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Archive for ‘Seasonal Recipes’
Comfort Food: Vegetarian Chili
I woke up this morning to the welcome sound of rain drops on the roof overhead. It was the perfect day […]
Bite Me!
*Photo Credit: The Pioneer Woman Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend, and in sports bars and living rooms across America […]
Breakfast In A Glass
Nothing prepares you to face a busy day like a nutritious breakfast. Think about it. In the morning your body […]
In Season: Figs
Hello. I’m Karen and I’m a figaholic. So there it is for the world to see. I LOVE figs. I love […]
Gleaning for Good
Last Saturday I woke up to misty gray light filtering in through the bedroom blinds and the unmistakable sound of […]
In Season: Savory Tomato Pie
Each summer I eagerly anticipate our tomato harvest. I get my starts as soon as they appear at the local garden store, […]
4th of July Blueberry Pie
Tomorrow is the 4th of July! Across our beautiful country there will be parades down main streets, picnics laid out […]
In Season: Strawberries & Rhubarb
Strawberries and rhubarb. In the infamous words of movie icon Forrest Gump, “We go together like peas & carrots.” Simply […]
In Season: Green Garlic Pesto
For a few weeks each spring, savvy farmers market shoppers can find a seasonal treat they won’t generally see in […]
When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemon Bars!
It’s mid-winter. My backyard lies dormant like a sleeping sprawl, saving energy for the burst of green that will appear […]
Finding Love for Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts. With two words I’ve probably sent half my readership running for the hills faster than Lance Armstrong’s supporters. […]
Briney Bounty: Cioppino Showcases Local Crab
At long last the wait is over! I have visited my favorite farmers’ market fish monger for weeks, hoping to […]
Breakfast Traditions: New Year’s Panettone French Toast
I am Italian by marriage, which may explain my love for cooking traditional dishes of that country, and inventing a […]
Sugar Cookies For Santa
Nothing says “holidays” like trays of cookies hot from the oven, filling the kitchen with scents of vanilla and spice. […]
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