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Facebook Game Rescues Virtual Chickens, and Real Ones Too

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Published Aug. 13, 2010 at 10:23 a.m.

Image credit: Farm Rescue From unborn chicks injected with antibiotics, to the horrors of a commercial chicken hatchery, the life of a factory farmed chicken is pretty brutish from the outset. And we haven't even gotten into the potential health hazards posed by meat unfit for KFC being served to our kids ...

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Buttermilk Farro Salad

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Published Aug. 13, 2010 at 12:50 a.m.

Today a bit of an apology is in order. Some of you might recall a wheat berry salad I mentioned back in May. I had it at Clyde Common in Portland, Oregon and went back two days in a row to have it for lunch. It has taken me this long to do a farro version in my own kitchen, and my regret is that three months have passed when we all could have been enjoying it. The salad? Simple enough. Plump grains and seasonal vegetables tossed with an herb-flecked buttermilk dressing. I hope I'm not

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Vegan Pesto

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Published Aug. 13, 2010 at 12:00 a.m.

The nutritional yeast in this rich, vibrant green pesto lends a flavor similar to that of parmesan cheese in traditional pesto. Serve over pasta, whole grains, or steamed or grilled veggies ...

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Haitian Chicken Pâté Puffs

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Published Aug. 12, 2010 at 2:18 p.m.

These are the equivalent of Jamaican Patties, in that they are most always served for all occasions. :) Raather than the more traditional pâté, a spicy & tasty chicken picadillo is made and then whirred up for a filling in these first-course puff-pastry packets. The filling is then sealed in the dough and baked. It's highly spiced for sure but also very aromatic, a nice start to any meal.;) Cooking Light Magazine, May 2010 edition. My nurse, Babara, who is now retiring - goes by the Haitian

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Secret Trick 1860 Baking Powder Biscuits

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Published Aug. 12, 2010 at 2:17 p.m.

This great recipe comes from the book A Passion For Baking by Marcy Goldman.These come together so easily and are so tender.I also added about 1/2 cup chopped green onion.An added note in the book she says if you want to turn these into shortcake biscuits just increase the sugar to 1/3 cup and use 6 tbsp butter.I'm going to try that and add some raisins too to make raisin buns. -- posted by LuuvBunny ...

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Dawn's Very Best Buttermilk Waffles

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Published Aug. 12, 2010 at 2:16 p.m.

After a full year of looking for the best recipe, the one we chose was the one I created. Keep in mind that quality ingredients make a quality recipe! -- posted by cook from scratch ...

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2511 Rolls

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Published Aug. 12, 2010 at 2:15 p.m.

This comes from a great book called A Passion For Baking by Marcy Goldman.She says the name came from how many people downloaded the recipe from the web site in one hour.I can see why,these are amazing! I didn't have buttermilk,I used 1 1/4 cup milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice.Don't let the number of steps turn you away from the recipe,you'll regret it! :) Prep time doesn't include rise times. -- posted by LuuvBunny ...

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Graham Coconut Squares

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Published Aug. 12, 2010 at 2:15 p.m.

I don't know where I got this recipe but I've had it for years and am just now trying it.I'm very glad I did!It's so simple,throw it all in one bowl and it's done.I was skeptical about the absence of flour but I guess the graham crumbs acts as a flour.There is an icing with the recipe but I did not make that.I used another one that I had left over.It doesn't even need the icing,it's good on its own. -- posted by LuuvBunny ...

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Spicy Macaroni and Brie With Crab

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Published Aug. 12, 2010 at 2:14 p.m.

Trying new mac and cheese recipes is always fun! This one fits the bill perfectly. :yummy: You'll love the flavor of the caramelized onion combined with creamy Brie cheese and the succulent crabmeat.:) The Brie cheese melts seamlessly into the sauce and the crisp bread crumb topping creates a beautiful contrast. This swanky mac and cheese was served to me by my friend Kerline and she added her personal Haitian touch to the dish! She served steaks done on the grill, this nice dish with a

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Pineapple Glazed Pork Chops

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Published Aug. 12, 2010 at 2:05 p.m.

Very quick, very delicious! I found a similar recipe on Kraft Foods.com, tried it with a few minor alterations, and this was the result. -- posted by happyheart ...

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