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		<title><![CDATA[From giardiniera dogs to fried apple pie, Portillo's and McDonald's join fast-food promotion of America 250]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[CHICAGO — As America’s 250th birthday approaches, what could be
more fitting than a giardiniera-infused hot dog, fried apple pie or a
fireworks-topped mini Bundt cake? There’s no shortage of unusual
patriotic-themed menu offerings as fast-...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Jun/30/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[EatingWell: Creamy cucumber salad, a healthy summer favorite]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[This high-protein cucumber salad features cottage cheese as its creamy base, replacing the traditional mayonnaise or sour cream. Crisp cucumber slices are folded into the mix for a light yet satisfying texture packed with protein. This salad makes...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Jun/29/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Kitchn: These strawberry sour cream bars are ‘melt-in-your-mouth’ delicious]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Southerners have a lovely habit of keeping a sweet treat on the counter at all times. I’ve lived in the South long enough to have adopted this tradition, and it’s not uncommon for me to share a slice of pound cake with friends who stop by. I�...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Jun/29/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[JeanMarie Brownson: Move over, meat: These grilled veggies deserve a prime spot on the grill]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Summer means grilling season. Burger patties, sausages and more occupy the grill on any given day. After a successful trip to the farmers market, we offer up grill space to the likes of skinny eggplant, bright green okra pods, peppers and more. ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Jun/29/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Environmental Nutrition: What are liquid aminos?]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: What are liquid aminos and what are they used for? A: Liquid aminos are a liquid seasoning that people often use instead of soy sauce. They are made from soybeans and water, or from fermented coconut sap in the case of coconut aminos. They have...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Jun/29/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Seriously Simple: This savory, French-style pie is a delightful summertime dish]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recently I served this to guests as a first course, and it was so well received I had to share the recipe. When it comes to the dough, if you aren’t a pastry person, feel free to use a store-bought fresh pie dough and then roll it out into a 13-...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Jun/29/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Kitchn: I learned the secret to better egg salad]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are so many amazing ways to make egg salad. You can make curried egg salad, a mayonnaise-free egg and avocado salad, or even a scrambled egg salad. But I’ve got to tip my hat in favor of a classic egg salad, a simple one made with a mayo-...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Jun/29/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[McDonald's brings back the fried apple pie, and I kind of want it]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[I feel like a wily old fish in a calm part of a stream. McDonald’s
is casting its line toward me, and the bait is a hot apple pie.

I haven’t had food from McDonald’s in 40 years. I haven’t had
their iced tea — which I would occasionally...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Jun/29/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Restaurants are paying influencers for promotional posts. How messy can it get?]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES -- It started with $500 and a comped meal at Hollywood
Thai.

That's what the family-run Thai Town restaurant paid an influencer in
exchange for a single social media post. When that post didn't
immediately materialize, the owners ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Jun/29/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Star-spangled sips: These cocktails are fireworks in a glass]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[PITTSBURGH -- Summer entertaining comes with some definite perks.

Menus are more relaxed because we’re often cooking simple foods
like burgers or chicken on the grill, and with farmers markets in full
swing, there are so many seasonal fruits ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Jun/26/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Gretchen's table: 4 festive side dishes for your Fourth of July cookout]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[PITTSBURGH — When it comes to grilling, one day stands above all
the others year after year: July 4.

Last year, an estimated 70% of mid- to high-end grill owners cooked
their holiday meals on charcoal or gas grills, according to the Hearth,
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    <pubDate>Jun/26/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Michelin retired its Green Stars to the dismay of sustainable chefs in Chicago]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[CHICAGO -- Joe Frillman, owner and executive chef of Daisies in
Chicago’s Logan Square, was thrilled when he first learned that the
restaurant was awarded a Michelin Green Star for sustainability in 2024.
He said his first thought was a ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Jun/26/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[EatingWell: A sweet-tart summer dessert everyone will love]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[This blueberry crisp captures a perfect balance between sweet summer blueberries and tart lemon flavors. Topped with a streusel laced with warming spices and baked to perfection, this is the perfect summer dessert paired with a scoop of vanilla ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Jun/22/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[JeanMarie Brownson: Bring campfire flavor to your Fourth of July table with s’mores bread pudding]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[It’s hard to beat a day of hiking in one of our glorious National Parks. Well, unless dessert at sunset includes a warm serving of s’mores bread pudding! Seated at an outdoor patio just outside of Zion National Park, hikers hit the jackpot ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/varietymenu/s-4235684</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jun/22/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Environmental Nutrition: Is there a health difference between ghee and butter?]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: Is ghee healthier than butter? A: Ghee is a type of clarified butter that has been used in cooking for centuries. Recently, it has become popular as a possible healthier alternative to butter. While ghee and butter are very similar, ghee does ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/varietymenu/s-4235683</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jun/22/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Kitchn: Berry patriotic: This bramble cocktail is ready for the Fourth]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[I developed this recipe at that particular time of the year in New England where the weather is warmer, but only just, and it’s raining all the time. This lightly sweet, fruity cocktail is a delightful mix of gin, fresh lemon juice, and ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Jun/22/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Seriously Simple: Celebrate Fourth of July with these traditional side salads]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[As a Seriously Simple cook, I develop ways to streamline and reinterpret classic dishes. Sometimes the traditional dishes don’t need much alteration. Case in point, these two classic salads are always welcome on a picnic or barbecue event. ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/varietymenu/s-4235681</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jun/22/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Kitchn: Stars, stripes and sponge cake: A light summer dessert for July Fourth]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[A sponge cake (also called a foam cake) is a light and tender cake that gets its texture from whipped eggs. Cakes like angel food, genoise, chiffon, and Victoria sponge all lie under the umbrella of “sponge.” Here, I’ll let you in on all the...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Jun/22/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Hop on this party bus for joyful tours of LA's Black food scene]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES -- It was approaching noon on a recent Saturday and a
small crowd was forming outside of Southern Girl Desserts, a now-closed
cookie shop at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw shopping plaza.

"Are you here for Daisy's tour?" Each person asked...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Jun/22/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Gretchen's table: Skip the chicken and try these Buffalo chickpea wraps]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[PITTSBURGH -- If you love the fiery kick of Buffalo sauce, chances
are you’ve reached for it countless times over the years to sauce up
wings served at a tailgate, or to add some oomph to one of
Pittsburgh’s favorite party appetizers — ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Jun/22/2026</pubDate>
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