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Sunday, September 13, 2026

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The Hot Rolls That Never Made It to the Oven

Derrick Dennard Davenport · September 11, 2026

Where I Was on September 11I joined the Navy on October 12, 2000. That same morning, the USS Cole was bombed in Yemen. Sailors had gathered on the mess decks for chow when the explosion tore through the galley, killing seventeen crew members, including Culinary Specialists at their stations. I watched the news break on a waiting-room television while I sat with a group of strangers waiting to be bused to Great Lakes to become Sailors.We had...

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Caprese Salad

A deliciously easy salad made with summer tomatoes, soft mozzarella cheese and fresh pesto.

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How to Separate Eggs

There are many recipes in cooking or baking that require only an egg yolk or an egg white. This quick culinary tip video will show you two easy ways to achieve separate the two.

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