Shortcuts. We're all looking for an easier, faster, more convenient way to do things. Whether it's communication (hello, Twitter and Facebook on y...
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*serves six - eight 3 cups of peeled and diced sweet potato (approximately 1 large) 2 cups of peeled and roughly sliced carrots 3 1/2 cups of...
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The other day, as I was running late to an appointment, I saw a parking spot and immediately pulled a quick U to try to grab it, just as another c...
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We had a feast for New Year’s. The sort that makes your stomach hurt and demands an antacid. The sort where you want time to stand still a littl...
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1 cup of finely ground cornmeal 2/3 cup of flour 1/3 cup of almond meal*, plus more for garnish 1 teaspoon of salt 1 cup of buttermilk 1/4 cu...
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Serves four For the granita: 1/2 cup of lime juice (squeezed from about 4 limes) For the oysters: 1-2 dozen of assorted oysters 1 teasp...
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*Serves two to three 4 red bell peppers, stems removed and seeded 3 tablespoons of olive oil 1/2 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar kosher salt ...
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The other day, I walked out of my house and smelled Fall. It was smokey and cold and hit the back of my nostrils in a rush of wind. Despite our ty...
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Talk about a switching of gears. Like all vacations, short or long, mine came to an abrupt end following a luscious Sunday roast enjoyed in East L...
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March is lot like a long, flat stretch of road somewhere. It’s far enough away from where you’ve left (winter) and not quite to where you’re h...
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There's a lot to be said for knowing how and when to relax. Some people are too good at it, others, not good enough. Which are you? I know how ...
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Around this time last year, we were beginning to hunker down. Preparing for the twins' arrival. We hadn't yet realized that we'd be moving to Seat...