Meats

A very green “carbonara”

March 6, 2013
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I am not going to write about the weather.  Ever since I have become cognizant of my own weather ramblings as I introduce blog posts, I have noticed I am far from alone in this habit.  Who needs small talk on a personal blog? Not here, I know you all didn’t come to hear me [...]

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Chestnut and Sausage Stuffing

November 8, 2012
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It’s here – today is the event that Barbara and I created in hopes to help raise awareness of the plight of Hurricane Sandy victims in the northeastern U.S.   We asked you all to share your dishes of comfort and more importantly, we ask you all to donate to your favorite organizations that can [...]

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Crispy Pineapple Chicken

October 8, 2012
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Our family is no stranger to food restrictions.  My husband’s father has several food allergies, so does his sister, his cousins have food allergies, and members of my family have food restrictions as well, even though they aren’t allergy derived.  We have family members who can’t eat sugar, some who can’t eat dairy, can’t have [...]

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Prosciutto Wrapped Scallop and Fig Salad

September 24, 2012
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I think we are finally figuring out how to do the guessing game that is parenting a baby.  After three months, it still is totally a guessing game – diaper? check. hungry? check. tired? check. bored with toys? check. just want to hang out and get a change of scenery? ok, maybe that’s it.  But [...]

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Braised Duck and Fennel Crêpes

March 7, 2012
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Yes it’s time for another gluten free ratio rally event! T.R. of No One Likes Crumbley Cookies is hosting this month, and this time we go back to an old French standard, the crêpe.  Crêpes are essentially a large thin flat pancake, and thus can be filled, folded, stuffed, or topped with a variety of [...]

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Amateur’s Food Photography: Basil and Prosciutto Corn Muffins

December 20, 2011
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Over the past couple of weeks I have been making these savory muffins.  I could eat them for breakfast.  Or with dinner.  Heck even for dinner!  They are surprisingly simple to make, and I think are sure to impress.  I knew I would be excited about them the minute that Simone posted this recipe for this [...]

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