Diann Greene
Diann Greene
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ENTERTAINMENT
Tango with mangoes
’Tis the season -- for mangoes, that is. The mango is known around the world as “the king of tropical fruit” (maybe that is why they remind me of a tropical island).
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ENTERTAINMENT
A cool classic: The secret to making perfect lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is a classic warm weather favorite.Its fresh, light flavor and sunny color says summertime.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Beat the heat this summer with these cool recipes
Don’t let the summer heat slow you down; beat the heat with a frosty treat.
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Ga. sweet onion is in peak season
I love Vidalia onions and their mild, sweet flavor. Breakfast, lunch, dinner or in between, these sweeties are a great addition to a variety of dishes. Vidalia’s are my favorite onion and I will say, their sweet taste is worth crying over.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Florida’s sweet corn harvest is in full swing
Quick, easy and delicious describes fresh Florida sweet corn. I don’t think there is any better vegetable addition to outdoor barbecues than corn. The peak Florida harvest season is April through June, and corn varieties are now in abundance at the local farmers markets and supermarkets.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Celebrate National Hamburger Month with one of these ideas
The hamburger is probably one of this country’s most beloved foods and its popularity has earned the burger its own annual holiday -- May is “National Hamburger Month.” Easy to cook and even better to eat, the hamburger is worthy of a month in its honor. A patty sandwiched between...
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ENTERTAINMENT
Celebrate the flavors of Mexico
Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo, which is the holiday that proudly commemorates Mexican heritage and Mexico’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is a fun, food-filled day of celebration and festivities, which includes delicious Mexican specialties, cerveza and of course...
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ENTERTAINMENT
Ham and lamb are the cornerstones of many holiday dinners
With Easter just days away, I am busy planning for our traditional Easter gathering of family and friends.
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ENTERTAINMENT
COOKING WITH GARLIC
I agree with Alice; garlic can perk up the flavor of any dish. April is National Garlic Month, so the best way to celebrate is to grab some garlic and get cookin!
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DIANN GREENE
Cutting back on calories? Add flavor with herbs
Cooking with herbs is like frosting a cake -- it makes the dish complete. Fresh or dried herbs enhance the foods we eat and by adding their special touch and can change an ordinary meal into an extraordinary meal.


