The sound of honking called from the air above. I looked into the sky to see a flock of geese, in neat v-formation, returning from the south. Could it really be? We humans may be smart, and we may have our radars and weather satellites, but to me, seeing the geese return north signals a …
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One thing I love about the holidays are the traditions. Sometimes they’re silly and sometimes we get a little too carried away with them. When it comes to food, my family has very specific traditions. The menu has pretty much been the same since I was a child, maybe with the exception of an item …
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It wasn’t that long ago that a can of beans conjured up images of steaming pots of comforting chili, bowls of rice and beans, or even campfire beans with hot dogs. Not that that’s a bad thing, but the idea of using canned beans for anything other than these humble meals never crossed my mind. …
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One of my most favorite vegetables has reappeared, welcoming autumn in a most beautiful way. Brussels sprouts. Don’t groan. If you don’t share my love for these adorable buds, you must concede, they are quite pretty, especially when you can find them still on the stalk. Just look up close, and see the gorgeous colors. …
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Does anyone else find farmers markets in the summer both captivating and annoying? Hear me out — I love, love, love, our farmers markets: the abundance of freshness and perfect ripeness in every stall, the bites of rarity, those special finds. But you see, that’s just the problem. I simply want to buy it all. …
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Mama, do eggplants grow eggs? I was with my son at the market when I noticed the gorgeous purple eggplants from across the produce aisle. His question just made me burst out laughing. I adore eggplant. Baked, pureed, in a stew, in a dip, I just love how eggplant can adapt so well to a …
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