Monthly Archives: August 2009

How to Make Granola

Posted on 26 August 2009 by

Granola is not something I ever thought of making for myself, even though I eat it with yogurt almost every morning. It just seemed like something you buy, rather than something you make. But when you think about it, there … Continue reading →

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How to Make Eggplant Parmesan

Posted on 14 August 2009 by

Now is the time for eggplant. If there is none in your garden, surely there is plenty at the farmers market. A lot of people don’t like eggplant, but I think that’s mainly because of how it’s cooked. Eggplant is the … Continue reading →

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Finally a Good Turkey Burger

Posted on 9 August 2009 by

For those of us, who don’t eat beef or are trying to cut back, a good turkey burger is the holy grail. A burger made from ground turkey seems like a good idea, in theory. In practice, though, it is … Continue reading →

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Michael Pollan’s Recent NYT Article

Posted on 6 August 2009 by

First up: Michael Pollan had a doom-and-gloom article in last Sunday’s NYT Magazine predicting the extinction of cooking. I think Pollan is a terrific and persuasive writer, and I enjoyed this article, even if I think he went a bit … Continue reading →

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A Question About Mayonnaise

Posted on 4 August 2009 by

I love homemade mayonnaise. It is creamy and delicious and super-easy to make in the food processor. But I don’t make it often, and here’s why. All of the recipes I have call for either 1 egg or 1 egg … Continue reading →

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What’s Cooking in August

Posted on 2 August 2009 by

What’s cooking in August? Tomatoes! Also zucchini, peppers, basil and blueberries, but mostly tomatoes. We have been eating tomatoes with pretty much every meal. Having such wonderful ripe, juicy tomatoes on hand sure makes lunch easy. Think of all the … Continue reading →

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