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  • How to Ripen and Prepare Kiwifruit – All in Pictures

    Feb 17, 2013

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    Bruce Tretter
    in Blog

    I love kiwifruit (also known as kiwi, named after New Zealand’s national bird) for its fresh zesty flavor, texture and potent nutritional punch. And, wow, all that good stuff means so much more during the winter months when fresh produce with…

  • Quick & Easy Warm Spinach & Pear Salad – All in Pictures

    Feb 3, 2013

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    Bruce Tretter
    in Blog

    No matter where you live, I’ve gotta’ imagine the weather, and specifically, the temperatures you’ve had the pleasure of experiencing, have hardly been consistent this winter. With that in mind and considering it just cooled down rapidly – even with…

  • Coow Woow’d at the Wayside!

    Jan 23, 2013

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    Bruce Tretter
    in Blog

    I got a short, direct comment from a friend on Facebook saying that a family-favorite whiskey & ginger ale recipe I’d recently posted is a  “descendent of the coo(w) woo(w) – America’s oldest cocktail, still served at the Wayside Inn…

  • Quick & Easy Brussels Sprouts Chips – All in Pictures

    Jan 13, 2013

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    Bruce Tretter
    in Blog

    Really? Brussels sprouts chips an excellent quick, flavorful and even healthy alternative to commercially bagged chips? “C’mon, Bruce. What’s on tap next – fried celery just as good as a hot fudge sundae?” All I can say is: I didn’t…

  • Whiskey and Ginger Ale – All in Pictures and More!

    Jan 6, 2013

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    Bruce Tretter
    in Blog

    Here’s a really simple and flavorful drink to make that’s been a winter tradition in my family, especially with freshly roasted chestnuts. Great stuff! Funny thing: I posted the drink on The Good Men Project the other day, promoted it on Facebook…

  • Hot or Cold Cereal with Egg Nog – Quick, Easy and All in Pictures

    Jan 1, 2013

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    Bruce Tretter
    in Blog

    Happy New Year! Wow, the holidays come and go so incredibly quickly. Here’s a great way to hold onto holiday flavor by substituting egg nog for milk with your favorite hot or cold cereal. Just click either picture on this page…

  • Fresh Whipped Cream: Quick & Easy Step-By-Step Picture Book Recipe

    Dec 10, 2012

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    Bruce Tretter
    in Blog

    What doesn’t go great with whipped cream? I have the measuring cup you’ll see in this recipe loaded and good to go in the refrigerator whenever I need it. Fresh whipped cream goes great in coffee, on pancakes, French toast…

  • Mind Food: Olga Serebrennikov and Math Altitude Take Thinking to New Heights

    Nov 28, 2012

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    Bruce Tretter
    in Blog

    I commented to a fellow and very friendly Corridor Nine Chamber of Commerce member at a local food drive recently that downturned faces are everywhere. I see those sad, stress-etched faces in grocery store aisles, on sidewalks and in cars…

  • Turkey Leftovers? Turkey Nachos: Quick, Easy and All in Pictures

    Nov 26, 2012

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    Bruce Tretter
    in Blog

    Got turkey leftovers? No problem! Just click any picture on this page for step-by-step picture book directions showing how to make turkey nachos quickly and easily. All it takes is your favorite corn (or any) chips, leftover turkey, canned beans…

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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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