Monthly Archives: November 2010

Maybe Not Retiring…

Posted on 29 November 2010 by

My husband apparently doesn’t want my cooking blog to go away, so over the holiday weekend, he came up with an idea for resparking my interest in writing here. His idea was to issue a weekly cooking challenge that I … Continue reading →

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Retiring

Posted on 18 November 2010 by

I am retiring this blog. In the four years that I’ve been writing here, I feel I have learned quite a lot about cooking and blogging both, and I’ve had a lot of interesting conversations with other food bloggers. But … Continue reading →

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Pasta with Broccoli and Sausage

Posted on 16 November 2010 by

This is one of my favorite weeknight meals. It has many things going for it. It’s fast to make. It’s a one-dish meal. It’s adaptable. And I usually have all the ingredients on hand. It’s also very tasty. Try it … Continue reading →

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FoodPress

Posted on 4 November 2010 by

FoodPress is the new face of the food community on WordPress.com. I break so many “food blogger rules” — I don’t post my own photos, mostly because I suck at taking them; I don’t post regularly, but only when I … Continue reading →

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Ginger-Scallion Tea

Posted on 4 November 2010 by

Cold season is upon us. As I type this, I’m looking out my kitchen window at a dreary rain and wet leaves plastered all over the deck. It can’t be long before I’m feeling that characteristic tickle in the back … Continue reading →

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Dried Beans, No Soaking?

Posted on 2 November 2010 by

The New York Times claims that you can skip the tedious soaking step when cooking dried beans and still have flavorful beans. I know that I often forget to soak, which means I don’t make beans. I might experiment with … Continue reading →

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Mulled Wine or Cider for the Holidays

Posted on 1 November 2010 by

Now that colder weather is finally here (last week we had several days that reached the upper 80s; global warming FTW!), my thoughts turn to holiday recipes. Mulled wine or cider is a perfect recipe for any fall or winter … Continue reading →

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