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Biting into a Charleston Chew

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While visiting historic Charleston, South Carolina, I picked up a Charleston Chew, a candy bar I assumed had a connection to the city.

Wrong. The treat was launched by the Fox-Cross Candy Company in 1922, during the popular dance craze – the Charleston. I imagine the makers realized the bars force one’s jaw to do a little jig.

Nabisco purchased rights in 1980 and Tootsie added the Chew to their line in 1993. Five years later, they created Charleston Mini Chews, bite-size servings resembling Milk Duds.

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A Cabbage Casserole for St. Patrick’s Day

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My son Steve celebrates his birthday along with the Irish—on St. Patrick’s Day. Here is recipe from my files; one I used to serve at his family party when he was a wee lad. You can make the dish a day ahead and refrigerate overnight.

Because daughter Laura adores pigs and won’t eat any pork products, I no longer make this recipe. I respect her passion, but admit, I’m craving a bite. I hope you make this casserole and enjoy.

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Café du Monde: A New Orleans Restaurant Review

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A painting in the shop reads, “It was an ordinary day until…I had coffee with Jesus at The Café de Monde.”

Every year my husband and I attend New Orleans Mardi Gras and the one place I absolutely must visit is Café du Monde. Then, my day becomes extraordinary, as I indulge on beignets and café au lait at the original French Market coffee stand.

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