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Every pub I went to during my time in Ireland served brown bread. I ate it with every bowl of soup I had, dunking the bread in to soak up all the deliciousness. For years I searched for a recipe, … Continue reading
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Last July 4th, I found myself in a city I did not know, wandering the streets alone. Being a holiday, most of the shops and restaurants in Seattle were closed, but the Pike Place Market was in full swing. I … Continue reading
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Tuscan White Bean Soup 1 package Rancho Gordo Yellow Eye Beans 2-3 Roma tomatoes 1 shallot (or small onion) garlic, chopped spinach (or kale) 2 vegetable bouillon cubes (The Organic Gourmet is the brand I use) (other spices you want) … Continue reading
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I’d been promising a friend for months that I would send him a care package. When he mentioned he had never had shortbread, I decided that would be the treat. Well, that and some classic chocolate chip cookies, because you … Continue reading
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I’ve been eating vegan gluten-free lately. It’s a challenge to myself, a way of exploring a different lifestyle, an encouragement to be creative in the kitchen. This is one of my recent dinners, an unplanned dish that was thrown together … Continue reading
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I mentioned to a few friends that I’d fallen head over heels for the lentil vegetable soup I recently made. I was eating it greedily at work, in amazement that something so incredibly simple could be so delicious. In the … Continue reading
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I’d like to tell you that I’m finally getting settled in my new home and at work, but with the holiday season coming on strong, I’m afraid I’m barely managing to tread water. That doesn’t, however, stop me from baking. … Continue reading
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Simply put, the Garden Cafe at Terrain at Styer’s, located in Glen Mills, PA, is one of my favorite cafes of all time. Atmosphere and food are both stunning. I’m a little uncertain at the moment as to what the … Continue reading
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Recently, I met my cousin in the Chelsea area of New York City to wander the High Line and explore the Chelsea Market. I’d been wanting to try the fare at The Green Table since last summer, but when I … Continue reading
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Wishful thinking. When I lived in San Diego, nearly every Saturday morning began with a blackberry banana muffin from Bread & Cie, which I picked up at the Little Italy Farmer’s Market. I so wish this lovely was keeping me … Continue reading
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I’ve stopped counting calories. Maybe not entirely. Not yet. But I’m working on it. I first started after being advised by my trainer. I began keeping records of what I ate, portion sizes, ingredients — entering each meticulously into an … Continue reading
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If you can manage the maze of aisles and restaurants in Mario Batali’s NYC gem, Eataly, you may just find yourself in awe of the fruits and vegetables that fill one section of this foodie mecca. I took tons of … Continue reading