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03/22/2013 01:01 PM

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Happy Spring!

Happy Spring! Blessed Ostara/Eostre! Happy Easter! It has been such a long time since I posted anything. I do apologize and I promise that I have a good reason, but I am keeping it close for the moment. Even though we have about a foot of snow on the ground [...]

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12/07/2012 02:45 PM

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Holiday Baking Series: Gluten Free Æbleskiver (also called Förtchen, Futtjens, Ferdons or Fritters)

I like talking about ancestral food. I have found through personal experience that by preparing ancestral foods you can connect to the cultures of your birth in a fun and enjoyable way. It is like living history, but with food. My spiritual practice focuses a lot on ancestor veneration, i.e. honoring your ancestors. I have [...]

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11/29/2012 12:20 PM

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Our Yearly Ritual: Making Sausage

I apologize for my extended absence these past few months. It was not an intentional blog break and I am not sure that it is over yet, either. But today I felt inspired to share with you an activity that has become a favorite family tradition for us over the past few years. This activity [...]

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10/10/2012 04:02 PM

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Paleo Chocolate Cream Tart with Fresh Figs

Doesn’t that sound just dreamy? It is hard to believe that something so sexy as a chocolate tart with fresh figs can be grain, dairy and refined sugar free. You also wouldn’t guess that it is extremely easy to make, not very time consuming and requires no baking! This is such a no-brainer it [...]

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10/03/2012 02:47 PM

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Curing Olives at Home: Part 3

This is the third entry in the series about curing fresh olives at home. Through a program by The Foodie Blogroll and Penna Gourmet Foods, I was selected to receive a free five pound box of olives for home curing. Penna was looking for bloggers who were into preservation, canning, etc. and since that sort [...]

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09/26/2012 01:50 PM

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Homemade Pumpkin Coffee Spice and Paleo Pumpkin Muffins

Do you enjoy pumpkin spice coffees but don’t want all the chemicals and corn syrup? You don’t have to miss out on this favorite seasonal treat; consider making your own spice blend! I started this kick by accident two years ago when I was grinding a special spice blend for my Pfeffernusse Shortbread Cookies in [...]

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09/11/2012 01:27 PM

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My Favorite Treat of the Season

I have really been into smoothies and chia or avocado puddings this summer. Since going Paleo 6 weeks ago, my sugar intake has gone way down, and I have found myself being drawn more towards fresh fruit this season. Some of my favorite smoothies have been papaya with cardamom and cinnamon and this one, [...]

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08/28/2012 02:06 PM

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Practical Paleo: Duck with Cherry Sauce

One month ago, today, I started eating Paleo. I guess I should really say, Primal, but I’ll get to that later. My reasons to try the Paleo way of eating (I will never say diet!) are many-fold and something I had wanted to try for a while now. But let’s just say that I [...]

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08/20/2012 02:57 PM

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Eggplant Relish

15 lbs of homegrown produce! Harvest season is here! This has been our best gardening year yet. I owe it all to our bunnies actually. It was their little pellets, collected through the winter which has made our plants produce like crazy. Between that and the warmer, drier temperatures this summer, we are just awash [...]

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08/08/2012 01:54 PM

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Rose-Vanilla Syrup

Anyone who has known me for a long time knows how much I rely on herbs and plants to keep myself healthy. My interest in herbs began sometime in high school after reading The Mists of Avalon which is full of herbal lore and of course magic and just went on from there. I [...]

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07/30/2012 12:37 PM

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Grilled Fresh Sardines

I hope everyone in the Northern hemisphere is having a good summer! We have truly been blessed this year with blue skies and warm (not super-hot) days. We have gotten some rain here and there, but all in all it has been spectacular. We have been spending a lot of time outdoors, taking long [...]

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07/23/2012 05:59 PM

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Coconut Gelato with Caramelized Stone Fruit

(Pura Vida Coconut Gelato topped with fresh figs) Summer is in full blast here in the Northern Hemisphere. Although we have been lucky in Vermont with many days this summer in the mid-70’s with very little humidity, there are some days like today for example where it is just miserable to be outside. Summertime [...]

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07/18/2012 02:08 PM

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Thai Inspired Noodle Stir Fry

I don’t normally cook Asian cuisine at home, but have been known to put on a sushi party every now and then! With allergies to both gluten and soy it is hard finding recipes that don’t include these common ingredients and I can never go out to eat since most places use these ingredients. [...]

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07/05/2012 01:24 PM

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Deliciously Moist Bean Cake

As I type this I have 13 other recipes waiting in the queue, but I made this cake yesterday to take to a 4th of July dinner and we loved it so much, I wanted to post about it today. Plus we were having a lot of fun on my facebook page yesterday talking [...]

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06/25/2012 05:16 PM

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Curing Olives at Home, Part 2

Don’t they look delicious? I wish that this picture was of a batch of olives that I had cured in my home. Some of you might remember my first attempt at curing olives, it went a little something like this. Which resulted in delicious olives on the outside, but when you bit into them, they [...]

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06/11/2012 03:33 PM

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Is It Ethical To Eat Meat?

Recently the New York Times was asking for essays defending the act of meat eating. Pop culture, health and news all have made vegetarianism their darling for many years, and the New York Times wanted to hear stories from the “other side”. This is a topic close to my heart and I was encouraged [...]

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05/31/2012 01:23 PM

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Cortido and Kraut (…and a lamb!)

This has been an exciting week on the homestead! We welcomed the first lamb ever to be born on our farm into the world on Tuesday! We named her Thorina, after the Norse God of Thunder. She was born during our first major thunderstorm of the season, which is very auspicious. Just look at this [...]

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05/24/2012 12:19 PM

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Shakshouka: Eggs cooked in fragrant tomato sauce

Long time readers of this blog will know how much I love eggs. They are definitely one of my favorite foods and I have written about them often (this blog has almost 100 recipes featuring eggs!). In fact I have often bordered on waxing poetic about them. My one and only youtube video is [...]

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05/15/2012 04:58 PM

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Grain Free Almond Raspberry Muffins

I am just going to ignore the fact that I haven’t updated this poor blog in over a month, as I would just bore you to tears with excuses and reasons why I haven’t been around. ‘Tis the season to be outside, working on gardens, doing homesteading chores… I mean how can you say no [...]

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04/09/2012 02:20 PM

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Two Simple Chia Pudding Recipes (dairy free, grain free)

(Simple Chia Seed Pudding) Pudding is one of my favorite desserts – I love the creamy texture and the multitude of ways that you change it up once you have a good base. Normally during the week we have homemade yogurt with fruit for dessert and in the summertime we also enjoy coconut milk [...]

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03/30/2012 01:18 PM

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Dutch, Finnish or German? (My Pancake Has an Identity Crisis)

(…or maybe it is just a cultural mutt, like so many of us?) I like to make connections in food preparation. It is the anthropologist in me. I am not satisfied just eating a deliciously prepared recipe. If it is unique, even if it is a common staple, I want to understand its origins, [...]

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03/26/2012 12:20 PM

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Pork Belly with Onion-Apple Marmalade

Pin it We have been getting flurries off and on all morning and I just finished an essay on why it is ethical to eat meat for a contest sponsored by The New York Times. I will likely be sharing that essay on the blog in a few weeks after they have chosen the winning [...]

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03/19/2012 12:30 PM

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Scotch Eggs for Spring Equinox (Ostara)

Pin it The Spring Equinox is tomorrow and there is no better symbol of this day than the egg. Long held across many cultures as the utmost symbol of fertility, birth and new beginnings the egg, humble yet a perfect food should be featured on your menus tomorrow. If you happen to have chickens this [...]

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03/12/2012 12:59 PM

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Eat Like a Dinosaur Book Review (and giveaway!)

Pin itDisclaimer: I received a copy of Eat Like a Dinosaur for free in exchange for a review of the book. This in no way influenced my review, which is true and honest. I was very excited a few weeks ago to be contacted by the Paleo Parents asking if I would be interested in [...]

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03/05/2012 12:20 PM

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Veal and White Bean Stew with Buckwheat Spätzle

Pin it (Veal and White Bean Stew with Buckwheat Spätzle) Normally, when I cook I just take stock of what I have around to concoct something and rarely use recipes. But like any foodie I have a ton of cookbooks. Cookbooks for me are a bit like inspiration, it gives me general ideas, but I [...]

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03/02/2012 12:17 PM

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Versatile Smoothie Recipe

Pin itThis recipe is kitty approved! I have been posting a lot recently on my Facebook Page about my post workout Pumpkin Smoothies and those posts have created quite a buzz! I am a huge pumpkin freak and I enjoy it all year long – seems like a lot of you are too! I don’t [...]

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02/27/2012 03:46 PM

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Butterscotch Pudding, with Scotch of course!

Pin it I have a new favorite flavor of pudding – butterscotch. I will admit that I never liked butterscotch anything for most of my life because most things labeled “butterscotch” just tasted like caramel colored super sweet sugar. Enough to make my teeth hurt just thinking about it. I changed my mind many months [...]

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02/24/2012 11:50 AM

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Oladyi : Russian Yogurt Pancakes

Pin it (Oladyi topped with currants) Yes, I realize that I missed International Pancake Day, but then again, I am not usually one to follow the herd. In fact, I have been meaning to post about these pancakes for a while because we have been enjoying them more times than not on Pancake Sunday- so [...]

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02/20/2012 10:37 AM

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Hunter’s Chicken and Clapshot

Pin it Once you become a farmer (and a hunter) certain things you never would have thought of before become hysterical. Like the idea of “Chicken Cacciatore” or Hunter’s Chicken. When chickens become part of your life, you start to imagine how a dish like this ever came to be, as “hunting” for chickens really [...]

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02/13/2012 06:03 PM

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Black Bean Brownies (gluten, grain and dairy free!)

Pin it After my rant last week, I decided to start off this week with something sweeter. Black Bean Brownies. If you have been following blogs for any amount of time, it is likely that you have stumbled across these guys at some point. Maybe if you are like me, you have been intrigued to [...]

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02/10/2012 03:44 PM

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Turkish Eggs and A RANT!

Pin it Turkish Eggs: Simple, Healthy, Cost Effective Food. For Everyone. The world of Real Food has become a very confusing environment lately. In fact, I am having a hard time keeping track of all the changes and frankly getting tired doing so because it all seems to be based on flight of fancy! There [...]

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02/06/2012 06:32 PM

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Sardinian Purcavru in Agru Durci

Pin it Purcavru in Agru Durci garnished with mirto I told you all I was going to be making things interesting on here with different recipes from a variety of different world cuisines! With the first in this series, I am giving a nod to my husband’s Sardinian roots. Sardinia is a small island off [...]

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02/03/2012 12:58 PM

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Cooking from the Pantry: Chicken with Artichokes, Garbanzos and Tomatoes

Pin it I have a few food goals this year; one is to start creating meals solely from the pantry and freezer. We are fortunate to be well stocked in those areas – for the past two years we have been buying whole or half animals for meat and also started raising a batch of [...]

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01/30/2012 01:51 PM

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Sticky Toffee Pudding (Gluten-Free!)

Pin it One of my favorite desserts of all time is Sticky Toffee Pudding. The first time I had it was in Galway, Ireland. But once I developed a taste for it, I had it every chance I could get, which considering where I live, is not very often, and since I had to stop [...]

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01/26/2012 12:22 PM

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Burns Night: Haggis

Pin it “Thus bold, independent, unconquer’d, and free, Her bright course of glory for ever shall run, For brave Caledonia immortal must be,” ~Robert Burns, Caledonia Last night we celebrated Burns Night , the 25th of January, the birthdate of the famed Scottish poet, Robert Burns. It is a night when Scots all over the [...]

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01/19/2012 02:32 PM

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Buckwheat Shortbread

Pin it I love shortbread. I know some are less enamored with the dry, crumbly texture but when using great quality butter, the key ingredient; it brings this Scottish specialty to a new level. Served with tea, its natural accompaniment, it is pure bliss. I think now is a good time to discuss butter, we [...]

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01/16/2012 12:27 PM

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Black Pudding Stew and Bannocks

Pin it January is a big month for those of us with Scottish heritage. We start the month off with the celebration of Hogmany or Scottish New Year. This tradition comes from the intermixing between the Norse and the Scottish in Scotland. The 12 Days of Christmas, actually comes from the original 12 days of [...]

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01/09/2012 12:05 PM

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Potato-Leek Fritters

This year I fell in love with leeks. I have cooked with them before, but not often. I know it might sound strange but leeks intimidated me. There are all these stories about how you have to clean them so well, etc. and I just didn’t think they were worth it. I know, go [...]

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01/03/2012 12:06 PM

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Buckwheat Noodles with Mushrooms and Sour Cream

Now that the hub-bub of the holidays is winding down, I know I am looking forward to more simplicity when it comes to meal times and I am craving earthy dishes to offset the sweets I have been eating. Although I love the holiday season and all of its indulgences, after several weeks of [...]

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12/31/2011 05:27 PM

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Your Favorite Posts of 2011

I really want to take a moment to thank all of my readers and blogging friends for your support this year, both on this blog, as well as through Facebook and Twitter! As social media grows, it seems more of our interactions together take place on other websites, for example my Facebook page and [...]

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12/26/2011 06:39 PM

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Rømmegrøt: Gluten Free Sour Cream Porridge

One of my favorite holiday foods is Rømmegrøt – a traditional Norwegian dish, a sour cream(rømme) porridge(grøt) typically eaten on Christmas Eve. I make it every year; it is one of our holiday traditions. I would say though it is delicious to serve any time during the cold winter months. Last year I made [...]

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12/20/2011 05:40 PM

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Norske Pannekaker: Grain-Free Norwegian Pancakes

(Norske Pannekaker: Grain-Free Norwegian Pancakes with Red Currant Jam and homemade Maple Breakfast Sausage) I know I promised everyone another really great quick, easy, healthy and delicious DIY Holiday Gift in the series , but we had a little setback this weekend. We lost one of our bunnies, Lady Sassafras AKA “Sassy”. It was completely [...]

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12/09/2011 01:22 PM

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DIY Holiday Gift Series: Maple Popcorn

WARNING: the next few weeks will be possible SPOILERS for family and friends Don’t you just love all these healthy treats I have been sharing in this series? I just love sharing all these goodies with you! I am amazed at how good, “good for you” treats can really taste. I gotta say, it [...]

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12/06/2011 03:06 PM

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DIY Holiday Gift Series: Decadent Chocolate Truffles

WARNING: the next few weeks will be possible SPOILERS for family and friends Scandinavian Snowball Truffles Truffles are so good, so decadent, and so seductive. For someone like me who doesn’t usually get all the fuss about chocolate, I can easily get behind truffles. Deliciously creamy bites of dark chocolate bliss are a sure [...]

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12/02/2011 07:04 PM

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DIY Holiday Gift Series: Chai Tea Spice Mix

WARNING: the next few weeks will be possible SPOILERS for family and friends. In my last post I talked about why we have decided to go the DIY route when it comes to holiday gift giving. I also shared the edible gifts we made last year, mostly cookies. As promised, here is the first [...]

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11/29/2011 01:22 PM

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DIY Holiday Gift Series: Why I DIY.

WARNING: the next few weeks will be possible SPOILERS for family and friends. (Venetian Biscotti: see recipe link at end of post) This is going to be one of those posts. I decided a few years ago that I was literally done with the stress of holiday shopping. DONE. There were some things in [...]

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11/18/2011 05:00 AM

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Guest Post: Tahini, Pomegranate And Coriander Potato Salad

Today I am truly excited to share with you a guest post from one of my favorite bloggers Rosa, from Rosa’s Yummy Yums. It is a unique and seasonal Potato Salad, a wonderful unconventional addition to your Thanksgiving table! I am a huge fan of potatoes and I adore this recipe. Just look at [...]

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11/14/2011 12:57 PM

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Emma’s Vanilla Beet Cake (Gluten-Free)

You know how Red Velvet cakes have been all the rage these past few years? That bold red color certainly makes a statement and looks so inviting. When I realized it was only vanilla cake dyed with red food dye, it totally lost its luster for me. A cake filled with artificial dyes that [...]

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11/10/2011 01:13 PM

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Wheat-Free Pumpkin Oat Bread

A delicious gluten-free addition to your Thanksgiving Table, would also make a great bread base for stuffing. Back when I was eating wheat, I had a great time making bread. My bible in this regard was Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking. It really is an amazing [...]

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11/07/2011 10:43 AM

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Every Day Chef Challenge – Autumn Bisque

In my last post, I shared with you my first Every Day Chef contest entry, Pumpkin Pie Parfaits. Today I will share with you a delicious holiday starter, Autumn Bisque. Here is my inspiration for the recipe: “I love cooking seasonally, and autumn is my favorite season. I adore the bright orange squashes that are [...]

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