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The Unexpected Kindness of Strangers

This post isn’t going to be about food, or sites I have visited or markets in foreign countries. Rather, this is about the kindness of strangers, and what happened to me this week gives me hope that the world has … Continue reading

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New Beginnings

2018!  At the beginning of most calendar years, I take stock of my kitchen and everything contained therein.  This year, with strong encouragement from my daughter and sister, I rearranged my cupboards – slightly.  I moved my saucepans and fry … Continue reading

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Early Spring Nutty Citrus Miso Dressing

Click here to view recipe. I am obsessed with all the fresh kale and greens this spring, so every day for the past two weeks I’ve been playing around with different salad dressings and ingredients. My favorite so far?  A … Continue reading

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Making A List – Checking It Twice

Ahhh.  Until very, very recently I thought it was normal to pre-plan weekly meals and regularly assess kitchen staples and keep a running grocery/farmers market list at all times.  I can distinctly recall a list clipped to our refrigerator when … Continue reading

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A Better Butter Keeper

Along with my pepper and salt grinder, I have kept a French Butter Keeper on top of my kitchen counter for many decades now, and I consider it indispensable.  But when I have overnight guests and I take this out … Continue reading

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Turkey Soup

In case you still have some turkey in your fridge (or freezer!) – give this soup a try. (Originally posted November 2011) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ … Continue reading

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Lentil & Squash Fall Salad

One of my fave fall salads … originally posted way back in the fall of 2013 … it was too good to keep hidden so here it is again! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ … Continue reading

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Coconut Curry Shrimp

Click here to view recipe. So here is an easy weeknight recipe that’s highly versatile!  It’s great for a hot day … somehow curry always tastes perfect when it is blistering hot, and the spiciness of this dish makes me … Continue reading

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Granola – Wellington Style

I can’t help but re-post this one … I make it EVERY month. A few new twists to try: add 1 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut and ½ cup sesame seeds before baking and then 1 cup dry cherries after it’s … Continue reading

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Bubbie’s Chocolate Macaroons

In honor of my kids’ beloved Bubbie who passed away this July – I am re-posting this recipe for Chocolate Macaroons. (Originally posted in March 2013) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ … Continue reading

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