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Humble Beginnings with Onions, Carrots, and Celery

Among the vegetables on our well stocked pantry list that we always keep on hand are onions, carrots, and celery. This trio of vegetables forms a backbone of flavor for many dishes including broths, soups, stews, and sauces.

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Cooking with Corn Products

Oryana carries several types of corn products including polenta, grits, masa harina, and cornmeal. What are the differences? Can they be used interchangeably?

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Guide to Alternative Sweeteners for Baking

The holiday baking season is almost upon us. There are plenty of sweeteners you can use instead of regular sugar. Check out some alternatives for all your baking projects…

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Cooking with Apples

Everyone loves apple pie and crisp but apples are also a delicious ingredient in savory dishes…

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Cool Change

As the days grow shorter, and the night a little chillier, it feels like a great time to light the grill (or sit by a fire) and open a bottle of wine.

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Going Coco-nuts!

Confused about the many different kinds of coconut products available? We explain which coconut milk is good for cooking.

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Owner Appreciation Days Bike Giveaway!

It’s Owner Appreciation Month and we are celebrating by giving away a brand new bike from Brick Wheels! All new and renewing owners can enter to win a fabulous new bike, now through the end of September. (Note: a man’s or child’s bike is also available to win.) Good luck! Just go to Customer Service […]

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Wine & Beer for Tailgating

It’s tailgate time! And while there’s nothing better than a cold beer on a warm day at season’s start; those warm days are fleeting, especially here in Michigan. By game four, it might be time to reach for wine. A brisk day in the 50s keeps your wine, white or red, just the right temperature. And […]

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How to Perfectly Roast a Marshmallow

The secret to toasting a marshmallow is to find a spot near glowing coals, rather than hovering your mallow over the top of the fire, where the heat is uneven, or sticking it directly in the flames, where it will scorch on the outside while remaining uncooked in the middle.  Position your mallow at least […]

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Potato Salad Galore

Everyone loves potato salad…so here are a few creative ways to make this quintessential American dish.

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