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Sun-dried Cherry Tomatoes in Basil Oil

Drying tomatoes in the dessert sun is super economical and far more comfortable than turning on the oven in the kitchen when it’s 108° F. outside.  The process is simple and safe…the results are as good as store-bought and you know who, in what, and where they came from.  Sun-dried fruits and vegetables are intensely ...

Gourmet Gift – Turkish Delights

05.02.2009 · Posted in Gourmet Gifts for Foodies

Turkish Delights are not very popular in North America unless you consider that they are the basis for applets and cot-lets.  According to the Bekir Confectioners of Istanbul, Turkish Delights or lokum have been made since the 1500′s but it wasn’t until the 19th century that they made their way to Britain and the rest ...