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Grilling Tips Series Part 2:  Cleaning --  It's a dirty job, but your grill needs cleaning, and it's really not hard to do.  Click here to see just how easy it is.

What's a dry rub? -- Most folks always confuse a rub with a marinade or cure.  Click here to find out what a dry rub is, and why it is essential for cooking, particularly barbecuing. 



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Chef Lauren Von Der Pool, Vegan/Raw Food Cuisine Expert
Special Exotic Fruit Series Part 4:  Passion Fruit -- This tropical fruit is rich in vitamins A and C.  It comes in deep purple and yellow.  You'll know it's ripe when the tough skin wrinkles.  Just cut the fruit in half then scoop out the sweet and sour yellow pulp and edible seeds.  Throw away the bitter-tasting skin.  I usually strain the seeds out of the pulp and use the leftover nectar as a honey substitute.                 
                    
                 
                                     Purple Passion Fruit                Yellow Passion Fruit
                                 Courtesy:  geishaboy500
                    
Learn more about Von Der Pool's exotic vegan and raw food cuisine at vonderpoolgourmet.com. 



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Von Der Pool is scheduled to do a raw food demo at the Olney Farmers and Artist Market.  The chef is pictured on the left during her recent market appearance.

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