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  • Love Fresh Chop Garlic But Don’t Know How to Chop It? Check Out These Picture Book Directions

    Mar 22, 2017

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    Bruce Tretter
    in Blog

    There’s nothing quite like the magnetic scent of freshly cut garlic to attract attention to action in the kitchen. And then, of course, there’s nothing like the fantastic punch of flavor freshly chopped garlic adds to any recipe you’re preparing.…

  • Warm Apple, Kiwi and Cranberry Fruit Topping Picture Book Recipe

    Feb 2, 2017

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    Bruce Tretter
    in Blog

    Last post showed how to ripen and prepare fresh kiwifruits (kiwis). Here’s a fully flavorful way to have those kiwis warmed in a pan with fresh apples and cranberries either as is or over hot cereal, or any way you like.

  • How to Ripen and Prepare Fresh Kiwifruit (Kiwi) Picture Book Directions

    Jan 24, 2017

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    Bruce Tretter
    in Blog

    Kiwifruits, also known as kiwis, are native to Southern China but are now grown around the world with a fresh fruity flavor that’s a cross between bananas, strawberries and pineapple. Kiwifruits are rich in vitamins A, C and E, and…

  • Fresh Banana Cilantro Dressing Picture Book Recipe

    Jan 9, 2017

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    Bruce Tretter
    in Blog

    Yep, you bet! Bananas and cilantro together in a dressing – and it goes great on salads, over cooked vegetables – any way you’d use any other dressing. The hardest part of making this dressing is peeling the skins off fresh…

  • Glow (Mulled) Wine Picture Book Recipe

    Dec 13, 2016

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    Bruce Tretter
    in Blog

    Here’s an easy-to-make, fully flavorful hot wine drink to warm you down to your soul on a cold winter evening. The original term for this drink, “Gluehwein”, is pronounced “glue-vine” in German. We in America refer to it as mulled wine,…

  • Kale Teriyaki Picture Book Recipe

    Dec 6, 2016

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    Bruce Tretter
    in Blog

    Dig kale? I didn’t until only a few years ago, but now I’m a big fan, especially when it’s made the way you see here! Nutritionally, kale rates highest along with collard, turnip, and mustard greens, Swiss chard, and upland watercress…

  • Fresh and Easy Apple Pie Picture Book Recipe

    Nov 16, 2016

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    Bruce Tretter
    in Blog

    All right! My favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, is just around the corner. Friends, family, great flavors, terrific smells – and for some, a 4-day holiday! The fresh and easy apple pie you see here goes great for dessert anytime, but particularly…

  • Oven Roasted Delicata Squash Picture Book Recipe

    Oct 28, 2016

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    Bruce Tretter
    in Blog

    I was first introduced to delicata squash only recently when I shot the recipe you see here with a good friend of mine. I’m now a big fan!

  • Oven Roasted Butternut Squash Picture Book Recipe

    Oct 5, 2016

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    Bruce Tretter
    in Blog

    The toughest part about roasting butternut squash, if you want it in cubed shaped pieces the way you see above, is removing the outer skin as shown in the picture below. After removing the skin (I recommend using a tougher…

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I help people feel comfortable making a meal on their own – even if they’ve never boiled water – through Gotta’ Eat, Can’t Cook picture book recipes and help make roads safe for all with Breitz! “6 Feet, Thanks!” performance wear. Naval Intelligence Officer veteran, BikeWalkNC VP, dad of 3, avid cyclist, scrappy runner.

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