Rainy days in the middle of winter are both a relief and a disappointment for me. Snow is certainly more beautiful, but with all the shoveling required and wet clothes my kids bring into the house, it is more of a hassle. On this rainy late January day, I invited my friend Suzy over for an impromptu ...
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Shaved Fennel and Apple Salad
This was a throw together success for an impromptu lunch at home with a friend. A bulb of fennel which had been sitting in the fridge for too long begged to be used. With the addition of a few other straggler ingredients and a brief consultation with a friend, a simple yet tasty salad was ...
Basmati Barberry Lentils
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Sweet and Salty Seared Shishito Peppers
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Preparing for the Blizzard!
There's something so very cozy and inviting about an impending snow storm. So long as we don't lose power -- and that's a very very big so long as! To me, a snow storm is the ideal opportunity to bake and cook. And my inclination to hunker down will begin today as I will head to Suzy's house where ...