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Curly Kale and Potato Soup

Doesn’t this soup look warm and cozy? Ok, the photo may be just a bit out of focus, but I swear most of it is steam. I realize I may be alienating my new readership with two kale recipes in only twelve posts, but  I really want you and kale to get along. This is […]

Posted 08 March 2010 | simple dinners   soup   vegetarian | Comments (3) Tagged: , ,

Popovers

I probably shouldn’t admit this, but sometimes I’m lazy in the kitchen. There have been many evenings when I tell my husband he is on his own, and I eat cereal for dinner. While standing at the counter.  Watching Gossip Girl. I know – yikes. Other times, I’m only half-lazy. Sometimes I make a simple […]

Posted 05 March 2010 | baked goods   bread | Comments (4) Tagged:

Citrus Snow Granita

Today I smelled spring – just a hint. The air was chilled, but it had green smell, and the birds were in full song. I realized the snow would soon be gone, and I would be cooking very different things. Visions of fresh spinach salads, wild ramps, and strawberries swirled in my head. But I’m […]

Posted 03 March 2010 | dessert   kid stuff   vegetarian | Comments (6) Tagged: , , ,

Green Smoothie

I frequently make smoothies for my son and I, either for breakfast or a mid-afternoon snack. They taste great, pack in some nice vitamins and fiber, and we get to use straws (which is always a hit with a 20 month old.) All of the vegan and vegetarian folks are really big on ‘green’ smoothies […]

Posted 25 February 2010 | beverage   breakfast   vegetarian | Comments (4) Tagged: ,

Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread

Due to our proximity to the nearest grocery store (really far away), the rate at which my husband burns through a loaf of bread (rapidly), and the expense of the fancy whole wheat bread that I like, I’ve been experimenting with making my own sandwich bread. It’s easy to be intimidated by anything that involves […]

Posted 18 February 2010 | baked goods   bread   vegetarian | Comments (3) Tagged: , ,