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Winter would be a rough season for locavores without the reprieve of hearty fruits like apples, citrus and – best of all – pears. From August through February, you can find a variety of pears at the farmer’s market ready for the taking. The most common ones include Anjou, Bartlett, Bosc, and Comice. Anjous are either [...]
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There couldn’t be an easier homemade holiday gift than these nuts. They’ve become an instant staple in my holiday goodie-giving repertoire. They take less than 5 minutes of prep time and roast in about as much time as it will take you to get dressed and ready for your holiday soiree. Just throw them in [...]
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Nothing’s better than cozying up in front of the fire with a warm mug of hot chocolate – except if said mug is topped with fluffy marshmallows. In my quest to avoid processed ingredients like corn syrup, modified corn starch and hydrogenated vegetable oils, I knew I wouldn’t find anything wholesome at the super market. [...]
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Ever since Jillian and I attended a recent Slow Food Workshop where we made gumbo and bread pudding, I’ve been dying to try my own version at home. Well, actually I take that back. The desire to make homemade gumbo goes back to when I went to New Orleans last year and got a taste [...]
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Before I met my boyfriend he never ate breakfast, which totally baffled me. I didn’t think it was possible for anyone to wake up and function for hours on an empty stomach. Plus, hadn’t he heard the all important rule that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? Needless to say, he’s jumped [...]
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The marriage of two of my favorite fall treats – chili and pumpkin – makes for a hearty and healthy meal. Pumpkins pack a lot of nutrients, including vitamin A and potassium, and the beans contribute low-fat protein. Top a bowl with grated cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and chopped cilantro and you’ve got [...]
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