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meatless thursday . #19 {artichoke asparagus pasta}

Last weekend Goldfarb and I were invited to dinner at the home of some friends where the lovely Renee Erickson of Boat Street Cafe was doing a cooking demonstration followed by a wonderful spring meal.  I’ve been in love with … Continue reading

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pork carnitas tacos

Sundays at our house are often ‘clean out the fridge’ days.  I hate to waste things, especially food.  Usually weekly menus planned in advance help ensure that nothing gets unused because ingredients are components of several meals.  But the weekends … Continue reading

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meatless mondays . #18 {tvp chile enchiladas}

Last Saturday I was supposed to go to a Mexican-themed party where I was to bring enchiladas.  But I wasn’t able to make it.  Since I had all the ingredients, except the meat – I was going to use chicken … Continue reading

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favorite panini

I love this sandwich!  And so does Goldfarb.  We like it so much I make it quite often.  Most of the ingredients I keep on hand in the fridge as ‘staples’ so usually it’s just the cheese, turkey and bread … Continue reading

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meatless mondays . #17 {pizza + soup}

Well the last 36 hours have completely sucked.  Woke up early Sunday morning with plans to run before church only to start feeling nauseous, really really nauseous.  “Oh no, food poisoning!”   It wasn’t.  But it was some crazy 24 … Continue reading

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meatless thursday . #16 {weekday curry}

By now you are all aware that I’m completely infatuated with Heidi Swanson.  Actually, obsessed would be a better description.  Absolutely love every single one of her recipes we’ve tried so far so you can understand my excitement when I … Continue reading

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poached eggs {quick + easy}

Until recently poaching eggs has been the bane of my existence.  Before finally really learning how to make them correctly, they infuriated me.  So much so that I gave up and started using an egg-poaching pan.  But then I barely … Continue reading

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meatless friday . #15 {veggie burgers}

Meatless Friday? Yep.  It was a busy, busy week which included family staying with us until yesterday.  I knew I wanted to make Heidi Swanson’s Ultimate Veggie Burgers this week but to be completely honest, was not sure how they … Continue reading

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spring risotto

  What a crazy week it’s been in Seattle.  We have literally had a wide variety of weather: rain, wind, sun, clouds, cold temps, lightening, thunder, hail and snow!  No wonder I can’t shake this cold.  Oh well, I am … Continue reading

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friendship + food

Over Christmas a package from our friends Jay and David showed up on our doorstep.  In it was a lovely cookbook with complete menus arranged by season, The Vineyard Kitchen by Maria Helm Sinskey, and a bottle of wine, produced … Continue reading

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