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Kale Caesar Salad 25 Jul 2013 | 06:04 am
I am in overdrive today, nearing full-on panic mode. I have a long list of things to get accomplished yet can't seem to get myself focused long enough to complete a task. The facts that I'm dealing wi...
Corn Soup 19 Jul 2013 | 11:12 pm
The husband and I just got back from a wonderful few days visiting the mother-in-law in Albuquerque. We spent the days exploring Santa Fe, hiking through the tent rocks, basking in the magnificent vie...
Fava Bean and Shitake Saute 10 Jul 2013 | 03:07 am
Growing up in small-town Kansas I knew all of my neighbors. They all knew me. They all knew all of my business (and weren't afraid to tell my parents that business even when I thought it should be pri...
Chamomile and Lavender Ice Cream 5 Jul 2013 | 01:17 am
Happy Fourth of July! Hope you are all out enjoying the day with your friends and family. With the hot and steamy summer days upon us I wanted to bring you a cool and refreshing treat. This ice cream...
Sweet Potato Wedges with Dill Creme Fraiche 25 Jun 2013 | 01:28 am
Once summer hits, the number of things to do in New York City rises exponentially. The city that never sleeps is pumped full of exciting things to do, see, experience and I get overwhelmed at the thou...
Green Garlic Toasts with Soft Scrambled Eggs 13 Jun 2013 | 03:37 am
Every once in a while I pull off a dish that, as I set it on the table, I think, "I wouldn't be ashamed to serve this in a restaurant." It's that combination of attractive plating and flavors that com...
Bourbon Milkshakes 7 Jun 2013 | 01:46 am
The temperatures are rising and the sun is beating down. Time to think about all the ways to keep cool this summer. My new favorite way is with a boozy milkshake in hand. This decadent treat is so sim...
Pine Tar Press Update 30 May 2013 | 10:11 pm
What you've been missing if you haven't been checking out Pine Tar Press lately: Polish Boys Cuban Sandwiches Black and White Pudding The Perfect Margarita Scallop Ceviche
Duck Breast with Pear Jalapeno Compote 23 May 2013 | 07:00 pm
The morning air is still crisp and cool. Days are noticeably longer. The parks are lush and full. Allergies are annoying the senses but the irritation is worth it for the knowledge that Spring is real...
Tour of Burgundy 21 May 2013 | 12:54 am
One more trip into France here on the blog, this time with a sip bottle of wine thanks to a lovely tour of Burgundy with Ivan of Authentica Tours. I learned so much on this wonderful tour and hope to ...
