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A Russia-Ukraine War Could Send Ripples Across Africa and Asia

https://foreignpolicy.com/2022/01/22/russia-ukraine-war-grain-exports-africa-asia/#:~:text=Ukraine%20is%20a%20top%20exporter%20of%20corn%2C%20barley%2C,metric%20tons%2C%20making%20it%20the%20world%E2%80%99s%20fifth-largest%20exporter I have to wonder if those in government positions thought out what sanctions would mean. Ukraine has been the bread basket for years. The situation between Russia and Ukraine is going to affect beyond their borders. This area if the world supplies the world the majority of wheat for flour. Rather it’s all-purpose, self-rising, …

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80 Comforting Dinner Recipes from Grandma’s Recipe Box

https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/grandmas-best-suppers/ Grandma’s home cooking. There’s nothing like it right…. Every summer we used to my late mom’s family in Upstate New York. My mom’s family had a dairy farm in Henderson Harbor. I can’t remember the nsme of it but I do remember the white cheddar cheese curds. So creamy and delicious. For two weeks …

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Easter Around the Corner

https://adventuresofmel.com/easter-dinner-menu-ideas/ April 17 is Easter. Hard to believe that but yeah! A month from Saint Patrick’s Day will be Easter. So let’s start preparing for it. Over the next few weeks, we will prep for it together. Five weeks out: Do a survey? What does your family like? Who has the best rolls or green …

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Bolivian Empanadas

https://alldonemonkey.com/2015/03/21/bolivian-cooking-empanadas/ Empandas are like little hand pies of meat and cheese goodness. They vary from country to country. The seasoning will be slightly different. These couldn’t be easier to make. Pie dough and filling of some kind. Seal and fry. It doesn’t have to be a savory filling. It could be a sweet filling. That …

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Easy Lasagna

https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/one-pot-hamburger-helper-lasagna/?utm_source=JoCooks&utm_campaign=82bbafdb6a-New+Recipes+and+Posts+from+Jo+Cooks+%2F+email&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_aba32560a5-82bbafdb6a-35484105 Kiss the hamburg stuff ftom a box bye. Seriously! After reading this recipe from Jo Cooks you will never buy the boxed stuff again. What’s half the stuff in these anyway? The best news is you more than likely have everything needed to make this. Don’t get me wrong, I love Lasagna. Layer after …

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8 traditional Russian pancake fillings (RECIPES) – Russia Beyond

https://www.rbth.com/russian-kitchen/334814-8-traditional-russian-pancake-fillings-blini-recipe-photos Who doesn’t like pancakes? Here’s some interesting fillings and presentation. Let’s look at the savory aide first. Mushrooms and greens. There’s veggies and meat filling. Some pancakes with cavier. Now sweet fillings. Fruit jam or pie filling. Delicious! Cream cheese fillings. Yeah!

Russian Dill Pickles Recipe — Grantourismo Travels

https://grantourismotravels.com/russian-dill-pickles-recipe/ Pickles are a wonderful thing. They can add so much flavor to a meal. A few important things. What kind of cucumbers are best? I have found Kurby Cucumbers to be the best. Dill… I love dill. It’s awesome! There’s a reason Nordic people use it so much. Garlic. Oh yeah! Once you have …

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How to Sharpen A Knife, According to a Culinary Expert

https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/how-to-sharpen-a-knife/ The numver one cause of accidents in a kitchen isn’t burns from cooking. It’s not accidents with maintained knives. Nope! It’s dull knives. A dull knife can be more dangerous than a sharpe one. Yeah! This is something I learned years ago. The hard way. I accidentally cut myself. Didn’t need stitches or anything …

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The Best Pastry Flour Substitute

https://www.myfrugalhome.com/pastry-flour-substitute/ I dropped myself down a rabbit hole today. The whole AP (all purpose) flour, Cake flour and Pastry Flour. This article explains the difference. It also shows how to substitute cake and AP flour to get pastry flour. I am going to do some experimenting with these flours. With cost of everything going through …

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Frito Chips!

https://www.thisisnotdietfood.com/sloppy-joe-frito-pie/ I never thought I would see these common little corn chips get elevated to the point they have. Walking tacos were first. Now these little chips are in casseroles, burritos, and snack mixes. It’s almost as amazing as the store brand versions. These work just as well as the name brand. So give the …

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