I find that, because I have a food blog, everyone assumes that I’m always in the mood to cook. They think that it’s all chef-y food, all the time. I wish that was the truth… But, unfortunately, I tend to go through kitchen mood swings. Lately, I’ve been craving some simplicity. When it has come…
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Tags: beans, coriander, crock pot, cumin, easy, ham, ham bone, paprika, simple, slow cooker, soup, thyme, white beans
Happy first Friday of 2012! I’m still adjusting to the fact that the holidays are over, and the new year has arrived already. Where did the time go? While I’m still trying to figure out where the holidays went, I can say that I’ve had my fill of cookies and sweets. I didn’t make any crazy resolutions about…
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Tags: bread, butter, butternut squash, chickpeas, DIY, eggs, feta, fruits, green smoothie, hard cider, homemade, maple, parsnips, poached, soup, tomato sauce, vegetables, woodchuck
I know I’ve mentioned it before, but I just love this time of year. I can’t get enough! One of the things I love most about the fall is the produce that is in season. When you think of fall produce, I’m sure that apples and pumpkins come to mind right away. And, I love…
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Tags: beets, carrots, cilantro, coriander, CSA, cumin, farmers market, feta, meatless, soup, vegetarian
Can you believe October is right around the corner? I’m not entirely sure where September went, but I am ready for October. It happens to be my favorite month of the year (and not just because I have a birthday in October)! All of my favorite foods are readily available (like apples and pumpkins), and it is…
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Tags: chicken, coffee cake, crock pot, extract, Homemade Gifts, monkey bread, mushrooms, October, onion, polenta, pumpkin, slow cooker, soup, vanilla
This time of year we start to get kale in our CSA boxes on a fairly regular basis. I know a lot of you have probably tried the ever-popular baked kale chips, and you may love them… But, I really can’t say that I’m a fan. Sure, if you add a lot of oil and…
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The word on the street is that a hurricane is headed for the East coast… Just a few days after an earthquake! It’s crazy out there! So, if you’re rained in this weekend, why not spend some time in the kitchen? Here are a few recipes to get you started… I cannot wait to make…
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Last weekend, my husband and I watched the movie Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead. How’s that for a Monday morning blog post intro? It’s relevant, though… I promise! You see, we have a few friends who have done the whole “juicing” diet thing. Some have had good results, others have ended up not feeling so…
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Tags: avocado, cilantro, corn, CSA, cucumber, Fat Sick and Nearly Dead, garden, gazpacho, healthy, jalapeno, juice, juice fast, lime, raw, soup, tomato, vegetarian
It’s Friday! Are you as excited about that as I am? It’s been a crazy week for me… I’d rather not get into the details, but just take my word for it that I’m ready for Friday. And the weekend. I am ready for a break! This weekend I’m hoping to relax and spend some…
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Tags: bars, brownies, chocolate, chowder, clams, cookies, gluten free, New England, oatmeal, peanut butter, snack, soup
With summer in full swing (and lots of hot and sticky days around here), my focus has been shifting a bit from rich, decadent desserts (which you see a lot of around here!) to light and refreshing dishes that don’t require a lot of effort and heat. It seems that my fellow bloggers are feeling…
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Tags: Appetizers, asparagus, basil, cake, chocolate, frozen yogurt, garlic scapes, key lime, lemon, mint, olive oil, pie, soup, summer, watermelon, white beans
This week has been a crazy one! I’m writing this post early (on Wednesday) since I’m headed to New York City on Thursday and Friday. I’ve been getting ready for my trip, trying to get some work done, and also doggy sitting for my parents this week. Needless to say, my house has been a bit…
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Tags: avocado, blood orange, blue cheese, brownies, butternut squash, cookies, cranberries, dry age, kale, peppermint patties, Pomegranate, raspberry, roquefort, salad, soup, spinach, steak, vegetable, vinaigrette, walnut, white bean