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brussel sprouts w. currants + walnuts

I will never understand why brussel sprouts get a bad rap. Maybe someone can enlighten me. Perhaps there are just tons of people out in the world being served very badly cooked brussel sprouts. I love them. Always have…even as … Continue reading

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meatless . #46 {roast pumpkin pear soup}

Last Friday, Michael and I ventured off to one of our neighborhood restaurant staples, Crow, for dinner. I know, we eat there often, but it is kind of nice to have a good restaurant close to home where we know … Continue reading

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perfect roast turkey {courtesy of martha, of course}

We’re having Thanksgiving at my parents’ house this year. Excellent! I love only having to be responsible for beverages. Yipee. But then last week she informed me that she wasn’t making a turkey. WHAT? Thanksgiving without a turkey? Okey dokey. … Continue reading

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meatless . #45 {mushroom tacos}

I’ve been a subscriber of Cooking Light for a long time but was never really thrilled with their recipes. I was always changing them up so much that I’m sure in addition to adding flavor I heaped on a bunch … Continue reading

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find of the day {delitia italian butter}

Smooth, sweet, incredibly creamy. This lovely delicate butter is made from the remaining cream of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese production. Finishing butter for pastas, perfect base for compound butters or just spread on warm bread sprinkled with a hint of sea … Continue reading

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meatless . #44 {miso tofu noodle bowl}

It’s an annual tradition, spending time with someone I share my birth date with, my friend Aidan who turned nine this year! The last few years we’ve gone bowling, which we both love {In fact his mom told me for … Continue reading

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chicken artichoke piccata w/quinoa arugula salad

Last weekend over dinner my dad mentioned he used to have a great chicken and artichoke recipe but had since lost it. Well, maybe my mom tossed it. Where it went remains a mystery but it got me thinking about … Continue reading

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{shortcut} chicken pot pie

With evenings in the low to mid 40s, something warm and homey sounds about right. I love pot pie, have ever since I was little. But if you were to make it totally from scratch it might be something you … Continue reading

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find of the day {viaduct crunch ice cream}

This weekend only…Molly Moon’s Viaduct crunch. Vivace coffee ice cream with bourbon/toffee coated corn flakes. You had me at ‘bourbon.’

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meatless . #43 {curried cauliflower soup}

Oh. My. Gosh. You have to try this soup. We had family visiting the past several days and last night went out for dinner to a local neighborhood restaurant, Crow. This was their soup du jour. I scarfed it down … Continue reading

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