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COOKING DELICIOUS MEALSWe all like to go out and try the latest de- licious foods from our favorite chefs... it’s one of the highest forms of indulgence... sitting in good company, being served a delicious meal and combining it with the latest beverage trends or selections... but the alternative, cooking at home, conjuring Julia Childs and Paul Bocuse, is much more rewarding. One of the most lovingly compiled cookbooks on the mar- ket is “FRESH TASTES, From A Well-Sea- soned Kitchen” by Lee Clayton Roper, an award-winning cookbook author, cooking instructor, public speaker and TV person- ality. Her rst book, "A Well-Seasoned Kitchen," received numerous rave reviews. The author’s personal anecdotes and comments will make you feel as if you are a part of her family. “Fresh Tastes” in- cludes a section on vegetarian dishes and countless innovative cooking ideas such as the Brandied Sweet Potato Sou é, the Tomato Shortbread With Olive Tapenade"FRESH TASTES, FROM A WELL SEASONED KITCHEN” by Lee Clayton Roperand a modern take classic favorites such as the Roasted Root Vegetable Pot Pie. To learn more about Lee and nd more recipes, visit www.SeasonedKitchen.com.BUY ORGANIC FOODThe Environmental Working Group, short EWG, a nonpro t organization “dedicat- ed to protecting human health and the environment” presents “breakthrough re- search and education, [to] ... drive con- sumer choice and civic action.”EWG analyzed pesticide residue testing data from the U.S. Department of Ag- riculture and Food and Drug Adminis- tration to come up with pesticide rank- ings for popular fresh produce items. Based on these ndings it is highly recommended to opt for organic pro- duce, especially for the items that are list- ed as dirty dozen. A list of "the clean 15" and "dirty dozen" produce items can be found on the next page.www.PanamaCityLiving.com • March - April 2018 • 47