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    Articles by Tressa Dale
    Appease your child’s picky palate with these tasty Tater Tots. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
    On the strawberry patch: Tots to be thankful...
    By Tressa Dale • December 1, 2021 2:30 am

    Two years ago, I spent the entirety of Thanksgiving Day in my green rocking chair, cradling my newborn son.

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    Before boiling, this handmade pasta is rolled, cut and tossed in flour to keep from sticking. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
    On the strawberry patch: Pasta by hand
    By Tressa Dale • November 18, 2021 2:30 am

    The first kitchen job I interviewed for was a saute position in a trendy Italian bistro in Colorado.

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    Make pumpkin chocolate chip with cinnamon buttercream cupcakes for a decadent fall treat. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
    On the strawberry patch: In honor of ‘Cupcake...
    By Tressa Dale • November 17, 2021 2:30 am

    Pumpkin chocolate chip with cinnamon buttercream cupcakes brighten up the dreariest of work.

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    This spectacular and simple marshmallow recipe is an easy way to wow at holiday potlucks. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
    On the strawberry patch: Power puffs
    By Tressa Dale • November 4, 2021 2:30 am

    Don’t dread the dreaded potluck with this five-ingredient marshmallow recipe.

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    Chewy soft pretzels are easy to make at home. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Penisula Clarion)
Chewy soft pretzels are easy to make at home. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
    On the strawberry patch: Sisterhood and soft pretzels
    By Tressa Dale • November 3, 2021 2:30 am

    Our favorite snack there, the one I know will always make her smile, was a soft pretzel with cheese sauce.

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    Ward off Halloween’s mystical monsters with these garlic-infused cheesy shells and pepper sauce. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
    On the strawberry patch: Tasty Halloween
    By Tressa Dale • October 20, 2021 2:30 am

    Keep spooky creatures at bay with garlic-infused shells and pepper sauce.

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    Cabbage, potatoes, salmon and an assortment of pantry staples make for a culinary challenge. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
    On the strawberry patch: Take a culinary pop...
    By Tressa Dale • October 20, 2021 2:30 am

    Get creative with what’s in your pantry

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These old-fashioned doughnuts don’t skimp on the fat or sugar but make a delicious, filling breakfast.
    On the strawberry patch: Memories of old-fashioned doughnuts
    By Tressa Dale • October 6, 2021 2:30 am

    My family moved to Anchorage late in the summer of 1991, when I was 4.

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    Tomato soup with grilled cheese. (Photo by Tressa Dale)
    On the strawberry patch: The comfort of tomato...
    By Tressa Dale • October 6, 2021 2:30 am

    When I was very young, my mother would make me tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches on days when I was feeling down.

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    Seasoned spinach, sauteed mushrooms and onion, acorn jelly, seasoned mung bean sprouts, stir-fried dried anchovies and peanuts, pickled radish, fried zucchini, fried shrimp pancakes, and beef and radish soup were featured in the author’s celebration of Chuseok. The traditional Korean harvest festival dates to antiquity and pays homage to Korea’s ancient farming roots and was celebrated Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
    On the strawberry patch: Sharing a harvest feast
    By Tressa Dale • September 22, 2021 2:30 am

    Chuseok, a traditional Korean harvest festival, dates to antiquity and pays homage to Korea’s ancient farming roots.

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    Cooked by a combination of pan frying and steaming, delicate tofu and vegetable dumplings require a delicate hand and patience. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
    On the strawberry patch: Chubby bites of goodness
    By Tressa Dale • September 22, 2021 2:30 am

    Pan-fried and steamed tofu and vegetable dumplings take patience and practice.

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    This base oatmeal muffin mix offers endless variations and can be paired with fresh fruits and berries. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
    A muffin for all seasons
    By Tressa Dale • September 8, 2021 2:30 am

    Accompany the summer berry bounty with this all-purpose oatmeal muffin.

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    Homemade lemon curd and fruit are an easy way to fill puff pastry tart shells on the fly. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
    On the strawberry patch: When life gives you...
    By Tressa Dale • September 8, 2021 1:30 am

    By my own necessity, I have become resourceful, adaptable and a creative problem-solver.

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