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Rhubarb Pie, Lard Crust

I’m embracing my inner homemaker. Currently sandwiched between “freelance” and “consulting,” what I thought would be the ideal summer job, actually means having a whole lot of time on my hands and if I don’t use it wisely, I fret about being underemployed and ultimately living under a bridge. Instead, I’ve dusted off my

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Apple Cider Braised Pork Roast

Fill your home with the delicious smell of autumn and instead of a puddle of Yankee candle wax, you’ll have dinner at the end.

Apple Cider Braised Pork Roast
1 4-5lb pork roast
salt and pepperĀ 
grapeseed oil
5 yellow onions, sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, smashed
2 bay leaves
5 juniper berries
5 allspice berries
1 tablespoon peppercornsĀ 
2 twigs fresh rosemary
2

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Ribs. Mmmmm… Ribs.

The Gourmand & I, as you know, love to share our secrets and success with you. Ribs are one of those things that takes passion, love, attention and a willingness to stand over a hot grill, mopping and making love, while everyone else is enjoying the party. That’s pretty much the secret. That, and

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Kielbasa & Kale

This is a childhood dish of comfort for me and last night, I made it for The Gourmand. It’s my dad’s recipe and nothing like it exists online, as far as I could find. In my dad’s words, “you could make this as easily as boiling kale in water, or turn it into a

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