tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935292701902692762024-02-18T22:43:34.791-05:00South Jersey SwappersSwapping homegrown, homemade and foraged in NJlaurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16896498065978901289noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593529270190269276.post-52480436575410368972016-07-27T21:34:00.001-04:002016-07-27T21:35:44.042-04:00Visit Us on FacebookHello new friends! Thanks for stopping by. It's a lot to keep up with all the social media sites, so we're posting mostly on Facebook. Please like our page there or ask to be added to out event mailing list. Feel free to poke around here - all the info is still valuable!<br />
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laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16896498065978901289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593529270190269276.post-39498656446920226042014-11-04T21:05:00.001-05:002014-11-04T21:05:35.595-05:00Holiday Food Swap - December 13th in Hammonton, NJ!When: Saturday December 13th, 2014<br />
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am<br />
Where: Casciano Coffee Bar & Sweetery 212 Bellevue Ave, Hammonton, NJ 08037<br />
Price: FREE - Space is limited!<br />
How: Click on the ORANGE registration box to the right!<br />
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laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16896498065978901289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593529270190269276.post-37721855716900311262014-09-14T12:25:00.000-04:002014-09-14T12:25:39.467-04:00Fall Food Swap - October 3rd, 2014When: Friday October 3rd, 2014<br />
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm<br />
Where: Kitchen 19 Creative Culinary Center - 19 S. 2nd Street, Hammonton, NJ 08037<br />
Price $4.95 per person - Space is limited!<br />
How: Click on the ORANGE registration box to the right!<br />
<br />laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16896498065978901289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593529270190269276.post-64094216576336838082014-08-05T21:48:00.000-04:002014-08-05T21:48:16.811-04:00August 2014 SwapWhen: Saturday, August 16th<br />
Time: 10:30am-12pm<br />
Where: Southwind Vineyards - 385 Lebanon Rd. Millville, NJ<br />
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https://www.facebook.com/SouthJerseySwapperslaurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16896498065978901289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593529270190269276.post-79429899945378199272014-06-02T16:09:00.001-04:002014-06-02T16:09:44.624-04:00June 2014 Swap AnnoucementSwap Details:<div>
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Last year, our holiday swap was the best of the season. Let's shoot for the same this year!laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16896498065978901289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593529270190269276.post-84046499853946869032013-08-01T21:31:00.002-04:002013-08-01T21:31:40.499-04:00A chat with Savoring South JerseyA couple weeks back, John and Lisa from <a href="http://www.eatinginsjersey.com/">Eating in South Jersey</a> and Robin from <a href="http://www.southjerseylocavore.com/">South Jersey Locavore</a> asked me to be a guest on their new Savoring South Jersey video episodes. It was a great opportunity to talk about food swapping and I think I answered some of the more common questions first timers have about participating. Check out the video here!<br />
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laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16896498065978901289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593529270190269276.post-37133403355165851522013-07-27T17:50:00.002-04:002013-07-27T17:54:42.146-04:00{Swap Sketch} - July 2013Wow was this a good one! We had 14 swappers on a beautiful summer evening at OneFlewOverFarm in Mays Landing, NJ. <br />
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We also incorporated a potluck for the second time and it was really nice sharing a meal with everyone. <br />
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There was a good number of newbies and I really enjoyed meeting and getting to know everyone!<br />
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Here's a rundown of what was there. Forgive me if I forgot something. <br />
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<li>Fresh Basil</li>
<li>Banana Muffins</li>
<li>Blackberry Jam</li>
<li>Yellow Raspberry Jam</li>
<li>Red Raspberry Jam</li>
<li>Red Raspberry Plants</li>
<li>Organic Red Basil</li>
<li>Organic Peppermint</li>
<li>Organic Sage, Thyme</li>
<li>Organic Heirloom Yukon Gold Potatoes</li>
<li>Organic Cucumber and Squash</li>
<li>Variety of feathers</li>
<li>Organic Horse Manure</li>
<li>Frozen Organic String Beans</li>
<li>Blueberry Peppercorn Vodka</li>
<li>Fennel Vodka</li>
<li>Spice Butternut Squash Vodka</li>
<li>Fennel Pesto</li>
<li>Ciabatta Bread</li>
<li>Apple Pie Filling</li>
<li>Tomato Basil Sauce</li>
<li>Sweet Corn Salsa</li>
<li>Tomato Salsa & Homemade Tortilla Chips</li>
<li>Morning Glory Muffins</li>
<li>Rae's Royal Shortbread</li>
<li>French Macarons</li>
<li>Buckeye Ice Cream</li>
<li>Fresh Mint Ice Cream</li>
<li>Strawberry Vanilla Jam</li>
<li>Fresh Tomato Soup</li>
<li>Quinoa and Spinach Patties</li>
<li>Peach Bread</li>
<li>Pear Bread</li>
<li>Pizza Dough</li>
<li>Oatmeal Raisin Granola Bars</li>
<li>Banana Coconut Muffin Squares</li>
<li>Chocolate Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies</li>
<li>Red Velvet Whoopie Pies</li>
<li>Soft Pretzel Sticks</li>
<li>Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars</li>
<li>Dill Pickles</li>
<li>Pick-you-own Veggie Bags</li>
<li>All Natural Bug Repellent</li>
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Impressive, right?! I've already begun planning for the next one, which will be on Saturday August 31, back at OneFlewOverFarm from 10am-12pm. Registration will be posted soon. Let's do brunch!</div>
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laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16896498065978901289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593529270190269276.post-25205009852487611872013-05-03T11:42:00.002-04:002013-05-03T11:42:48.346-04:00{Swap Sketch} - April 2013It's hard to believe it's been a year since I started this food swapping thing. We've come a long way as a group, but some goals for me this next season is to try and get the word out a little more. I think what we're doing is super cool and if only more people knew about us! <br />
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Here's what we had at the last swap:<br />
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<li>Mini Cheesecakes</li>
<li>Pear Bread</li>
<li>Farm-fresh eggs</li>
<li>Mascarpone Fruit Dip</li>
<li>Handmade Greeting Cards</li>
<li>Pizza Dough</li>
<li>Strawberry Rhubarb Hungarian Shortbread</li>
<li>Canned Jersey Tomatoes</li>
<li>Chocolate Covered Bacon</li>
<li>Boyfriend Cookies</li>
<li>Chocolate Chip Banana Bread</li>
<li>Dilly Beans</li>
<li>Bread and Butter Zucchini Pickles</li>
<li>Rooted Strawberry Plants</li>
<li>Hot and Spicy Zucchini Pickles</li>
<li>Knitted Scarves</li>
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Get ready for our next meet in June. We'll be at Connie's<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/OneFlewOverFarm/145774198795358?sk=reviews"> One Flew Over Farm</a> in Mays Landing, NJ. It's very easy to get to from the AC Expressway. We'll be outside in her crop field. There's plenty of animals to see, so bring the kids!</div>
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laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16896498065978901289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593529270190269276.post-88753552351872449102013-03-12T09:04:00.003-04:002013-03-12T09:04:58.253-04:00April SwapOur next event is now live. Join us at the <a href="http://www.landismarketplace.com/">Landis Marketplace</a> in downtown Vineland, NJ on Saturday April 13th from 10am-12pm. Click over to the right to register! laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16896498065978901289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593529270190269276.post-86608754464759720552013-01-22T19:11:00.002-05:002013-01-22T19:11:40.293-05:00{Swap Sketch} - December 2012As we all are getting ready for the first swap of 2013, take a minute and pat yourself on the back making the December swap our most spectacular swap yet!<br />
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Here's a quick rundown of what goodies showed up:<br />
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<li>Knitted Scarves</li>
<li>Orange Grapfruit Marmalade</li>
<li>Coconut Almond Madeleines</li>
<li>Gingerbread Brownie Cake</li>
<li>Pumpkin Butter</li>
<li>Cheesy Quinoa</li>
<li>Sugared Cranberries</li>
<li>Herbed Butter</li>
<li>Marbled Holiday Biscotti</li>
<li>Chocolate Candy Cane Fudge</li>
<li>Neapolitan Marshmallows</li>
<li>Coasters</li>
<li>Worm Castings</li>
<li>Jerusalem Artichokes</li>
<li>Money Plant Seeds</li>
<li>Hot Buttered Yum Chex Mix</li>
<li>Romesco Sauce</li>
<li>Turkey Stock</li>
<li>Peppermint Oreo Truffles</li>
<li>Earl Grey Macarons with Biscoff</li>
<li>Pumpkin Pie Lara Bars</li>
<li>Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Cake Pops</li>
<li>Bacon Whiskey Bark</li>
<li>Andes Mint Cookies</li>
<li>Sweet and Spicy Pecans</li>
<li>Lavender Soap</li>
<li>Oat-rageous Cookies</li>
<li>Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies</li>
<li>Pumpkin Raisin Cookies</li>
<li>Pumpkin Crumb Muffins</li>
<li>Pecandies</li>
<li>Herbed Vinegars</li>
<li>Pumpkin Curry Soup</li>
<li>Onion Compote </li>
<li>Homemade Jersey Salsa</li>
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And a HUGE 'thank-you' to the<a href="http://www.landismarketplace.com/"> Landis Marketplace</a> for letting us set up shop in the middle of the market. I know I'm looking forward to going back on February 2nd to do some shopping! </div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><a href="http://sjfebruaryfoodswap.eventbrite.com/">Register here!</a></span></div>
<br />laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16896498065978901289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593529270190269276.post-21120729391290336452013-01-04T19:57:00.000-05:002013-01-04T20:00:55.807-05:00{Recipe Rewind} December: Amy's Cheesy Quinoa and Abi's Macarons<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>I hope everyone had a great holiday season full of
amazing foods - I know I did! <o:p></o:p></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Here is the recipe Amy used for her Cheesy Quinoa
Bites. She found it on Pinterest from <span style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://aroundthetableri.blogspot.com/2012/02/cheesy-quinoa-mac-cheese.html">Around the Table: Loving Food in RI & Beyond</a>.</span></i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Cheesy Quinoa</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Veggies of your choice (optional)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">good pinch of salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">a few grinds of seasoning salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2 cloves garlic, minced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2 large eggs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 cup soy milk or non-fat milk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, more for
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Toppings (optional)- salsa, hot sauce, sour cream,
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lightly sauté any veggies you
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.5in;">Preheat oven </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.5in;">to 350 F. Coat 13x9 inch dish (or 8
individual ramekins) with cooking spray. Whisk together eggs and milk in large
bowl. Fold in quinoa mixture and cheese. Stir very well and let some of the
cheese melt. Transfer to prepared baking dish and if using Panko Crumbs or
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Amy used silicone muffin cups, which released really easily for
individual portions. She found in using the traditional muffin pans, the quinoa
stuck to the bottom. Amy also increased the cheese to two cups, because
it tastes better. Thanks for sharing, Amy!</span><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Now here's Abi's recipe for her Earl Grey Macarons. The recipe came from <a href="http://buildingbuttercream.blogspot.com/2012/04/earl-grey-macarons-with-honey-rosewater.html">Building Buttercream</a>, but instead of making the honey rosewater buttercream, she used Biscoff (a speculass cookie spread) between the layers. She also added black food coloring to make the macarons look more "grey".</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Based on <a href="http://bravetart.com/recipes/Macarons" style="text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">Brave Tart's detailed recipe</a>.<i style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></i><span style="line-height: 18px;">115g almond flour* </span><span style="line-height: 18px;">4g Earl Grey tea (about 2 tea bags)</span><span style="line-height: 18px;">230g powdered sugar</span><span style="line-height: 18px;">144g egg whites (about 5 eggs worth)</span><span style="line-height: 18px;">72g sugar</span><span style="line-height: 18px;">1 tsp vanilla extract</span><span style="line-height: 18px;">½ tsp salt</span>*Blanched almonds will work as well, but you will need to grind them with the powdered sugar. <i><br /></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Preheat the oven to 300° F. You might want to invest in an </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003EDY97U/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=buildibutter-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003EDY97U" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">oven thermometer</a><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;"> to ensure your temperature is correct.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. If you'd like to ensure macarons of the same size, trace some guide circles on the parchment paper, and then flip it over (so that you don't get pen in your cookies!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">In a food processor, grind the almond flour with the Earl Grey tea leaves for about 30 seconds. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Sift the almond flour/tea and the powdered sugar together and set aside.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Combine the egg whites, sugar, and salt and mix with beaters on medium for 3 minutes. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Increase the speed to medium-high and whip another 3 minutes, then go to high and whip for another 3 minutes. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Add the vanilla and beat for one more minute on high.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Dump the dry ingredients into your meringue. Mix with a spatula. I stopped mixing my macarons at about 60 strokes with the spatula. The batter should melt back down in 20 seconds after being spooned out and dropped back in.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Transfer the batter to a piping bag with a plain tip. Holding the bag straight up, pipe batter out until you almost fill the circle you drew.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">After all the macarons have been piped out, bang the cookie sheet onto your counter top a few times to get the air bubbles out. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Let the macarons sit for an hour (this may or may not be necessary, but probably doesn't hurt, especially if you're not sure about if you've over/under-mixed). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Bake the macarons for 18 minutes (19 if you're doubling cookie sheets). </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Remove, and cool completely before peeling the macarons off of the parchment paper.</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18px;"><i>Thanks for sharing, Abi. Now, I for one am very intimidated by the whole macaron process, so I'll just hope you'll be our resident macaron swapper :)</i></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18px;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">See everyone on February 2nd!</span></i></span></div>
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<br />laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16896498065978901289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593529270190269276.post-176680269971002632012-12-06T16:08:00.000-05:002012-12-06T16:08:07.083-05:00{Swapper Spotlight} - Abi DouglassI can't quite remember exactly how Abi and became friends. We used to work together. We sat two cubicles away from each other, but never really spoke. I'd bring in baked goods. She'd bring in baked goods. Her's were always more adventurous than mine (Irish Car Bomb cupcakes, anyone?). Then one day we started emailing each other about food; restaurants, recipes, blogs to check out, Pinterest...and we've been friends ever since!<br />
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Abi has been supporting me in this new swap hobby from Day 1. She hasn't missed a swap yet. But more than just showing up to swap, she REALLY SHOWS UP, as in totally blows us all away with the quality of her items. I overheard someone say to her at our Saturday December 1st swap, "Oh you always have the best stuff!" <br />
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Now keep in mind, Abi is pregnant.<br />
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Like due-any-day-now pregnant. <br />
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And she shows up with 9 different items!<br />
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Hot buttered yum chex mix</div>
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Romesco sauce</div>
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Turkey Stock</div>
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Peppermint Oreo Truffles</div>
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Earl Grey Macarons with Biscoff</div>
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Pumpkin Pie Spice Lara Bars</div>
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Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Cake Pops</div>
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Bacon Caramel Whiskey Bark</div>
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Apple Cider Caramel Cookies</div>
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Maybe she's just nesting. Or maybe she's just.that.awesome. And that's why she's our featured swapper!<br />
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</span><i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">I attended the first swap at <a href="http://www.thesweetlifebakery.com/">The Sweet Life Bakery</a>—and I haven’t missed one since. It felt like Christmas—we had only a few swappers, so almost everything was swapped one-for-one with everyone else, which made it feel exciting and like we really “made out well”. It was very eye-opening for the following swaps, since you got the idea that we bakers and cooks certainly like to “show off” our skills and bring things that increase in complexity and creativity. It’s led to a Pinterest board specifically for me to keep tabs on ideas I have for future swaps. </span></i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Do you have any swapping specialties we can look forward to?</span><i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"></span></i></strong></span></span></span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">I made salted caramel for the first swap, and it has become a staple in our household. It’s easy and something that I like to think people enjoying getting from me. I also have made macarons a few times, and really enjoy the challenge and guesswork of bringing them, since they can be so finicky. I have not really made the same thing twice for any swap, so it’s usually a new experience each time.</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Do you have any advice for first-time swappers?</strong></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span><i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">So many times, we invite people (anyone!) to come to a swap, and they say: “oh I don’t know how to make something to swap”. That’s not true! There are so many things we make and don’t think are “swapper material”. One of my favorite things I’ve gotten was a frozen roll of sugar cookie dough that came with a cardamom-espresso “crust” to add before baking the cookies. Not too difficult, but oh, so tasty! Don’t sell yourself short and miss out on the swapping fun because you don’t think you make anything “fancy”. I brought a type of Chex® mix to the last one, for heaven’s sake. There are so many things you can make that require very little culinary talent; just a Google or Pinterest search can lead you to homemade vanilla (2 ingredients!!) and other simple-to-make DIY, swap-worthy masterpieces. Come join us!</span></i>laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16896498065978901289noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593529270190269276.post-66081769109995919202012-11-05T21:16:00.000-05:002012-11-05T21:16:07.902-05:00December (Holiday) Swap<br />
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Click on the Eventbrite button to register!laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16896498065978901289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593529270190269276.post-62035071068294433122012-10-20T09:58:00.000-04:002012-10-20T09:58:15.897-04:00Philly Food SwapEarlier this month, Abi and I ventured into Philly to participate in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PhillySwappers?fref=ts">Philly Swappers October Food Swap</a>. Tickets sold out and it was only 2 days before that I was confirmed off the wait list. I'm not sure exactly how many swappers were there, but I'm going to guess about 35? The venue was the incredible <a href="http://www.greensgrow.org/farm/index.php">Greensgrow Farm</a> - an urban farm in Kensington. I recommend everyone check them out!<br />
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We were really excited as the Philly Swappers are very well represented and have a lot of unique people who wait patiently for their events. Abi and I looked over the Eventbrite preview list of what everyone was making. I asked her what she was going to bring and she replies, "Er, humble pie?" The Philly Swappers are that good. There were things there that I had never seen before, and I finally got to try Kombucha, a sweet yet tart fermented drink with tons of health benefits.<br />
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We ended up bringing canned tomatoes, fresh pizza dough, concentrated vegetable stock, produce spray, granola, and spice rubs. The hosts, Marisa from <a href="http://www.foodinjars.com/">Food in Jars</a> and Amanda from <a href="https://twitter.com/forkspoonknife">@forkspoonknife</a>, made a few announcements of how the night would go and reminded everyone to be nice. And another important reminder, you can say no to a swap - something I need to get better at.<br />
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Sample time was insane. There were so many great items. Something to remember for next time...I need to write down who, what and where something is that I REALLY want. Because come swap time, I didn't know anyone and it was kinda hard to navigate the masses in search of name tags. Also, during the course of sampling I should have periodically looked back at my swap sheets just to get an idea of who I may be looking for come swap time. I'm so used to only having 12 or so swappers, so coming to an event this big you definitely need a game plan. <br />
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Abi and I both did really well. I went home with: Fig & Blackberry Jam, Caramel Apple Bread, Apple Cider Bread, Fall Sugar Cookies, Skeeter Pee (adult lemonade), Bacon Jam, Granola, Tomato Jam, Caramelized Spiced Pear Butter, Irish Soda Cake, Apple Jie Jam, Pumpkin Gnocchi, Caramel Spread, Cream of Zucchini Soup and more! Abi went home with a ton of goodies too.<br />
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It was nice being a real swapper, as in not being a host and worrying about everyone else. I learned so much, met some great people and look forward to future swaps with the Philly folks soon! laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16896498065978901289noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593529270190269276.post-45146726068156385232012-10-11T21:18:00.000-04:002012-10-12T08:51:46.766-04:00{Swapper Spotlight} - Stefanie ModriI'm starting a new regular post called Swapper Spotlight. After each swap I'll choose someone to feature so we can all learn a little more about each other. Our first Swapper Spotlight is with Stefanie Hawk Modri. Stefanie came to her first swap with a variety of goodies and even brought three other swappers with her!<br />
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<strong>You just attended your first swap. What’d you think?</strong><strong><br /></strong><em>I loved it! It felt like a Pinterest Party, which I just made up. Seriously, it's everything you can learn to do or make from Pinterest. There are lots of good things about the swap--there is no money exchanged, it feels like everything you come home with is bonus, you are surrounded by others who appreciate handmade and homemade items and there was no limit on what I could show up with to the swap. Well, maybe not my old bike. Overall, it was very stress-free and fun--both the prep and being there.</em><br />
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<em><br /></em><strong>How did you hear about us?</strong> <em>I read about it in one of my favorite magazines, <a href="http://southjerseyswappers.blogspot.com/2012/05/featured-in-edible-jersey-summer-2012.html">Edible Jersey</a>.</em><br />
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<strong>Do you have any swapping specialties we can look forward to?</strong><em> </em><br />
<em>I can make yogurt from soy milk or cow's milk so I'm thinking about making some next time in beautiful large Ball jars. I may make the soaps with loofah again, too. I can also make homemade German noodles called spaetzle. I can come with several bags of frozen spaetzle but swappers would need to come with a cooler because you don't want them to thaw before you are really ready to cook them.</em><br />
<em><br /></em><strong>Why do you love swapping?</strong> <br />
<em>Well, I started swapping last summer when I grew 100 lbs of butternut squash by accident. Really. I ended up trading them for eggs, peaches, vegetables and even some house cleaning services. It was one of the most fun things I had ever done and it made my summer really fun, too. I felt like the squash was my "cash crop" and I could trade it like cash. Plus, it seemed like everyone showed up with their best to offer at the swap and I liked that. </em><br />
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<em>I would recommend making something that can last in the fridge for at least 1-2 weeks or can go in the freezer. While I came home with delicious cookies and breads, I like to spread my enjoyment of my loot over a week or more. The maple pecan butter, roasted red pepper and eggplant dip and the strawberry applesauce felt very special. Bring something that is unique and made with love.</em>laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16896498065978901289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593529270190269276.post-16512461594359940582012-10-05T12:18:00.000-04:002012-10-20T09:01:03.999-04:00{Recipe Rewind} September: Kacie's Roasted Eggplant and Red Pepper Dip <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">Kacie and I met in 2002 at college in Anchorage, Alaska. Almost immediately, we became friends - there weren't too many other (cool) girls in the aviation program :) I spent a lot of time with Kacie and her family while I was in Alaska, and I'm so glad we kept in touch over the years. Now living in Las Vegas, Kacie came to visit NJ and I timed it so she could experience a food swap. </span></span><br />
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This was also the first swap in which we incorporated crafts. Although the food swapables were still the main focus, we had some neat crafty items such as wine bottle tiki torches, crocheted apple cozies, homemade modge podge, hair jewels, homemade soap and strands of paper cranes.<br />
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The food items included:<br />
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<li>Oatmeal Raisin Cookies</li>
<li>Chocolate Chip Cookies</li>
<li>Sweet Bread</li>
<li>Lara Bars (Coconut Cream and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip)</li>
<li>Maple Pecan Butter</li>
<li>Irish Soda Bread</li>
<li>Homemade Breads: Banana Chocolate Chip, Pear, and Blueberry Zucchini </li>
<li>Dried Hydrangea</li>
<li>Candied Pecans and Almonds</li>
<li>Spinach and Basil Pesto</li>
<li>Homegrown produce</li>
<li>Farm-fresh eggs</li>
<li>Pollinator Garden Plants</li>
<li>Oil-free salad dressing</li>
<li>Flax Snax</li>
<li>Granola</li>
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And a really neat idea from April, a first-time swapper, who featured the "Seasons of Swapping". April brought Low Sugar Strawberry Applesauce (Summer), Homemade Play Dough (Spring), Pumpkin Bread (Fall) and Peppermint Bark (my fav! Winter).<br />
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I know we had a lot of new swappers this past time. And maybe it's my fault for not doing a better job of explaining how the swap works, BUT I need everyone to abide by the 1-for-1 rule. This saves everyone a lot of hassle and awkward moments. Remember this - if you write your name down for an item, it means you are comfortable taking that one item (given it's size and portion) for your one item. There shouldn't be any signing up for and then negotiating later. Thank you :)</div>
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The next event will be spaced out a little more. I have a feeling our events were too frequent for some to attend every one. I'm looking at the first weekend in December. There's a poll on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SouthJerseySwappers">Facebook</a> to vote for the day/time. Head over there and let me know what works best for you!</div>
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laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16896498065978901289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593529270190269276.post-195696157972073002012-10-03T11:32:00.003-04:002012-10-20T09:01:40.545-04:00{Recipe Rewind} August: Kate's Chocolate Chia Seed PuddingBetter late than never, right! Here's Kate's recipe for her Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding. BUT, according her she totally winged it - no recipe used! Now we're really impressed. But she provided me with one that looks similar. <br />
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If you're wondering what chia seeds are, here's the scoop. They are tiny bean-shaped seeds, black and white in color. When they absorb liquids they become very gelatinous and take on the flavor of whatever they're in. The health benefits are why these little gems are getting so much attention lately. They are packed with Omega-3 oils and anti-oxidants, are one of nature's highest plant-based sources of protein, contain lots of soluble fiber and keep you fuller longer! So what are you waiting for? Make the pudding already!<br />
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1 1/2 c coconut milk<br />
4 T maple syrup or honey<br />
2 T cocoa powder<br />
1 T vanilla<br />
1/2 t almond extract (optional)<br />
1/3 c chia seeds<br />
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Whisk coconut milk, syrup/honey, cocoa powder and extracts until smooth. Stir in chia seeds. Divide mixture between 4 glasses. Let sit at room temperature for 2 hours. Serve or cover tightly and refrigerate. Serves 4. <br />
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(Recipe from<a href="http://deliciouslyorganic.net/chia-seed-pudding-recipe/#s.ab2kpysgiayaa"> Deliciously Organic</a>)<br />
<br />laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16896498065978901289noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593529270190269276.post-70073170707710500662012-08-24T10:25:00.002-04:002012-10-20T09:01:54.961-04:00{Swap Sketch} - August 2012We didn't have as many swappers, only 9 this time (maybe due to the mid-week scheduling?), but that didn't stop us from sharing some really great treats.<br />
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<li>Jalapeno Cornbread Mini Loaves</li>
<li>Jalapeno Jelly</li>
<li>Bags of fresh produce</li>
<li>Farm-fresh eggs</li>
<li>Sunday Morning Birdseed Pancake Mix</li>
<li>Dark Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding</li>
<li>Jersey Tomato Cake</li>
<li>Chocolate Cherry Pound Cake</li>
<li>Raisinette Pecan Cookies</li>
<li>Souper Veggie Stock</li>
<li>Fresh NJ Chunky Salsa</li>
<li>Sweet Thai Chili Sauce</li>
<li>Rhubarb Boozy</li>
<li>Homemade Lara Bars (3 varieties)</li>
<li>Rustic Spice Rubs</li>
<li>Produce Cleaner</li>
<li>Vanilla Bean Marshmallows</li>
<li>Tomato Magnets</li>
<li>Sun-Dried Tomatoes</li>
<li>Tomato Basil Flax Snacks</li>
<li>Fresh Flowers</li>
<li>Fresh Herbs</li>
<li>and, tons of fresh produce!</li>
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And let's not forget Connie's Watermelon Keg!</div>
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Check out the South Jersey Swappers <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SouthJerseySwappers?ref=hl">Facebook page</a> for more photos!<br />
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Our next event will be Friday September 21st, 7-9PM, at the Bellview Winery (outside and kid-friendly).laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16896498065978901289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593529270190269276.post-69309620342810944512012-08-03T06:45:00.000-04:002012-08-03T06:45:28.793-04:00Some media and blogger loveI did an interview for The Daily Journal of Vineland awhile back, and it finally made last Wednesday's paper. Click <a href="http://www.thedailyjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012307250010#">here</a> to read the article. And keep in mind, Amy is Jennifer and Jennifer is Amy :)<br />
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Also, Jennifer of the blog <a href="http://downhomesouthjersey.com/">Down Home South Jersey</a> featured me on her reader spotlight. I had a great time answering Jennifer's questions, and she did a fantastic job writing. Click <a href="http://downhomesouthjersey.com/2012/08/01/spotlight-on-lauren-vitagliano-of-south-jersey-swappers/">here</a> to check that out.<br />
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I'm going to start doing a Swapper Profile piece where we'll feature a new swapper each event and get to know them (and their goodies) a little better.<br />
<br />laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16896498065978901289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593529270190269276.post-85169979832976333682012-07-20T14:27:00.001-04:002012-10-20T09:00:35.505-04:00{Swap Sketch} - June 2012First, let me apologize for the tardiness of this post - it's long overdue. I'm just getting into the swing of normalcy after a rough month. Anyway, our second swap was 15 participants strong, and was a huge success!<br />
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Thank you to the <a href="http://www.bellviewwinery.com/">Bellview Winery</a> for volunteering their space and time and wine tastings too! I had originally hoped we'd be outside amongst the vines, but it was 120 degrees that night. Go figure. Maybe next time... <br />
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I really think each swap is going to be better than the one before it. Again, I was blown away by the level of professionalism, effort and craft that went into each item. I'm going to attempt to list what we had, but I know I'm missing some. I actually thought I'd be able to remember everything. I will do a better job next time and take notes!<br />
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Key lime curd, coconut banana bread, pretzel bread, soft pretzels with honey mustard, blueberry pie filling, cherry pie filling, salsa verdi, chocolate cherry sea salt cookies, cardamom slice and bake cookies, farm-fresh eggs, zucchini bread, banana bread, blueberry lemon jam, pina colada jam, mojito marmalade, basil-watermelon liqueur, granola, homegrown zucchini/cucumbers/garlic/fresh herbs/cabbage/pickling cucumbers, peach and peach pepper jam, dried oregano, homegrown mint tea, petite blueberry pies, peach mango jam, edible flowers with mache and radish 'shrooms, organic raw cinnamon flax applesauce, coleslaw, homemade wine, kale chips, coffee body scrub, peach BBQ sauce, homemade Kahlua, lemon poppy seed loaves, strawberry lemonade concentrate, wet walnuts, homemade hot fudge sauce, blueberry sauce, and MUCH MORE!</div>
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<strong><em>Where: Bellview Winery</em></strong><br />
<strong><em>When: August 7th, 7-9PM</em></strong><br />
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laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16896498065978901289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593529270190269276.post-18152420657283040922012-07-15T22:26:00.000-04:002012-10-20T09:02:12.448-04:00{Recipe Rewind} June: One Flew Over Farm's Kale Chips and Amy's Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "lucida grande", tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;">Like I've already said, I never imagined these would be so good. These chips were addicting. Thank you, Connie for a super-cool snack I can feel good about eating. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "lucida grande", tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">1. Tear fresh, clean, spun/patted dry kale from stems and any thicker veins into small but not tiny pieces. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "lucida grande", tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">2. Drizzle good quality olive oil onto a sheet pan, then grind on (or use flaked) sea salt and/or the seasoning(s) of your choice. (Connie used Bragg's Organic Nutritional Yeast)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "lucida grande", tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">3. Rub handfuls of the kale into the seasoned oil and then spread them out, flattening them a bit without overlapping, onto the pan.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "lucida grande", tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">4. Set oven to 325, which should crisp the chips in about 10 minutes. Watch closely, though. If they burn, they're nasty :(</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "lucida grande", tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">5. Store in a brown bag and just recrisp in the oven if they soften in this humidity.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma;">Also featured is Amy's Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate. This was so refreshing! Thanks for sharing!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma;">6 cups strawberries, cleaned and hulled</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma;">4 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma;">6 cups sugar</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma;">1. In a food processor, blender or bullet, puree strawberries in batches.</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma;">2. Transfer strawberry puree to a stainless steel saucepan over medium-high heat. DO NOT BOIL. Add lemon juice and sugar and stir to combine. </span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma;">3. Using a thermometer, heat to 190 degrees F, stirring occasionally. Because this recipe has sugar it will get to temperature rather quickly so keep your eye on the thermometer. Remove from heat. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma;">4. Ladle mixture into jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rim, add hot lids and tighten rings just finger tight. Process in water bath canner at a boil for 15 minutes.</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma;">5. To reconstitute, mix one part concentrate with one part water, tonic water or ginger ale. Adjust concentrate to suit your tastes. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma;">Makes 6-8 pints or 3 quarts. If you do not want to process the jars, you can freeze the concentrate in 1-2 cup portions.</span>laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16896498065978901289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593529270190269276.post-33808189184647216262012-06-29T10:00:00.000-04:002012-06-29T10:00:47.733-04:00SJS Featured in The Press of Atlantic City<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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