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I am a retired teacher of British Literature, World Literature, and Creative Writing. I also taught grammar and writing skills and adult education at a local technical college and tutored for the English Department at Abraham Baldwin College. I served as

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Food & Drink > Cooking Meats How to cook a ham: 1 of 18
I make a great ham. My whole family loves it! In fact, I think everyone who has ever tasted it swears it's the best they've ever eaten. Since this special ham requires some effort, Thanksgiving 2006 I decided to make it easy on myself by purchasing one of those expensive spiral-sliced honey hams. I had cooked them for hubby ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) A guide to buying seafood in a supermarket: 1 of 10
Seafood is one of the most popular foods in the world. It's tasty, versatile, and nutritious. Unfortunately, it's difficult to tell when the fish or shellfish were harvested. Seafood has delicate flesh that deteriorates quickly, negatively affecting the flavor, and worse, leading to bacterial growth. Follow the guidelines be... More..
Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Meatloaf: 8 of 40
Caramba Meatloaf This is my Mexican version of an old American favorite. Its spicy goodness tickles the tastebuds and is a nice variant from the original. It's great served with Mexican rice, and any leftovers can be crumbled up and used for tacos or burritos. ingredients: 2 pounds extra-lean ground chuck 1 small onion, chop... More..
Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Carolina barbecue rub: 1 of 5
My husband is from the Carolinas, and he swears that Carolina barbecue is the best in the world. It's sweet and spicy, with a bite. Try this wet rub to get the tradition flavor. mix together: 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons coarse salt 2 tablespoons black pepper 1/4 cup paprika 2 tablespoon... More..
Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Beer butt chicken: 2 of 9
If you've never eaten beer butt chicken, my first thought is, why the heck not? It's easy to prepare, inexpensive, and finger lickin' good! Try it, you'll like it. First, mix together the following to make the rub: 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon garlic p... More..
Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dip Recipes Recipes: Kansas City barbecue rub: 2 of 9
To make tradition Kansas City Barbecue, try this dry rub on your ribs, pork roast, or pork loin. Heck, it's even great on chicken! It gives the meat that wonderful sweet, spicy flavor with just a little bite. Make a big batch and store it in an air-tight container, and you'll have enough for several barbecues. Mix together: ... More..
Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments The best barbecue sauces you can find at the market: 1 of 4
Barbecue is one of the nations's favorite foods, and grilling is as American as apple pie. Probably, the most important element is the sauce. As the saying goes, "The secret's in the sauce!" Let's face it: You could slather enough delicious sauce on just about anything, and it would taste good. So the question is -which sauc... More..
Food & Drink > Wine How to pair the right wine with your meal: 6 of 21
Wine and food naturally go hand in hand. For each to enhance the taste of the other, however, the pairings need careful consideration. For example, a bold wine might overpower the delicate taste of some foods, while heavier dishes will need a wine strong enough to hold its own in order to serve as an appropriate accompanimen... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Tips for throwing a party: 10 of 30
I love people, and I've thrown some great parties over the years. I used to get all stressed out before a get-together, but now it's like second nature to me. It can be to you, too, by addressing the four most important components to any memorable social event. ATMOSPHERE Decorations - Unless you're planning a themed party, ... More..
Food & Drink > Wine Emerging wine countries: 5 of 15
For hundreds of years, European countries, especially France, Italy, and Spain, held a decided monopoly on the production of fine wines. The vintages of other nations were often considered inferior and sometimes not taken seriously by connoisseurs. For the past few years, the United States has produced some award-winning win... More..