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Mary Ann EbnerColumnist

Ebner is a food columnist and freelance journalist.

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Cook On: Chowder for the Wolf

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner October 11, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Surprise bounty? Here’s a plan.

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Cook On: Apple Soup Sendoff

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner September 20, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

The perfect excuse to visit an orchard

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Cook On: Peppered Corn Meal

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner August 30, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Pass the platter and hope that it comes back

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Cook On: Flavors and Flair

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner August 9, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Empanadas finished with Pisco Sour

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Cook On: Eat Your Chickpeas

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner July 13, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Create a savory salad packed with protein power

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Cook On: Peasant Panzanella

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner June 21, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A rustic salad made with day-old bread

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Cook On: Can You Handle the Heat?

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner May 31, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Preparing “the Korean mac and cheese”

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Cook On: Confined Confection

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner May 3, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A little butter helps prevents nipping — in dogs and humans

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Cook On: Shared Luck

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner April 12, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Preparing for a potluck

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Cook On: World Market

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner March 15, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

1 part chaos, 2 parts calm

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Cook On: Choose Your Filling

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner February 22, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

1 part chaos, 2 parts calm

Posted inFood

Cook On: Wrap and Roll

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner January 25, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Spring rolls signal renewal

Posted inFood

Cook On: Companion Crops

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner December 28, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Root crops call for little else save a toss or two during roasting

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Cook On: Too Good to Toss

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner November 25, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Creative solutions for those Thanksgiving leftovers

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From Shirts to Souls

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner November 13, 2016November 11, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring dry cleaner sells business, founds church

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Day Trip: The Age of Washington

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner November 5, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Commander made vital decisions at Newburgh home

Posted inFood

Cook On: All-Purpose Pasta

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner November 2, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

1 part chaos, 2 parts calm

Posted inFood

Cook On: Chocolate Reserve

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner October 5, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Alps Sweet Shop, and a cake that always pleases

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Walk, Don’t Run

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner September 27, 2016August 4, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Club promotes “non-competitive” sports

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Cook On: Hearty Flowers

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner September 7, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

1 part chaos, 2 parts calm

Posted inArts & Leisure

Day Trip: Stony Point Battlefield

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner August 22, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Site known for bayonet attack on British

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Cook On: Salty Twist

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner August 10, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

1 part chaos, 2 parts calm

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Cook On: Fish Taco Fill-up

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1 part chaos, 2 parts calm

Posted inFood

Cook On: Fresh from Bulgaria

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner June 15, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Houseguests who cook are always welcome to return

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Cook On: Pickle Relishing

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner May 18, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Pickling goes well beyond cucumbers

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