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Substituting Ingredients (Book)

I was recently contacted and asked if I would take a look at this new book: Substituting Ingredients, by Becky Sue Epstein. To be honest, I wasn't sure of the idea to first. I am a bit of a purist after ...

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Wilted Greens & Wheat Berry Salad

As the coolish spring weather halted into a heatwave, I rushed to gather the rapidly sprouting greens from my garden. Spinach and arugula could practically be seen growing and bursting seed heads. A junky of all things green and grainy, I've been into wheatberries lately. ...

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Dandelion Jelly

Has it been a month already? Time to post! All kidding aside, the spring weather has been pretty balmy and our world rapidly grew green again and dandelions dotting most of the nooks between each blade of grass it could find. Luckily, with most of ...

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Gum Drop Cake

Had enough sugar yet today? My Nana used to make this cake for us when we were kids. I'm not sure if it's one of those depression era cakes that remind me of grandma's and farmhouses or if it's just a classically good everyday cake that's ...

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New Season, New Post.

Hello. Hello? Is anyone still here? I didn't abandon you, I swear! & I wouldn't blame you if you'd abandoned me. Between illnesses, traveling, working and life, Visitors have been neglected. We've explored Amsterdam, tiptoed through tulips and back again. I've been getting back into a groove though. The ...

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Spicy Black Eyed Pea & Sweet Potato Stoup

How about a flavourful and heat loving blast into the New Year? Healthy and sinus clearing, this is a lunch to knock that cold back outside where it belongs. It's been frigid and I've been sick. The extra sleep has been good, but I'm in need ...

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Tonight’s Gonna Be A Good Night

Good health and prosperity to you and yours. Happy 2010 Everyone!

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Limoncello

I am on a lemon-bender. These fragrant yellow orbs are hobbling into grocery stores everywhere for the season. I couldn't be happier. It's no secret I love citrusy things. Biggest problem is usually that I can't decide which of it is my most favourite. Besides having to ...

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Holiday Kourabiedes – Walnut Sugar Cookies

Tis the season to learn of new traditions. When I first heard of these I couldn't help but be excited. Greek Kourabiedes are popular special occasion cookies. They are often served at weddings, christenings and of course, Christmas. You might also find them on an ...

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Whole Garden Gnocchi

Who knew I could feed myself from a front yard garden alone? Other than the flour, I grew everything for this dish in my small, urban yard; potatoes, garlic, chard, tomatoes and squash. I may have mentioned my front yard transformation last spring. With the ...

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