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Small changes can have a big impact on food waste in Montgomery County

by Oscar

There are many ways to reduce food waste including planning and organizing meals ahead of going grocery shopping to save time, waste less food and eat healthier. Here are some manageable tips to help reduce wasted food.

This content is provided by the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection.

Wasted food is a major issue in the United States, as well as in Montgomery County, Maryland. The starting statistics point to Americans generating nearly 35 million tons of food waste annually and American families wasting approximately 30 percent of the food purchased, according to the USDA. Food waste not only

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The Hip West Palm Beach district says hello to one restaurant, bye to another

by Oscar

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of new restaurants, soon-to-open restaurants and all that is shining on the horizon of a rapidly growing metropolis such as West Palm Beach. Local restaurant partners and childhood friends Alex DiSchino and Kye Akavia, both 32, know that excitement well.

A year ago this week, they opened The SoSo, a “fast-fine” café serving modern American dishes in the city’s South of Southern neighborhood, where they grew up.

One door closes

Chef Cesar Brea's Charred Cauli was a top seller at The SoSo restaurant in West Palm Beach.

Chef Cesar Brea’s Charred Cauli was a top seller at The SoSo restaurant in West Palm Beach.

Earlier this week, the

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Why Chefs Are Replacing Regular Salt with Himalayan Pink Salt

by Oscar

The Rise of Himalayan Pink Salt in Modern Kitchens

A Trend Fueled by Culinary Innovation

Walk into any high-end restaurant today, and chances are you’ll spot something interesting on the table—a grinder filled with shimmering pink crystals. This isn’t just a design choice; it’s a reflection of how modern chefs think about ingredients. Cooking has evolved far beyond simply adding flavor. Today, it’s about storytelling, experience, and presentation. Himalayan pink salt fits perfectly into that narrative.

Chefs are constantly searching for ways to elevate dishes without complicating them. Sometimes, the smallest tweak—like swapping regular table salt for pink salt—can transform …

Alabama Police say ‘suspect’ in mass shooting ‘no longer poses a threat to society’

by Oscar

The suspect responsible for the recent Alabama mass shooting is no longer a threat to society, police claim – as witness accounts from those who attended Dadeville’s deadly party continue to shed light on what happened.

The still-covert shooting occurred around 10:30 p.m. Saturday in Dadeville, and is still being investigated by state police. Shots rang out in a dance studio where local teenager Alexis Dowdell was celebrating her 16th birthday, witnesses said.

It left four people dead and at least 20 injured, and has rocked the small town of about 3,000 people, about an hour’s drive from Montgomery.

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The BEST Homemade Deli Meat

by Oscar

So many of you are loving my easy Homemade Deli Meat recipe, I couldn’t wait to share my new and improved BEST homemade deli meat recipe with all of you!

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST DELI MEAT IN AN INSTANT POT

If you don’t want to go through the trouble of boiling a pot of water for an hour, you can use an Instant Pot!

Spray 2 wide mouth canning jars with avocado oil spray and place the pureed chicken into them. Put on lids onto the jars. Pour a cup of water into the bottom of the Instant Pot.

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Weekly Meal Plan 4.16.23 – WellPlated.com

by Oscar

By utilizing a weekly meal plan, you can ensure you and your family are maintaining healthy eating habits, exploring new recipes, and ultimately — save time (and money!) in the grocery store and kitchen each week.

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  • Zucchini Lasagna: $21.66
  • Grilled Salmon with Grilled Asparagus: $17.43
  • Ground Beef Casserole: $13.82
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Zero Bethel restaurants fail inspections for three years running

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BETHEL — All of the more than 60 establishments examined by the town for food safety guideline compliance in the past three years have passed their inspections, according to data from Bethel’s health department.

The results of Bethel’s 2020, 2021 and 2022 food service inspection reports are in stark contrast from about seven years ago, when nearly two dozen out of 130 food-serving establishments in town failed inspection between May 2015 to May 2016. The latest reports include new restaurants and other establishments, such as La Placita Bethel Market and Cinnamon Churros Café, that needed to pass inspection to open. …

Food Network and HGTV Set Four Scripted Holiday Movies at Discovery+

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Following last year’s premiere of “Candy Coated Christmas,” featuring Food Network star Ree Drummond, Discovery+ is getting even more into the scripted holiday spirit with two new Christmas movies from Food Network — and the first two ever from HGTV, Variety has learned exclusively.

The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned cable channels have just wrapped production on the four features, which include cameos from HGTV’s “Home Town” hosts Ben and Erin Napier and “Love It or List It’s” Hilary Farr, as well as Food Network stars Bobby Flay and Duff Goldman .

Titled “One Delicious Christmas,” “A Gingerbread Christmas,” “A Christmas Open

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