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05/05/2013 03:27 PM

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May is Salad Month! Aparagus Salad with Basil Honey Vinaigrette

Did you know that today is not only Cinco de Mayo, but it is also Cartoonist Day, Childhood Stroke Awareness Day, Oyster Day and Chocolate Custard Day? Tomorrow is National Crepe Suzette Day, Nurse’s Day, No Diet Day and No … Continue reading →

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03/25/2013 11:08 AM

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Energy Bars

I’m not sure that any of us really need any more energy, in the sense of calories, in our lives! The calorie is easy to find around these parts, but it is nice to have a treat now and then. … Continue reading →

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01/07/2013 07:06 PM

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Green Smoothies

Wow, I’ve come a long way since I began this food blog! I started it with the idea that I would review restaurants from the “vegetarian perspective,” but that was frustrating, so I decided to start posting recipes. That was really fun, but after cooking and eating lots of rich food, I realized I couldn’t [...]

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07/19/2012 05:10 PM

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Plum Galette

Do you ever wonder what happened to good old-fashioned pie? Do you occasionally crave it, then find the slice that sits in front of you to be woefully inadequate? What happened to that thick slice of pie chock full of fresh fruit with a richly flavored, not-too-dry yet flaky crust? I sometimes dream of that [...]

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06/03/2012 02:07 PM

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Linden Hills Farmers Market

It’s a happy day in Linden Hills! I don’t know about you, but walking over to the new market today felt like going home after a long absence. Some of us miss the co-op as it used to be, and now, to take its place is one of the best markets I’ve seen in Minneapolis. [...]

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04/01/2012 11:32 AM

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Frozen Organic Strawberries

Rumor has it there is a bumper crop of strawberries coming out of Florida lately, so prices are running a little lower than last year. Bad news for the farmers – great news for those of us crazy for smoothies! The warm weather has also reportedly upped the sugar content making the berries sweeter than [...]

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04/01/2012 11:32 AM

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Frozen Organic Strawberries

Rumor has it there is a bumper crop of strawberries coming out of Florida lately, so prices are running a little lower than last year. Bad news for the farmers – great news for those of us crazy for smoothies! The warm weather has also reportedly upped the sugar content making the berries sweeter than [...]

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12/04/2011 08:54 PM

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Sprouted Wheat Pizza Dough

Winter came to Minnesota yesterday and as the seasons have changed, so has my pizza dough recipe. Some of the renovations included a gradual increase in the ratio of whole wheat to white flour, I moved to warm water and regular yeast and now only let the dough rise once. You can check out my [...]

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12/04/2011 08:54 PM

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Sprouted Wheat Pizza Dough

Winter came to Minnesota yesterday and as the seasons have changed, so has my pizza dough recipe. Some of the renovations included a gradual increase in the ratio of whole wheat to white flour, I moved to warm water and regular yeast and now only let the dough rise once. You can check out my [...]

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11/06/2011 10:54 AM

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Honey Balsamic Dressing

This is the salad dressing we serve on arugula to top the pizzas. It’s is a crowd pleaser. It’s a great all-purpose dressing that tastes great with any green, can be used on sandwiches or as a bread dip for appetizers. I make this in a large bottle and store it in the pantry – [...]

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11/06/2011 10:54 AM

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Honey Balsamic Dressing

This is the salad dressing we serve on arugula to top the pizzas. It’s is a crowd pleaser. It’s a great all-purpose dressing that tastes great with any green, can be used on sandwiches or as a bread dip for appetizers. I make this in a large bottle and store it in the pantry – [...]

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10/29/2011 02:10 PM

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Mango Banana Pear Smoothie

Nothing like a little taste of the tropics on a frosty fall morning in Minnesota! A friend of mine started juicing and making smoothies a few weeks ago and made an interesting comment. She said, “It’s like this stuff just wants to burn fat!” So true and so amazing. All the enzyme action of the [...]

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10/29/2011 02:10 PM

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Mango Banana Pear Smoothie

Nothing like a little taste of the tropics on a frosty fall morning in Minnesota! A friend of mine started juicing and making smoothies a few weeks ago and made an interesting comment. She said, “It’s like this stuff just wants to burn fat!” So true and so amazing. All the enzyme action of the [...]

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10/24/2011 08:43 PM

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Sunrise Over Miami

Cheezy title, I know, but the grapefruit made me think of Florida, so there you have it! This is a beautiful silken juice that will definitely brighten your day! The grapefruit flavor comes through strong and the apple and carrot give it a nice sweetness. Look at all that vitamin A and C! Simply prep [...]

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10/24/2011 08:43 PM

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Sunrise Over Miami

Cheezy title, I know, but the grapefruit made me think of Florida, so there you have it! This is a beautiful silken juice that will definitely brighten your day! The grapefruit flavor comes through strong and the apple and carrot give it a nice sweetness. Look at all that vitamin A and C! Simply prep [...]

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10/22/2011 10:20 AM

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Green Juice For Life

This was breakfast. Not breakfast for six people – breakfast for two. Can you imagine the workout trying to eat all this veg in one sitting? It’s a daunting task to think about, but not if you’re a juicer. I juiced this lovely bowl of veg this morning for breakfast and with that was able [...]

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10/22/2011 10:20 AM

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Green Juice For Life

This was breakfast. Not breakfast for six people – breakfast for two. Can you imagine the workout trying to eat all this veg in one sitting? It’s a daunting task to think about, but not if you’re a juicer. I juiced this lovely bowl of veg this morning for breakfast and with that was able [...]

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10/09/2011 07:19 PM

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Honey Brittle Nut Bars

These bad boys fall into the dessert category for me, so I wouldn’t normally encourage anyone to have such treats around the house, but my dad’s honey is just the most amazing thing, so I wanted to come up with a way to really highlight its sweetness. In an effort the last few months to [...]

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10/09/2011 07:19 PM

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Honey Brittle Nut Bars

These bad boys fall into the dessert category for me, so I wouldn’t normally encourage anyone to have such treats around the house, but my dad’s honey is just the most amazing thing, and I wanted to come up with a way to really highlight its sweetness. In an effort the last few months to [...]

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07/05/2011 02:54 PM

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Rhubarb Sorbet with Garden Herbs

Here’s the local beat in Minnesota right now: mint busting out of its pots and rhubarb galore! Why not have a tart little midsummer cool-down treat. Ingredients: 4 cups rhubarb, very thinly sliced 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 3 large sprigs mint 1 sprig oregano 1 Tbs. triple sec 1 Tbs. Grenadine Syrup Directions: [...]

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07/05/2011 02:54 PM

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Rhubarb Sorbet with Garden Herbs

Here’s the local beat in Minnesota right now: mint busting out of its pots and rhubarb galore! Why not have a tart little midsummer cool-down treat. Ingredients: 4 cups rhubarb, very thinly sliced 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 3 large sprigs mint 1 sprig oregano 1 Tbs. triple sec 1 Tbs. Grenadine Syrup Directions: [...]

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06/30/2011 09:29 PM

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Sesame Slaw with Golden Beets and Kale

The only way to get my son to run errands with me is to bribe him. As you can imagine, this can sometimes be costly and frustrating! But getting him to the coop is easy and free…all I need to do is remind him of the samples! He usually lingers by my side in the [...]

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06/30/2011 09:29 PM

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Sesame Slaw with Golden Beets and Kale

The only way to get my son to run errands with me is to bribe him. As you can imagine, this can sometimes be costly and frustrating! But getting him to the coop is easy and free…all I need to do is remind him of the samples! He usually lingers by my side in the [...]

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01/18/2011 11:19 PM

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Cold Winter Curry

Oh, the flavors! Oh, the warmth! Oh, the kale! I can’t get enough of the stuff! I’ve consumed four large bunches and another of swiss chard this week – almost entirely on my own! Once I started eating it, I couldn’t get enough! The same happened with beets, and I think sweet potatoes must be [...]

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01/18/2011 11:19 PM

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Cold Winter Curry

Oh, the flavors! Oh, the warmth! Oh, the kale! I can’t get enough of the stuff! I’ve consumed four large bunches and another of swiss chard this week – almost entirely on my own! Once I started eating it, I couldn’t get enough! The same happened with beets, and I think sweet potatoes must be [...]

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01/17/2011 07:42 PM

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Plantain Soup

It’s the time of year that my mind wanders off to Honduras, Ecuador and Mexico. I dream of warm weather, tropical foliage and platanos! Platanos are particularly important in the diet of Coastal Ecuadorians, and I don’t believe I ever had a meal that did not include them in some form. They usually eat the [...]

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01/17/2011 07:42 PM

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Plantain Soup

It’s the time of year that my mind wanders off to Honduras, Ecuador and Mexico. I dream of warm weather, tropical foliage and platanos! Platanos are particularly important in the diet of Coastal Ecuadorians, and I don’t believe I ever had a meal that did not include them in some form. They usually eat the [...]

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01/15/2011 03:54 PM

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Vitamin Supplement Number Two – Beety Tweety Bird Nests

Last week when I went for groceries, the goal was to make the cart look like a CSA box. Midwinter legumes, grains and soups have been great, but this time of year you may feel your body craves the vitamins from more rainbow-colored foods. At the grocery two things particularly caught my attention: beets and [...]

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01/15/2011 03:54 PM

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Vitamin Supplement Number Two – Beety Tweety Bird Nests

Last week when I went for groceries, the goal was to make the cart look like a CSA box. Midwinter legumes, grains and soups have been great, but this time of year you may feel your body craves the vitamins from more rainbow-colored foods. At the grocery two things particularly caught my attention: beets and [...]

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01/09/2011 04:40 PM

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Vitamin Supplement Number One – Beet, Sweet and Kale Soup

Enough of the death dirge already! I hear you. A few of my “fans” have been concerned that the black shroud and “Mock Chicken” was a sign of death to the blog. Perhaps I was one of those bloggers not quite willing to come right out and wrap it up, you thought. Truth be told, [...]

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01/09/2011 04:40 PM

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Vitamin Supplement Number One – Beet, Sweet and Kale Soup

Enough of the death dirge already! I hear you. A few of my “fans” have been concerned that the black shroud and “Mock Chicken” was a sign of death to the blog. Perhaps I was one of those bloggers not quite willing to come right out and wrap it up, you thought. Truth be told, [...]

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11/15/2010 03:22 PM

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Mock Chicken

I’ve often wondered how mock duck was made. I knew what it was – wheat gluten – but never knew what the process involved. I finally decided to do a little research only to realize that mock duck is basically a dumpling. It’s also very easy to make. I found a recipe on a site [...]

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11/15/2010 03:22 PM

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Mock Chicken

I’ve often wondered how mock duck was made. I knew what it was – wheat gluten – but never knew what the process involved. I finally decided to do a little research only to realize that mock duck is basically a dumpling. It’s also very easy to make. I found a recipe on a site [...]

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11/07/2010 03:28 PM

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Brussel Sprout Sweet Potato Stuffing

My aunt Susy makes the best stuffing in the world! Even as a kid I loved the big chunks of whole wheat, bits of sage and crispy edges. Every time I celebrate one of the holidays with her I insist she make it, and often eat not much more than the stuffing. The other holiday [...]

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11/07/2010 03:28 PM

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Brussel Sprout Sweet Potato Stuffing

My aunt Susy makes the best stuffing in the world! Even as a kid I loved the big chunks of whole wheat, bits of sage and crispy edges. Every time I celebrate one of the holidays with her I insist she make it, and often eat not much more than the stuffing. The other holiday [...]

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10/31/2010 02:22 PM

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Garam Masala Vegan Dip

Living the vegan lifestyle is a concept that I both accept and deny. I love vegetables and cannot imagine eating animal flesh, yet when in comes to the satisfying creaminess of cheese, ice cream and other dairy products, the thought of giving them up, causes my head to involuntarily shake out a most-emphatic, “NO!” I’ve [...]

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10/10/2010 06:27 PM

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Green Pizza Toppings

Not your average pizza topping is it? But, it’s become my signature. Every week our pizzas sport a concoction of caramelized onion, olive oil, greens and garlic. I figure, there’s just not enough green in the world, so any chance to pair it in an uncommon way, and I will. We also serve a simple [...]

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09/28/2010 07:41 AM

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A New Cook

I’m out on a limb here. I’ve moved into unfamiliar territory and I feel like a novice. With a pizza oven in the backyard, I think I should be some pro, or something, but I have a lot to learn. Fortunately I found a great pizza crust recipe to work with, but I didn’t know [...]

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09/19/2010 08:21 PM

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A Pizza Oven Born

Jeff has been working on building a backyard pizza oven all summer, and it is finally ready for a test run! There is still lots of work to do to make it beautiful, but it is functional, so we decided to give it a GO! After an entire summer of digging dirt, building forms and [...]

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08/24/2010 10:23 AM

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Corn Salsa – Super Fresh and Fast

Are you tired of fresh corn on the cob? Turn it into a fresh, spicy burrito garnish! If you eat at Chipotle as much as our family, then you will love this recipe when staying in for burritos. When a kid loves something from a restaurant they usually won’t have anything to do with a [...]

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08/17/2010 07:40 AM

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Llapingachos – Cheese Stuffed Potato Patties

Potatoes? I have a love hate relationship with potatoes. They are starch, carbohydrate, heavy, and can be dry. They are time-consuming to cook and often need so much added “stuff” to make them palatable. Jeff loves potatoes – especially french fries, but it’s not really the potato he loves. They’re just a “vehicle for ketchup!” [...]

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08/14/2010 09:38 AM

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Zucchini Salad

I’ve been staring at zucchini in the crisper drawer for days – and of course, it multiplied. I don’t know how it does that. One minute you have three little demure zucchini hanging out in the fridge, then suddenly there are eight, they are huge and they are staring back at you! There must be [...]

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07/27/2010 08:02 AM

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Vindaloo Roasted Potatoes and Cauliflower

When Jeff tried this dish, he said, “Mmm, tastes like candy.” The Vindaloo I used comes from Penzeys, and it is a spice mixture made with coriander, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, mustard, hot peppers, cardamom, turmeric and cloves. Any curry powder roasted with veggies would taste great, but I particularly enjoy the cinnamon in this version. [...]

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07/25/2010 11:03 AM

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Sweet and Sour Slaw with Wilted Kale

I’ve really been moving towards simple lately; cleaning out the basement, organizing cabinets, and sending excess stuff off to the thrift store. It’s such a liberating feeling for me to see a basement storage shelf empty, old things out with no new to replace, and clean uncluttered lines as I look around the house. The [...]

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07/19/2010 07:47 PM

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GIANT Kohlrabi

Our CSA box was the lucky winner this week of the great Minnesota Pineapple! I don’t usually photograph while I’m cooking, but as I began to cut this baby, I knew it needed a “before” picture to truly appreciate whatever the “after” would be. The after remained a mystery – what would I do with [...]

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07/18/2010 09:09 PM

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Summer Potato Soup

This is another kid-friendly soup that makes mama happy with all kinds of “goodness” hidden inside. This pureed number sports new potatoes, onions, garlic, zucchini and carrots that all help to nourish the body: low-fat, high protein, high fiber, vitamin packed. But who cares about all that after a week of trips to the old-fashioned [...]

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07/13/2010 01:25 PM

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Snap Pea Chutney

All cooks have a signature style. More often than not, mine is heavily dependent on the food processor, and involves creating slathers, spreads and dips. All cooks who are bloggers have a signature style, too. Our photos begin to look alike, the reader recognizes dishware, a preferred backdrop and lighting tendencies, but more importantly, the [...]

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07/05/2010 08:33 PM

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Strawberry Vinaigrette

One of the sweetest treats delivered by our CSA this summer – diminutive, fresh and utterly perfect – strawberries! With a box full of veggies screaming “Chop Salad!” the strawberries seemed the perfect match to the fresh crispness of the greens.This could be the “red” part of your Fourth of July weekend! Strawberry Vinaigrette 2 [...]

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07/01/2010 07:10 PM

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Baked (or not) Veggie Dip

Effortlessness is taken for granted. In the skills we have, we forget how it came to be that we do them effortless-ly. We forget that first we loved something and wanted to do it all the time, and then repeatedly put ourselves into a position where continued practice became a part of life. Cooking is [...]

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06/28/2010 11:23 AM

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Mint Mock Duck Soba Salad

When husbands complete chores on the “Honey Do List,” it’s so satisfying to thank them with their favorite foods. In preparation for a backyard pizza oven, we are also working to reshape the backyard gardens, but the ground had become so hard-packed, it was very difficult for me to dig. I needed the leverage of [...]

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