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Coffee talk: Get to know the beans and the brews

According to the National Coffee Association, coffee holds rank as the most popular beverage in America, with 58%…

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Pumpkin Sformato with Fattoush Salad and Pomegranate Molasses

Sformato is similar to flan and graces menus all over Italy. Chef Steven Gedra of Buffalo, New York’s…

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Is apple cider vinegar worth the hype?

As a DIY home remedy and inexpensive, biodegradable cleaning alternative, apple cider vinegar is seeing a bit of…

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Cauliflower & Apple Puree

Three-time James Beard Award nominee and head chef at Rapid Creek Cidery in Johnson County, Iowa, Matt Steigerwald…

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Roasted Apples with Za’atar, Chiles & Date-Cider Vinaigrette

“I do a lot of Middle Eastern cooking and really enjoy spices, like za’atar and chiles for a…

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Apple Slaw with Dill & Pickled Mustard Seeds

An inventive seasonal spin on classic slaw, head chef Matt Steigerwald of Rapid Creek Cidery in Johnson County,…

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Brie, Apple & Bacon Dutch Baby

Rapid Creek Cidery head chef Matt Steigerwald loves brunch. This particular dish is a go-to for the east-central…

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How one St. Louis brewery has shaped the German-American beer revolution

If German beer has an epicenter in the United States, it might just be St. Louis, Missouri. How…

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German Beer 101: A primer on pilsners, pale lagers and purity

The craft brewing revolution has effectively made the United States a melting pot for beer. From German lagers…

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Pig out with 3 pork recipes from a Michelin-starred chef

Achieving a Michelin star is arduous and rare for any chef, but no American chef has ever received…