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I am eating more responsibly by being aware of where my food comes from and how many steps are involved on it getting on my plate.

Garlic is up there...root vegetables are good

Cast iron skillet from my mother's grandmother. Mom would only let me have one of the set, hehe.

The first year I convinced my mom to let me make a cranberry sauce dish rather than take it out of the can

Smitten Kitchen, Steamy Kitchen, Pioneer Woman, of course

Bacon is fatty, meaty goodness.

In San Francisco a couple years ago, we experienced awesome tapas. The best part was my youngest sister, the pickiest eater in the world, loved everything.

Has to be empanadas :)

Born in Germany to American parents, my fondest food memory is a daily ritual on the walk to kindergarten. We would stop at a bakery on the way and buy me a fresh, steaming pretzel. I miss real bakeries.