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warmth from a bowl of soup
I’m normally not a soup fan, except in the fall… that silly butternut squash soup lures me every single time (seriously… it’s my favorite lunch on the town along with a hunk of freshly baked bread). I guess it’s the…
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a primer on squash
When we go to the market right now, Miss L sees all of the squashes shown below and yells, “Mommy! Look at all those punkins! There’s a green one! And there’s a yellow one!” And while I correct her and…
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peaches and artisan soda
Miss L requested peaches from the Farmer’s market on Sunday, so I indulged her wishes. We brought home about 20 of them… all pretty near ripe and ready for eating. But 20 peaches is a few too many for any…
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what to eat when it’s too hot outside
I can barely think of eating on days when the temperature exceeds 100 degrees. If I can get away with drinking my calories, I will (thank the heavens for Jamba Juice). My list of recipes on hand for those…
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tried & true: strawberry shortcake
recipe inspired by: Strawberry Shortcake with Grand Marnier Strawberry Compote and Chantilly Cream (from Michael Mina) [source] You might remember my ravings about this dessert last year. That’s why it’s being posted again. Because no matter how many times…
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