Lately, we've been having cold (below freezing) nights and warm (above freezing) days -- the exact conditions needed for maple sugaring. The change in temperature is what makes the sap rise and spill …
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My boys and I were just in Austin, TX for a little visit with our super fun bro- and sis-in-law and my mom and dad-in-law (who are also quite fun.) We sure picked a good weekend to come -- the weather…
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I found this recipe while browsing the Recipes for Health section of the New York Times site a few years ago. Something about it appealed to me - maybe the fact that it melded quinoa (a food I still t…
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After getting off to a shaky start several years ago, my relationship with quinoa has blossomed into something beautiful. I find that its mild, nutty flavor goes well with pretty much everything and I…
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It's practically raining winter squash here. Everywhere I turn, there's a gorgeous pile of kabocha or delicata or acorn or butternut or pumpkin. I like to rotate between these winter gems to av…
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I got into baking scones last winter as a way to survive the punishing cold and constant snowstorms. I've never baked so fricking much before in my life! Since this has been an incredibly mild winter,…
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This was the first recipe I tried from Maria Speck's wonderful new cookbook, Ancient Grains for Modern Meals last summer (congrats to Maria on all the wonderful press her book has gotten of late - it'…
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My love affair with roasted Brussels sprouts rages on. I just love the way roasting brings out their sweetness, and enhances their nutty flavor. I've been so enjoying them that I decided to see if I c…
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This container of hazelnuts had been sitting on our counter since Thanksgiving - a leftover from the cooking frenzy. I did not know exactly what to do with them so I let them sit for a few days well o…
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This salad is my new love. We met through our mutual friend, Polly, who brought it to a holiday party I attended recently. I admit that it was not love at first sight. My first impression was "that th…
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