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Ohio Valley Greenmarket 2013 local food and sustainability event

Great local food events.

Cincinnati local food fans should mark their calendars for two upcoming local food events.

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salted buttered nuts recipe | writes4food.com

The Clara Project: buttered nuts.

This simple recipe from The Clara Project is an entertaining essential: homemade cocktail nuts roasted in butter and sea salt.

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easy pasta recipe with potatoes and pesto | writes4food.com

Pasta with potatoes, beans and pesto.

This easy pasta recipe is delicious and a little unexpected, with potatoes, fresh summer green beans and flavorful pesto.

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Eating locally abroad: Cooking in Italy.

A recent trip to Tuscany has inspired simple recipes and dishes made with the most basic fresh ingredients. See more Italian-inspired cooking ideas.

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Homemade Powdered Sugar Donut Recipe | writes4food.com

The Clara Project: classic homemade doughnut recipe.

Here’s something you’ll want to try for the weekend: delicious homemade donuts. Don’t be put off by the deep-frying; it’s quite easy and well worth it.

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easy food-processor gazpacho | writes4food.com

Easy summer tomato gazpacho.

Just recently, I tasted the first perfect tomato of the summer: fully ripe and flavorful. Which means it’s time for this easy gazpacho soup recipe.

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old fashioned coffee cake recipe | writes4food.com

The Clara Project: breakfast bread (aka coffee cake).

This super-easy quick bread recipe is perfect for breakfast alongside a cup of coffee. It’s excellent for family or weekend company.

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Grandmother's coconut cream pie recipe | writes4food.com

Grandmother’s toasted coconut cream pie.

My Grandmother Ruth was known for her excellent pies, including this easy coconut cream pie with toasted coconut on top. You’ll love this classic recipe.

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The Clara Project: Kind words.

After the Cincinnati Enquirer and other national online media shared the story of The Clara Project recently, lots of kind comments came in.

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