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Cherry Clafouti

May 11, 2011

Cherry Clafouti (Klah-Foo-tea). It sounds so fancy. Tell your friends you’ve made this and they’ll think you spent hours in the kitchen. The first time I made one I thought, “That’s it? How easy is this?” I know many of you don’t have cherries at your markets yet so please don’t be jealous, but our first [...]

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Chocolate Wonder Pop and Giveaway

May 8, 2011

I love popsicles. They sit in the freezer, ready for an after-school snack or a break from playing in the sprinklers. Most Moms I know keep some on “stand-by,” just in case, but store-bought ice pops often drip with preservatives, artificial coloring, trans-fats, and refined sugars. The temperatures keep rising and soon our little ones [...]

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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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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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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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