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Take note of the terroir

Have you heard of the term “terroir” when it comes to wine? Jim Sperk of the Northern Ohio Wine Guild says some wine experts use it, especially when talking about French wines. “Terroir, pronounced ‘tehr-waar,’ is a French word derived from the Latin word ‘terra’ meaning ‘earth’ or ‘land,’” says Jim. “While soil type...

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With nearly 50 varieties of apples in store, Miles Farmers Market is peeling back the layers of fall and offering tasty dishes featuring America’s favorite fruit

As the most-consumed fruit in the United States, apples come in heaps of varieties. Of the approximately 100 varieties of apples that are grown commercially in our country, you will find almost half of them at Miles Farmers Market. “Everyone likes to take a trip to local apple orchards in the fall, but at Miles Farmers Market we have...

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The Starving Chef Recipe: Barbecued Rat Tails

Feeling ghoulish? Served up as a spooky sandwich, these barbecued rat tails will satiate even the hungriest of souls. This dish is creepily perfect for your Halloween party potluck. Happy haunting! Barbecued Rat Tails Prep time: 15 minutesSlow Cook Time: - High: 4 hours - Low: 8 hoursMakes 4 sandwiches Ingredients 8...

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With an expansion into Willoughby, the Geraci family is serving up its iconic pizza by the slice

Though national pizza chains proliferate the landscape, the Geraci family has thrived over the past 66 years by doing things the way it always has—following grandma’s recipes that originated in a small village in Sicily, and only using the finest and freshest ingredients. There is no margin for compromise here. And once you taste a slice,...

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Since 1996, Great Harvest Bread Co. in Mentor has been feeding the community the freshest bread available

Kris Lariccia and his sister, Molly Birt, have the food industry in their blood. Their family has been in the restaurant business for four generations. In 1996, Great Harvest Bread Co. opened in Mentor. “Dad is a member of Mentor’s Rotary Club, and every year they have a fundraiser in conjuction with Great Harvest Bread Co. to benefit The...

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