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Mary Ellen Psaltis

Mary Ellen Psaltis lives locally and eats globally. You can reach her at TheRecipeWriter@hotmail.com.

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Choose pheasant for intimate holiday dinner

posted 07:17 AM 12/02

At this time of year, if you look closely and peek under the cuffs of my pants, you will see that I am wearing festive socks - ones with sparkly green trees or smiling reindeer. They are smile creators for me and for those who catch a glimpse. There are many ways to celebrate the holiday season. It might be with the choices of particular clothing items, or, of course, choices in food, which is a popular venue for almost everyone.

Whip up irresistible tofu

posted 06:59 AM 09/09

Sooner or later you come across a plate of tofu. For some, that event is their first and last encounter. They were disgruntled by its lack of flavor and ended up picking out the goodies around it – perhaps seasoned meat or chopped vegetables.

Make your own marvelous mirepoix

posted 06:57 AM 08/12

Do you remember the tongue twister, “She sells sea shells down by the sea shore?” Here is a new one: Steven’s sells sensational sautéed seafood salad on spinach in Shelton.

Yummy potato dish recalls Austrian trip

posted 07:26 AM 07/29

The picture remained perfectly clear in my mind: the red geraniums overflowing in the window boxes and the wooden staircase up to the second floor that had been our home in Salzburg for half a year in 2003.

Raspberry adds summer zest to vinaigrette

posted 07:06 AM 07/15

The sky was sparkling blue and the sun was shining. Tiny beads of perspiration were popping up on my skin, and with my eyes closed I was listening for the mariachis in the distance. Was there a margarita within reach? Suddenly the phone rang and jostled me out of my reverie.

Texas trip nets summery dinner recipe

posted 06:59 AM 06/17

“Are you ready for dinner?”

Gluten-free market fills serious need

posted 06:19 AM 05/20

In April 2006, Joe Spancic was diagnosed with celiac disease. That meant eating food containing gluten would damage his small intestines and limit his body’s absorption of vital nutrients.

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