Use the Whole Damned Bag: Lessons from Making Coconut Macaroons
July 31, 2018
I browse through my cupboards inventorying items to figure out what to take to a summer gathering. A wadded up bag of sweetened coconut flakes inspires…
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Cooking from Cookbooks: A new project
July 16, 2018
I own a lot of cookbooks. They overflow the special, extra long shelf I had built for them when we remodeled the kitchen. They are everywhere….
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Summer Fun: Basil Lemon Ice Cream
June 20, 2018
Lightening things up after my all too heavy and all too revealing last post. So, I bring you something that makes everyone happy – ICE CREAM!…
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Fiddleheads: Annual Indulgence
June 5, 2018
When fiddleheads appear in the springtime, they are inviting with their cute little curls, deeply green coloring and special weirdness. Their houseplant coils whisper healthy, exotic…
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October’s Green Tomato Late Season Harvest
January 6, 2017
Digging around in my freezer, I came across a frozen reminder of the season just past. A tub of green tomato salsa reminded me I never got…
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Soothing lemon honey ferment for scratchy throat season
October 31, 2016
I woke up Tuesday with a tickle in my throat and I opted to pretend it wasn’t there. I woke up Wednesday with that tickle still…
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Zen and the Art of Perfect Pie Crust Making
October 22, 2015
After a very tumultuous several months of working myself ragged to bring a big, big project to reality, I suddenly found myself with an abundance of…
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No Mess Salad for Dining Al Fresca
October 11, 2015
A crisp chill may be in the air, but I still have some grilling days left in me. So, for the many opportunities to eat al…
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A Little Noodle Soup Insight
April 20, 2015
When I was a kid, we were a Top Ramen kind of family. That is probably more a result of the price than a result of…
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