stocked in my fridge. I love it for the cool tang it brings to breakfast parfaits, the protein boost it adds to smoothies, and its versatility as a wholesome stand-in for sour cream or mayo. You might just be surprised at some of the things it can do. From dips and dressings to breakfast popsicles and cakes, here are 10 of our most popular recipes where Greek yogurt shines.
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For many, an Easter feast isn’t a feast without a glazed ham at the center of the table. And while the roast can surely hold its own, it definitely needs a few great supporting side dishes to make the meal a success. We rounded up our favorites, from roasted asparagus and creamy baked spinach to rosemary potatoes and buttery rolls, so you can set a table that brings a smile to everyone’s face.
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