How to Pickle Ramps
Keep it simple, like the ramp itself. And since I write this with a seven month old on my lap, I have but a moment before he no longer finds my watchband fascinating. And ramp season is short.
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Cold Burger
Its been brought to my attention that Cold Burger is not something that everyone does. People! I implore you! This is one of my favorite meals: How to Make Cold Burger 1. If you are ordering a restaurant burger, cut…
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Simple, Rustic Dinner: Stuffed Acorn Squash
I got a text from one of my oldest friends requesting a simple, rustic dinner idea, “other than roast chicken.” I sent this to him via text message and he sent back the pic. Here’s the recipe so you can make it too, when you are sick of chicken or not in labor or just in need of a little comfort.
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Verdict: You Can’t Grill Just Anything
When I was a kid, my mother baked a blueberry pie on the grill. I don’t remember if it was more than once or became a thing. I am pretty sure it had something to do with my father’s refusal…
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Its Time to Start Pickling Your Meat
Perhaps last year, my corned beef recipe looked so delicious, but you just didn’t have the time or gumption or fridge space and you thought ‘I’ll do this next year!’ No need to go digging through my archives. Here it is, all corny for your reading pleasure:
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Scallop & Corn Chowder
Created two nights ago and better the second time around, this very simple yet hearty soup makes the house smell delicious and is perfectly paired with sesame-crusted semolina bread & butter. It also make me want to go to the gym a little.
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Morning Living: 10 Essential Spices for Your Pantry
Some women collect purses. I drop money on spices and hide the receipt from myself. (You spent how much on cardamom?) When I travel, they come home in my luggage in their decorative little tins (New Orleans) or in a…
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