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Dad, Daniella and a Turkey

Thanksgiving 2012

November 22, 2012 | 2 Comments

Note: I did hesitate before posting this message, my previous post explains why.  If you didn’t read my thoughts from earlier in the week, I encourage you to do so. November 2008 was the first...

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Thanksgiving Stuffing Muffins

Watching War Unfold and “Stuffing Muffins”

November 19, 2012 | 25 Comments

I feel a little guilty counting my blessings today.  I have plenty of things to be thankful for and the last few weeks have reminded me of that but today it seems wrong to talk...

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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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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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In Search of the Perfect Cup of Coffee

September 19, 2012 | 5 Comments

It’s been a battle, but a battle well fought is a battle won.  I am not sure what made me decide it was time to rid myself om mt $15 Mr Coffee pot that I...

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Kansas City MO Skyline

How to Change your Baby’s Name in Kansas

September 9, 2012 | 0 Comments

When our daughter was born we had not decided on a name for her when the paperwork had to be submitted to the Office of Vital Statistics.  Not a big deal, but she started life...

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My appreciation for cook books has grown over the last five years.  I’m yet to buy myself any of Julia Child‘s works, but my book-case is yawning with the weight of the artisan style cook...

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Kosher Wine Online and Kosher Wine Clubs

July 31, 2012 | 24 Comments

When I purchased a bottle of Domaine du Castel Grand Vin (2004) in 2007, I knew I would keep this bottle safe for a special occasion.  Described as being among Israel’s best boutique wineries producing...

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