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Chicken and Black Bean Quesadillas

May 4, 2011

Our house is aflutter this week. Pete pinned on a new rank, finished with one job, and moved to a new unit. We’re both having trouble believing we’re “old enough” for his new position – it seems like only a few years ago his friends gave me the “welcome to the Air Force” with a sabre [...]

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Lemon Meringue Ice Cream Pie with Toasted Pecan Crust

April 26, 2011

Thank you for your insightful comments over the last few days! I enjoy reading about different perspectives and the changes you’ve made in your diets. It’s heartening to hear how some of you overcame health issues and how others discovered that replacing processed foods with whole and organic, home-prepared meals doesn’t break the bank. Jack [...]

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Fava Bean Soup

April 21, 2011

Many gracious friends took time to write about my cookbook and organic foods in general over the last few months. As readers comment, price continues to dominate the discussion. Many consider organic food an unattainable luxury item, out of reach for their income level. Yes, going organic can be more expensive, but what are the [...]

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Lemon Buttermilk Sherbet with Stewed Rhubarb

April 18, 2011

I met Michelle last October at the Ketchum Studios in San Francisco. We each received complimentary media training for a few hours before the start of the BlogHer Food Conference. I was a bit nervous to attend, knowing the training would mean setting aside my pride and learning in front of other women I didn’t [...]

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

April 11, 2011

I’m thankful for my friends. The true ones. The ones who stick with me no matter what. The ones who are honest, sometimes brutally so, but completely honest. The friends who aren’t afraid to look at you and say, “What do you think you’re doing?” Brutal honesty (spoken in love) makes me laugh, and I’ve [...]

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Chicken Tostada Salad and a Giveaway

April 6, 2011

One little perk of blogging about food is the many cookbooks that arrive on my doorstep. I heard Todd and Diane had photographed a new cookbook, so I couldn’t wait to flip through and take a look. Big Bowl of Love by Chrisina Farrare is full of great down-home classics like Chicken Piccata, Baked Sweet [...]

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Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

April 1, 2011

Baking with whole wheat can be tricky. When I first started, I quickly learned replacing whole wheat flour with white flour 1:1 won’t bring good results. I also realized there is a huge difference between whole wheat flour and whole wheat pastry flour. Whole wheat flour is generally ground from hard white wheat. It has a higher protein [...]

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Raid-the-Fridge Rice

March 28, 2011

The desert continues to wait for spring under strong, cold winds. We’ve had tons of rain (for this part of the country) and thinking of spring salads and grilling hasn’t even crossed my mind yet. I’ve found myself reaching for comforting soups and quick, hearty dinners. I saw a version of this recipe in Good [...]

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Brown Rice Risotto with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

March 14, 2011

At least once a week I think of how fortunate I am. I’ve had many people come into my life over the last few years who’ve made it possible for me to cook and write, two things I love most. I’m fortunate enough to stay at home with my kids and I take pride in [...]

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Organic Spark and Knock-Your-Socks-Off Granola

March 9, 2011

I met Molly a little over a year ago. I found her blog and left a comment. She responded in a cheerful, friendly manner. We exchanged emails back and forth until one day I told her I was moving to Southern California. She asked, “So do you want to meet

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