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Kim Paymaster was a tad stressed over the Fourth of July weekend. She had family with small children staying over, her water heater was broken, and the local city pool was closed, so her daughter and ...

Thus, Gran’s Spice was born: an ode to ancient family recipes, homemade spice blends and love-filled cooking. For decades now, Dadi has not only cooked every meal for her family but she has also done ...