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Roasted potatoes with olive oil in a black cast iron skillet

Food

Potatoes Fondantes, French for “Best Potato Dish Ever”

This story on potatoes fondantes first appeared on my blogspot blog in January 2013. Aren't these potatoes gorgeous?
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A plate with beaten biscuits, split and filled with jam

Food Writing

How to Make Kitty’s Biscuits

This story first appeared on my blogspot blog in September 2012. I love this picture of my grandmother, Kitty
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Food

Summer Caesar Balsamic Salad Recipe

Probably the best thing about working from home in the summertime is stepping outside at 11:45 am and picking cherry
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Sweet potato soup in a white bowl topped with herbs

Food

Cumin-Kissed Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

This story first appeared on my blogspot blog in June 2011. It’s hotter than H-E-double hockey sticks outside, and
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Girl holding slice of carrot cake on a plate

Food

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

This recipe first appeared on my blogspot blog in November 2012. My love of baking started early and truly at my
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Strawberry cake dessert baked in a green ceramic dish displayed on a green napkin with a silver spoon

Food

Summer Strawberry Spoon Cake Recipe

When life gives you strawberries, it's time to make strawberry spoon cake. This super simple "cake" is an easy batter
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Cherry salad with pistachios in a white bowl

Food

Cherry Pistachio Salad Recipe

I'm in my bagged salad era. When I'm ready to make a meal, I don't reach for knives, instead, I reach for scissors and
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Chickpea curry in a bowl with white rice

Food

Chickpea Coconut Curry Recipe

I love a pantry meal. You know, one of those dump-and-do recipes that you assemble from the cans in your pantry. My
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Roasted sweet potato in a bowl with hummus and butter

Food

Sweet Potato with Hummus Recipe

I love lunch. When I worked in the office, lunch was my very favorite part of the day. I could go to restaurants and try
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