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Robin is a writer, adventurous cook and fresh foods gardener. She has explored cuisines from around the world and seeks out the best fresh ingredients. She makes her own cheese, breads and vinegar — and even raises her own pet chickens for fresh eggs. You can email Robin at freshfoodsexaminer@gmail.com.

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Last days for Slow Food USA's mind-boggling donation membership drive

The folks over at Slow Food USA lost their minds a bit earlier this month and declared September a membership drive month. The deal? A donation of any...
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Alice Waters book signing at the National Museum of American History

Acclaimed chef, author and sustainable foods advocate Alice Waters will do a book signing at the National Museum of...
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Have fresh kitchen counter herbs 365 days a year

Good news for foodies--Washington, D.C. area retailers are now carrying fresh, potted herbs, second only to your own kitchen herb garden. The herbs,...
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Fresh dog treats at the Doggie Style Bakery

You don't like processed and packaged foods, right? So why should you feed them to your dog?The Doggie Style...
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Easy homemade pita bread

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Good pita bread can be hard to find. Most grocery store offerings taste more like cardboard than bread and few bakeries carry pita bread.But in just...
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Tomatomania means it's time to start your own fresh, home-grown tomatoes

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Tomatomania has arrived for the first time in the Baltimore/Washington area at Greenstreet Gardens in Lothian,...
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Make the best, fresh homemade yogurt

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If you're already a yogurt fan, keep reading. If you're not a yogurt fan, keep reading anyway.I never used to understand why people were so crazy...
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Fresh food sources in Virginia and Maryland

Whether you're closer to Virginia or Maryland, there are websites that can help you locate the freshest food direct from the farm.Maryland's Best...
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Good-bye Arizona: How to make frugal, fresh and safe sun tea

I sip tea all day long during the summer. But frankly, I'm dumbfounded that people actually buy iced tea in bottles and cans for $1 or more a pop....
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The best, fresh chocolate three-layer birthday cake

Birthdays are special occasions around our house. We don't do big, fancy parties or give elaborate and expensive gifts. But we do always make a very...
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