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From sweet to savory, crêpes can fit any occasion
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
This Sunday is Mother’s Day; I hope you’re ready. It’s celebrated by more than 40 countries around...
Tis the season for strawberries and more market goodies
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
May 7 is opening day for this year’s season of the Historic Lewes Farmers Market. Vendors will be...
Sourdough discard can be used for lots of tasty treats
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
During the pandemic, my friend Marie honed her skills as a bread baker. When she and her husband...
Cooking columns provide ideal combo for dinner
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
Long before I started writing this column for the Cape Gazette, I was an avid reader of any article...
Quick pickles offer satisfying taste without the wait
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
A small bunch of just-picked radishes from Hattie’s Garden was the inspiration for this week’s...
Rotisserie chicken adds slow-cooked flavor to quick...
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
There is something wonderful about walking into a grocery store to encounter the enticing aroma of...
Tacos: Tasty, handheld snack has been around since...
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
Most of us have enjoyed the spicy treat known as a taco without giving much thought to its origin...
Spring salads bring in the season with snap
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
After a confusing week of weather, followed by the shift to daylight saving time, most of us are...
Traditional Irish boxty combines mashed, shredded...
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
Thursday of next week is the annual celebration of all things Irish, as we raise our pint glasses...
Kiwi fruit adds an exotic touch to simple desserts
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
At the start of the pandemic, we changed our approach to grocery shopping. Instead of pushing a...
Lentil salad is just the start of a culinary...
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
I was bored last weekend and wanted to make an interesting salad for lunch, but the pantry shelves...
Baby carrots add bright color, rich flavor to any meal
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
A generous bunch of baby carrots arrived in a recent order from Hattie’s Garden. They were as...
Pound cake makes a simple yet elegant sweet treat
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I thought it might be helpful to give you some ideas...
Meal kits - does the convenience cancel out the flaws?
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
Over the past few years, we’ve tried a number of the home-delivery meal kits available online. Most...
Salad inspirations brighten midwinter meals
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
I’m not sure where they came from, but the berries in the market last week were just beautiful...
Pears present plenty of pleasant possibilities
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
Since late last month, we’ve been finding ways to enjoy a generous gift of beautiful Bartlett pears...
Healthy snacks can hold you until dinnertime
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
One thing I’ve noticed during the past two years, as we have spent more of our time at home and on...
With the right touches, quiche can be a hearty meal...
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
Being trapped inside during Monday’s snowstorm gave me the initiative to begin what my friend Marie...
Sumptuous New Year’s Day dinner greets 2022 on a...
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
Today is the last day of 2021, which for so many of us has been a challenging 12 months. Despite...
Christmas ham is an easy, flavorful alternative to...
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
Why is ham so popular as a main course for Christmas dinner? One reason might be that we’re tired...
‘Tis the season for Christmas goodies
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
We only have a few more days until Christmas, and tomorrow is reported to be the busiest shopping...
American Heritage Chocolate offers authentic...
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
Last weekend was full of holiday happenings in Lewes, from parades to bake sales to the old-...
Introducing the sushi bazooka
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
After a long holiday weekend focused mostly on food, I expect we’ve all had our fill of leftovers...
Farmers market season ends, but plenty of local food...
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
Those of you who regularly visit the Historic Lewes Farmers Market each Saturday morning may be...
Butternut squash soufflé presents rich fall flavor...
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
Last week, I talked about finding ways to lighten up the Thanksgiving Day menu, and I planned for...
Citrus fruits add bright flavors to fall feasts
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
As much as I love Thanksgiving and the expansive spread of tasty dishes, I think my menu-planning...
Early ingredient prep makes for an easy stir-fry meal
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
I recently found myself craving stir fry for lunch. Not an overly salty and oily pile of limp...
What’s useful to know about GMO
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
A reader sent a note last week asking me to write a column focused on non-GMO foods and how to...
Apple cake is a tasty way to enjoy bountiful fall crops
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
It would seem that every newspaper food editor and online recipe blogger across the country...
Thirst Extinguisher toasts to signature cocktails
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
From time to time, I’m asked to help judge a cooking contest, whether for a specific ingredient...
Healthy salads help promote moderation
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
Last week, the Historic Lewes Farmers Market invited me to participate in Beebe Healthcare Day. All...
Spaghetti squash adds fall flavor to varied menus
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
On a recent trip to Lewes, our friend Pat Driscoll arrived with a seed-starter tray full of squash...
Baking with ice cream brings new creative ideas
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
I learned something surprising this week – you can make baked goods with ice cream. I’m not talking...
Traditional and modern beef brisket recipes share...
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
In last week’s newspapers and several online blogs, the subject covered in a wide range of articles...
Meeting Deborah Madison – enlightening and entertaining
Denise Clemons
2 years ago
For nearly a year, I’ve had the opportunity to work with the Lewes Public Library and Browseabout...
Seaport Saturdays reveal cooking techniques of...
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
If you find yourself catching a whiff of wood smoke in downtown Lewes on a Saturday morning, follow...
Sweet corn chowder is a savory, versatile dish
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
Like many people interested in food, I frequently visit online cooking websites and chefs’ blogs...
August brings prime tomato time
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
Last weekend, the Historic Lewes Farmers Market held its annual Tomato Festival. Special events...
Cantaloupe recipes showcase cool summer flavors
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
I waited far too long to enjoy a cantaloupe this summer. They have been at the farmers market for...
Countless ways to add peaches to menu
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
Because peaches continue to ripen after being picked, a few of them had to be turned into peach...
Newtons are old news when fresh figs are available
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
A few years ago, my friend Liz Dolan gave me a cutting from her fig tree. The first year after I...
Salad is only the start of the cucumber recipe road
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
At the start of the growing season, I purchased patio planters, one each of cucumber, tomato and...
Miso adds interest to both sweet and savory dishes
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
Last week, my friend Bob LaMorte gave me some miso paste, two recipes and this photo of a recent...
Fewer calories, carbs: That’s a wrap
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
Last week I was invited to present a cooking demo on the afternoon television program “DelmarvaLife...
Rosemary adds diverse flavor notes to dishes – and...
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
I’m not sure if it’s because we had a relatively mild winter or the generous spring rainfall, but...
Bright Lights Chard – a versatile vegetable that...
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
There were so many beautiful bunches of chard at the Historic Lewes Farmers Market last week. Both...
Once-odd vegetables are now familiar on area menus
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
Last week, my friend Debra announced, “I have a present for you.” She told me she was browsing at...
Leftover grains offer base for simple meal combos
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
Although I make every effort to cook meals with just the right amount of food for the two of us, we...
Shrimp on the barbie make a simple yet versatile...
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
Last week I received a number of lovely, thoughtful birthday gifts from my friends and family. One...
Prime season for strawberries
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
Because we see them in the grocery store practically year-round, not everyone truly understands how...
Focaccia flower bread invites creativity into basic...
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
Inspiration for this week’s column came from an image I stumbled across online. Most of the...
An introduction to rhubarb and its surprising uses
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
Once again, the appearance of rhubarb stalks in the produce aisle at Lloyd’s Market tells us spring...
Road trip leads to a new flavor adventure with tri...
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
For the first time in over a year, we recently ventured out on a road trip to visit friends. Once...
Cantaloupe can be enjoyed in any season
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
One of the benefits of efficient global transportation systems is the almost year-round...
Fennel has ancient culinary roots
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
Over the years, I’ve tried a number of the popular meal-kit delivery services, but didn’t continue...
A variety of main dish options can start with frozen...
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
A bag of frozen shrimp is one of the best resources for those busy days when you’ve forgotten to...
Carrot cake for Easter dessert is a perfect match
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
For the past few weeks, my inbox has been filled with advertisements from restaurants and specialty...
Try an easier approach for a delicious banana cream pie
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
This column is appearing a little later than originally planned. As many of you know, March 14 is...
Asparagus & lemon pasta dish welcomes spring with zing!
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
To celebrate the return of daylight saving time, I wanted to serve something with bright spring...
Saint Patrick’s Day brings to mind all things Irish
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
Next Wednesday is Saint Patrick’s Day, a day typically filled with parades, green beer, and...
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