I have shared before that before I began baking with Valerie (she truly taught me everything I know if the baking and pastry realm) I was terrified of batter, dough, bread, crust, and the like. COOKING was my thing – no chemistry involved, no measuring – just sense and feel. Well, over the years I’ve…
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I adore the amalgamation of sweet and spicy. Add some salt and crunch to that, and I’m in heaven. Over Christmas, I had a conversation with my in-laws about how my father in law recently started adding sriracha sauce to his morning toast regime. I was thrilled.Granted, I love this man, but we don’t often…
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There’s something about adding a little bit of texture, crunch, and sweetness to a chicken salad that makes it all that much better. Really – there is.Thus, a homemade chicken salad with crunchy celery, crunchy almonds, and chewy, sweet and tangy dried apricots and dill creates a flavor sensation worth remembering.Oh, and served inside soft…
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The gyro (YEE-row) – (it drives me nuts when it is pronounced” jai-row” …forgive me) is a classic Greek dish, with the meat traditionally cooked on a vertical spit and shaved off in individual servings. It smells delicious and tastes divine. But, while this delicious method for preparing meat is often used in Greek restaurants, it’s not…
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Unless you’ve been living in the land of invisibilia over the last 5-10 years, you are aware that “avocado toast” is a thing. A big thing! In fact, with it’s own hashtag on social media, the simple veggie smash seemed to have taken over the world for a hot minute (just like kale and kale…
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Well, it’s pizza dough – whole wheat pizza dough.And, it’s a ham and cheese sandwich.And, it has crisp dill pickles.So, I guess we’ll call it a Ham & Cheese Pizza Pickle Roll! Make sure to serve with a big glob of stoneground mustard.That’s the “icing on the cake,” or the “mustard on the sammy,” in…
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So, I tend to do whatever I want, whenever I want. These tendencies are not intended to affect others in any way, shape, of form. They are simple structures and actions I’ve created for my own benefit and joy. Well, there was this one time, when my choice to benefit myself with a meal, really…
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Sometimes you want to craft and cater to a crowd. And, sometimes you simply want to serve yourself.A piping hot bowl of spicy tomato soup and a toasty grilled cheese sandwich is just the solution for eating in solitude.It serves so many salubrious purposes: nourishing the body, warming the heart, and soothing the soul: grilled…
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Now that is some sandwich! Sourdough TAB – Turkey, Avocado, Bacon Sandwich. Homemade sourdough, fresh out of the oven, and all the good stuff. Try wrapping your mind, your arms, and your mouth around that one! And, how about using some leftover Thanksgiving turkey! Sourdough TAB – Turkey, Avocado, Bacon Sandwich Ancient Sourdough turkey bacon…
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I am fortunate enough to have an amazing group of friends, family, and acquaintances who inspire me and challenge me with food ideas and inspirations in the kitchen on a somewhat regular basis. I love the encouragement and adore the motivation. This time, a dear friend posted some photos of her “famous” chicken salad on…
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