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Preserving Zucchini

My garden is winding down. I need to can tomatoes, but a free afternoon eludes me. Canning isn’t really that big of an operation, but until I get everything out, it feels that way. But zucchini? Zucchini is easy. There are always several ‘escapees’–you know, those squash you somehow overlook until they are the size […]

Posted 20 September 2010 | gardening   preserving   vegetarian   zucchini | Comments (3) Tagged: ,

Kid Snacks: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

I know what you’re thinking–another condiment! But stay with me, hummus is so much more than that. It really can be the foundation of a meal, and it makes a great (nutritious) snack for big and little kids. This is an obvious dip for veggies, crackers, and pita, but it also makes a great spread on […]

Posted 16 September 2010 | condiments   kid snacks   kid stuff   legumes   vegetarian | Comments (3) Tagged: , , , ,

Spinach Basil Pesto

Don’t you love it when you learn an incredible cooking tip? The kind that revolutionizes how you make something, is simple, and has great results? The tip I’m about to share with you is right up there with using parchment paper to get your loaded pizza onto your pizza stone. I learned about it from […]

Posted 13 September 2010 | condiments   vegetarian | Comments (4) Tagged: , ,

Caramel Popcorn with Condensed Milk

Fran, this one’s for you. If you are craving something really sweet, really chewy, and really good, I urge you to go and make this immediately. Don’t be intimidated by the candy thermometer–it’s really easy, and super-fast. You will be satisfying your sweet tooth and promoting rapid weight gain in minutes. I found this recipe […]

Posted 06 September 2010 | comfort food   dessert   kid stuff | Comments (2) Tagged: , ,

Oatmeal Pancakes and Maple Pear Compote

We have fantastic neighbors. Not just good neighbors–good neighbors are people who live in close proximity and refrain from having a garage metal band or weed-whacking at 6 am. Fantastic neighbors let you walk on their trails whenever you want, let you borrow a single egg (and deliver it to your door in the pouring […]

Posted 27 August 2010 | breakfast   comfort food   condiments   vegetarian | Comments (8) Tagged: , ,