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Bowls created by local ceramic artists will be available for purchase at the Homer Food Pantry Empty Bowl fundraiser event on Nov. 10 at Homer United Method Church. Photo provided by Tracy Asselin.

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Food bank serves up ‘Empty Bowl’

Homer Community Food Pantry annual lunch fundraising event will take place Friday

Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion This jalapeno popper dip will brighten up any spread with subtle spice.

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Thanksgiving planning: Spicing up the basics

This jalapeno popper dip adds some heat to traditional holiday fare

These salted caramel cupcakes topped with caramel candy balance sweetness with Maldon salt. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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‘Twinbirthday’ brings back cupcake Mondays

Salted caramel cupcakes make a special occasion even sweeter

This bento box includes rice, fruit, vegetables and tomagoyaki, or Japanese rolled omelet. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Flavors of farm fresh eggs front and center in Japanese rolled omelet

Tomagoyaki is an excellent protein for lunch and is commonly found in bento boxes alongside fresh rice and…

These dark and decadent chocolate brownies have a crunchy toffee topping. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Brownies to chase away a bad day

These saucepan brownies are deep, dark and decadent with a crunchy toffee topping

Pork, fermented kimchi and tofu make the base of this recipe for Kimchi stew. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kimchi stew to usher in fall

This stew is spicy with a rich broth and fatty bites of pork — perfect for a chilly,…

Shredded chicken and vegetables are topped with a butter crust in this classic chicken pot pie. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A meal for when you need a hug

This classic chicken pot pie is mild and comforting

This date and walnut bread is sweet, dense and fragrant with spices. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Serving up walnuts, dates and a little courage

My new job will not be an easy one.

Vanilla pound cake, fruits and pretzels are prepped for a fondue celebration. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Celebrating grandpa with fond memories and fondue

Sweet and dense vanilla pound cake is perfect for this dish

Volunteers work the fermentation station at the Harvest Moon Local Food Festival at Soldotna Creek Park on Sept. 14, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Harvest Moon Local Food Festival returns Saturday

The event will feature live music, cooking demonstrations, educational talks, food trucks, guided edible walks, a pie-baking contest…

Slow spaghetti sauce and turkey meatballs are loaded with enough cheese and herbs to change your mind about ground turkey. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Slow and savory

Spaghetti sauce and meatballs fill a quiet afternoon

These cheesy crackers are easy to make at home and come without the dyes or preservatives of a store-bought brand. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Never too old for cheesy crackers

This week I said goodbye to his babyhood and took him to his first day of preschool

Honeyberry pie is made with freshly picked fruit from local orchard. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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The spoils of summer

Honeyberry pie is made with freshly picked fruit from local orchard