So, we got a yogurt maker for Christmas, and to say that we’ve been having fun with it would be an understatement. This weekend we’ve gone through two versions of our yogurt recipes, and are …
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The Yogurt Diaries – Trial 1 and 2
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Recipe: Shortbread Cookies
Earlier today, I texted my Dad asking for his famous shortbread cookie recipe. What I got back was two pictures of a random printed page, and I figured it would be helpful to write up …
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Meal Prep Magic: Turkey Noodle Soup
I’ve talked about my great love of soup in the winter time – both as a healthy, warm meal as well as the perfect candidate for meal prep. This recipe takes advantage of the leftover …
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Ina Garten’s Turkey Recipe Won Thanksgiving
The turkey world is complicated – dare I say, over complicated. To brine or not to brine? To roast, fry, smoke, or grill? Should I cut the turkey up in pieces, spatchcock the turkey, or …
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Lemon Ice Cream
Yes friends – I am still powering through my lemon harvest. Out of the four that remained after the main harvest, two I used in a lemon ice cream recipe that turned out to be …
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Meal Prep Magic: Chicken Soup with Italian Sausage Meatballs
It’s the first rainy day here in California, and there was even a slight chill in the air when I left the office this evening. To celebrate winter finally approaching, I wanted to post my …
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Grapefruit Marmalade with Lime and Ginger
In preparation for my citrus harvest this year, I’ve been scouring the internet for good marmalade recipes. I’ve made lemon marmalade once before (more on that in a future post!), and I’m slowly gaining interest …
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Weekend Project: Thai Chili Paste
I’ll be honest, I’m not a big hot sauce fan. I don’t like overly spicy things, I don’t love the flavor of peppers in general, and I have a pretty low spice tolerance. Despite this, …
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You Really Should Be Roasting Your Mushrooms
Here’s the thing – I love to cook. But as I’ve grown older and (I guess) busier, I’ve truly begun to appreciate the value of my oven and the glory of roasting food. This method …
