we had the first crop from the garden, sauteed quickly with sliced garlic and extra virgin olive oil..... tender ... tender.... mmmm..... leftovers will be fritatta in the a.m. how do you feel about rabe? do you love it or...
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I know that this is a controversial stance, but as a single gal, I'm kind of anti-big box stores. I like to buy produce, spices, and even most other goods in small amounts. It is fresher, and I tend to...
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Happy National Apple Pie Day!! So, apple pie...way or no way? If way....do you like it รก la mode? with whipped cream? hot? cold? crust or no crust? Personally, I've never been much of a pie person except for apple...
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So, while talking with a colleague this morning about something totally different, somehow the topic of ketchup on hash browns came up (don't ask). I mentioned how my father always did it, and it always confused me, since I thought...
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I love spinach, raw, sauteed, creamed, and any other way you can prepare it. I hate it as a child, even when Daddy told me about Popeye...that didn't fly. As popular as it is now, I am ever so surprised...
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I remember the best hamburger was at the bowling alley! Crispy edges on a toasted buttery bun, succulent meat, melty cheese all topped with lettuce and pickles. Freezer fries, beer, and cigarette smoke on the side. Us new Wii players...
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I've never had it, but I'd definitely try it if given the opportunity. I f you've had it, can you give us an idea of what it is like, texture and taste? Favorite ways to cook and serve it? Is...
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Nay for me as I'm vegetarian. Actually this is a sneaky way to ask for suggestions for an anchovy alternative in otherwise vegetarian recipes - usually pasta sauces. I don't know why but I usually substitute chopped capers for the...
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My turn to post one of these! :) Way or no way: Leeks. I just saw an episode of Good Eats where Alton explores the leeks and comes up with some tasty sounding ways to eat leeks (leek rings, mmm!)...
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I love seltzer (or club soda, whatever you want to call it). I drink it with lemon, with lime, and sometimes I will mix some powdered drink mix (like crystal light) into it. My new favorite is mixing a bit...
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