Secrets of spring rolls party learn to wrap like a pro
Megan Stuke recalls a "spring roll and sangria" gathering where she discovers the secret to restaurant quality spring rolls. Host Keri emphasizes moisture control, showing how to soften wrappers without tearing or dripping. The piece blends personal humor with practical steps for soaking rice wrappers and prepping fillings.
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Food spotlight prompts: share peppers and other ideas
A reader prompt asks what foods intimidate you and invites email responses to Sarah Henning at show love to hear what foods you'd like to know ning ljworld.com. The next feature hints at frying peppers as the upcoming food topic.
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Lemongrass basics and how to use it in cooking
Lemongrass is a grass with a citrusy fragrance used for flavoring, not eaten as a whole. Use the innermost 4 to 6 inches of pale green stalks, discard leaves, and trim ends. Citronella is a common mislabel but lemongrass yields milder flavor. citronella is better for mosquito repellent.
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