Monthly Archives: May 2010

Gazpacho + French Bread

Posted on 31 May 2010 by

Well, I haven’t been keeping up with my goal of posting daily entries on this blog, have I? The truth is that I haven’t been inspired to write. I’m doing a lot of cooking, but I’m either making tried-and-true recipes … Continue reading →

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Farm to Fork 2010

Posted on 24 May 2010 by

Yesterday was the annual Farm to Fork picnic. Chefs from local restaurants team up with local farmers to create tasting dishes for the 600 attendees to enjoy. We walked the large circle of chefs’ tables several times, grabbing a taste … Continue reading →

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Pancakes for Dinner + Strawberry Shortcake

Posted on 20 May 2010 by

Image by Merelymel13 via Flickr Since it has been an unseasonably cool and very rainy week, keeping us stuck indoors, it has also been a week of treats. Last night, I made silver dollar pancakes and bacon for dinner. I … Continue reading →

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Eggs & Tomatoes on Toast From the Pantry

Posted on 18 May 2010 by

I made this for dinner last night. It is a fast and easy dish you can cook right out of your pantry — and delicious to boot. Eggs and Tomatoes on Toast Time to make: ~20 minutes Yields: 2-4 servings, … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on Diets

Posted on 18 May 2010 by

Image via Wikipedia I get frustrated by nutrition and diet recommendations coming from the news media and even official bodies like doctors and government organizations. The recommendations constantly contradict each other, and no one seems to agree on what you … Continue reading →

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How to Make Mayonnaise

Posted on 17 May 2010 by

I think I’ve finally found the best formula for homemade mayonnaise. Just in time, too, because as part of my no-packaged-foods challenge, I won’t be buying commercially prepared mayonnaise anymore. The jar that is currently in my fridge will be … Continue reading →

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How to Make Fruit Salad

Posted on 14 May 2010 by

I love this time of year, because we are currently inundated with fruit. Strawberries are for sale along the sides of country roads. Blueberries and raspberries are cheap again, but oranges are still plentiful. And it’s only going to get … Continue reading →

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Roast Salmon: Simple & Healthy

Posted on 12 May 2010 by

It’s becoming harder and harder to incorporate fish into my diet. Due to worries about mercury, polluted fish farms and overfishing, I have really cut down the amount of fish I buy and eat. It’s not difficult to imagine that … Continue reading →

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Asparagus & Eggs

Posted on 10 May 2010 by

We are in the midst of that brief season when we must gorge ourselves on asparagus, for all too soon, it will be gone. Overindulgence is the key so that we don’t miss asparagus too much once its season is … Continue reading →

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Quick Appetizers + Quick Soup

Posted on 8 May 2010 by

My mother brought over some leftover tiny filo cups. We filled them with leftover roasted asparagus pesto and topped with cheese. Heat for 8 minutes and enjoy a tasty, quick appetizer. This basic recipe can be used to improvise all … Continue reading →

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