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Quinoa Greek Salad

by Jillian on August 28, 2010

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Summer has finally arrived in San Francisco and the last thing I want to do is turn on my oven and overheat my non-air conditioned apartment. On these rare warm days in the city, I turn to this super simple supper. In less than 20 minutes, I have a light and healthy one-pot meal highlighting [...]

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Cucumbers

by Jillian on August 25, 2010

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The saying “cool as a cucumber” allegedly stems from the fact that the inside of these vegetables always remain cool –  despite hot summer weather, in which they thrive. It’s seems true enough. What’s more refreshing than iced water flavored with a few cucumber slices or lying on the coach with two big rounds placed [...]

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Cucumber-Lime Vodka Gimlets

by Christina on September 18, 2009

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Inspired by Bon Appetit’s Cucumber Gimlets
Nothing says summer like these gimlets. They are refreshing, not too sweet and are bound to impress your guests. There is a bit of prep work involved for the cucumbers but the result is a sublime cocktail that is worth the effort.
5 cucumbers, peeled and coarsely chopped
4-6 limes, juiced
32 oz. [...]

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