Comforted by Noodles and Ramen Moments Across Cultures
A Chicago Tribune piece by JeanMarie Brownson reflects on comforting noodles from childhood memories to ramen culture. It traces ramen's history from Chinese egg noodles in meat broth to a global, customizable dish with rich broths and toppings.
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Slow Cooker Roasted Broth From Chicken Wings and Pork
Roasted wings and pork neck bones are simmered to rich broth. Include kombu water or plain water, scallions, dried shiitake, sake, and spices then slow cook eight hours. Strain and refrigerate up to a week or freeze for months. Shortcut broth uses miso ginger mirin and soy in ten minutes.
Siblings differ yet stick together in family stories
A personal reflection on six siblings with contrasting personalities living under one roof. The piece blends family dynamics with two homemade meals, a daughter abroad and a son on the way back, then shares a Time Life lasagna recipe with steps and ingredients.
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