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Monthly Archives: May 2014
Difference between: brining and curing
Brining and curing – they’re both ancient methods of preserving food, that can also be used to infuse flavor. So, what’s the difference?
Food history: farmers markets
There are farmers markets all over the world. In our country alone, the number of markets has risen significantly over the past few decades. Where did they originate?
Difference between: rhubarb and Swiss chard
Rhubarb and Swiss chard – they’re both leafy red stalks of vegetables. So, what’s the difference?
Although I don’t set out to make the Difference Between posts a competition, inevitably sometimes there’s a winner. And this is one of those times.
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What do you know about your characters? (writing exercise #11)
As with the last writing exercise, this one is working with characters in a story you’ve already created.
Once again, I am going with my yet-to-be-published novel. In my story, I have a multiple protagonist situation going on, but there is still one primary character. Unfortunately, she is less interesting and likeable than some of the other characters, is what I’ve gotten from feedback.
Hence, I’ve chose her for this exercise, in hopes of getting to know her better.
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Food history: eggs Benedict
In the movie Runaway Bride, Julia Roberts’ character realizes that she has “liked” her eggs however her fiance-at-the-time liked them. In one fantastic scene she makes every type of egg there is to determine what her true preference is.
The verdict? “I love eggs Benedict. I hate every other kind.”
That may be taking it a bit too far, but I do absolutely adore eggs Benedict. Next to the Reuben sandwich, I would say it’s actually my favorite meal of all time.
Difference between: cured bacon and uncured bacon
What’s the difference between cured bacon and uncured bacon? The answer may surprise you.
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Oh!. . .that sort of person (writing exercise #10)
With this writing exercise, we are moving from Beginnings to Characterization.
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Food history: baked Alaska
Okay, I am not a dessert person. And, I’m not a fire person – as in, sparklers make me nervous.
But this is impressive:
Difference between: white rice and brown rice
Is brown rice really healthier than white rice? Let’s find out.
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