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12/28/98 - Cooking With Champagne
Whip up a special celebration of recipes made with Champagne, from salad to dessert and learn about the history of Champagne.

12/07/98 - Hanukkah - Festival of Lights
Enjoy Hanukkah's symbolic foods with history and recipes.

11/23/98 - Turkey Help and Leftovers
I've gathered some unconventional recipes to help you use up those turkey leftovers, along with Hotline numbers, info and tips.

11/09/98 - Cranberries
More than just sauce for Thanksgiving. Learn all about them, plus nearly a hundred recipes.

11/02/98 - Welcome to the Pumpkin Patch!
There's a lot more you can do with pumpkin other than your basic pumpkin pie. History, info and many, many recipes.

10/05/98 - A is for Apples!
Apples are quite versatile and can be used in all types of dishes with recipes galore.

09/21/98 - Cooking With Coffee
Delve into the history of coffee and perk up some recipes.

09/07/98 - Plum Good!
Enjoy plums in both sweet and savory dishes, plus history, selection & storage info.

08/24/98 - Canning & Preserving
History, information and recipes for canning and preserving at home.

08/10/98 - Lunchbox Goodies
No more boring lunches! Liven up those back-to-school lunches with tips, info and recipes.

07/27/98 - Substitutions
Helpful food substitutions for when your cupboard is bare or to help you adjust recipes to your special needs.

07/13/98 - Spice Blends
Make your own mixes and adjust flavors to suit your personal needs, plus recipes from curry powders to dessert mixes.

06/22/98 - Watermelon
Watermelons are a picnic favorite. Cool off with a myriad of watermelon recipes.

06/15/98 - Sweet Onions
Sweet onions won't bring tears to your eyes. Learn the history, different varieties, and many, many recipes in this update.

06/08/98 - Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds are believed to be one of the first condiments. Learn about their history, lore, tahini, and recipes.

06/01/98 - Walnuts
Nuts to you...walnuts, to be precise! Learn about the illustrious history of walnuts plus many recipes to try.

05/25/98 - Edible Flowers
Make your food not only taste good, but also look pretty with recipes using edible flowers.

05/18/98 - Rhubarb
Rhubarb is nicknamed "pieplant" due to its popularity in pies, but it also works well in savory dishes. History, plus lots of recipes!

05/11/98 - Kids Cook for Mother's Day
Move over mom! Let the kids take over the kitchen for Mother's Day with these easy recipes and helpful cooking tips.

05/04/98 - Foods of Mexico
Favorite Mexican dishes that go beyond the fast-food tacos and burritos, for Cinco de Mayo or any day.

04/27/98 - Spices: Cinnamon
All about cinnamon and cassia: history, selection, storage, usage, and plenty of recipes to try.

04/13/98 - Hot Dogs!
Hot dogs, red hots, weiners, franks, no matter what you call them, history and recipes for a truly American food icon.

03/30/98 - Eat Your Beer! Cooking With Beer
With new studies showing beer is actually healthy, why not eat your beer? Learn about cooking with beer, and try some of the many different recipes.

03/23/98 - Asparagus
Enrich your palate with fresh asparagus, plus a plethora of recipes from salad to dessert.

03/16/98 - Artichokes
Goodness in a thistle is what you will find within an artichoke, plus loads of recipes!

03/02/98 - Homemade Sausage
Control the fat content by making your own sausage at home. The many recipes include traditional blends, low-fat, seafood and vegetarian varieties.

02/23/98 - Herbs: Chives
Chives and garlic chives are an excellent choice for those who want onion/garlic flavor, but to a milder degree, plus recipes to try.

02/16/98 - Goodness in a Can
You may be surprised to find that canned foods can actually be more nutritious than their fresh counterparts. Don't forget the recipes!

02/02/98 - The Color of Food
Do you know what colors your food? Learn about color additives and also check out some interesting recipes, both edible and non-edible.

01/26/98 - Avocado
Also known as the "alligator pear," the avocado is in season in winter, so check out avocado history, health benefits and tips, plus tons of recipes!

01/19/98 - Bagels
All about the "roll with the hole," including history, storage, cutting tips, and recipe pointers to make and top your own at home.

01/12/98 - Spices: Saffron
The tiniest amount of saffron goes a long way. So in spite of it being the world's most expensive spice, it is still within the budget of the home cook.

01/05/98 - New Year's Resolution Diet
Tips, information, and recipes to help you change your eating habits and make that New Year's Resolution diet a successful reality.

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