I ate a poisonous mushroom once. My free-spirited self wandered out into the backyard and just went for it. I was three. I don’t actually remember this but my mom does. According to her, I ate a lot of unauthorized things. I would even snack off other peoples’ picnic blankets…
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tuscan white bean soup, 2 ways
Italian soul food, anyone? Years ago, there was a small café in my town called the Kozy Kettle. They served about 20 different soups with a complimentary popover on the side. Great concept. Who doesn’t love a good bowl of soup in the fall? I was particularly fond of their…
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crispy zucchini + potato pancakes with marbled applesauce yogurt
Go ahead. Admit it. You’re officially over zucchini. The summer season starts out with a bang… zucchini excites you. You receive heaps from your vegetable share and the neighbors are quick to share too. There’s zucchini bread to be made! But excitement quickly turns to anxiety because you’re drowning in…
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thank you for your patience
… is what they say when you’re on hold, waiting. Earlier this week my blog went down. I was typing away when my computer screen turned bright white. Out of nowhere. Blank. What the heck happened?! A fatal error message appeared (did they have to say fatal?) and then panic set…
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How to French-cut Green Beans (Like a Pro!)
Ever wonder how to French-cut green beans? French-cut is just a fancy term for julienne or thinly sliced. Because of their slender shape, they cook faster than whole beans and offer a unique visual presentation. So what’s the secret? The magazines make it look so stylish and simple… But it’s…
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