Monthly Archives: "October 2012"

Udon Noodle Soup Close Up

Udon Noodle Soup

October 31, 2012 | 8 Comments

Some nights, I know exactly what I plan to make for dinner.  The menu was planned, the groceries are in the pantry and it’s a done deal.  Other nights, like tonight, I leave the office,...

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How to Roast Chestnuts

October 27, 2012 | 15 Comments

Everyone loves chestnuts, right?  Whether you roast them on an open fire or prefer to buy them pre-shelled in a vaccum packed bag, they are a delicious seasonal ingredient that can be used in soups,...

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Schug ingredients - making green chili paste

Schug: A Classic Middle Eastern Condiment

October 26, 2012 | 11 Comments

When it comes to the kitchen, I know my comfort zone. There are tools I gravitate towards and flavor profiles I embrace, but I am always trying to push myself to create, or recreate something...

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Rutabaga Fries with Grilled Sweet Chili Tofu

October 21, 2012 | 26 Comments

Our baby girl is seven weeks old, she smiles, she giggles, she sleeps through the night and she is growing ever day.  With a newborn and an excited 2 and a half year old at...

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Guest Post: Vegetable Millet Pilaf Recipe

October 16, 2012 | 5 Comments

When you start a blog, no matter what your niche, you join group of like-minded people.  Readers come to read the latest post and other bloggers begin to share inspiration.  Over time, readers and bloggers...

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As plant-based diets become more and more mainstream and people's lives become busier and busier I'm noticing more and more vegan slow cooker cookbooks.  In reviewing Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker by Robin Roberston, I underwent...

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