Small Bites

We have a basil plant on our front porch, and ever since Jeff’s green thumb came out, it’s been quite literally taking over, and so I have more basil than I know what to do with! So last week, after …

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Another recipe that Ana and I made was buñelos. These are like deep fried dough balls, but the dough is made of flour and cheese. So, basically the best thing ever. I said several times while we were making them …

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I very much enjoy the process of cooking, the ingredients, the demand on your imagination, and of course the result. Many find the process of cooking rather dull or uninspired, but I find it truly relaxing and invigorating. That being …

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There is not much more I love in the world than a good smoothie. I love to have them for breakfast, snacks, lunch, or dinner. Or after dinner. Or after a good workout. Or after I’ve been sick and have …

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I’ll get to our feast of the seven fishes soon, but I wanted to share with all of you a  New Year’s Eve tradition that is so delicious (and slightly nauseating but just trust me) you will be sad you’ve …

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Liz, of Onions and Chocolate, is a dear friend of mine from my old job. A few weeks ago, I headed to her house (and her delightful kitchen) to help her cook up some delicious food. I figured we’d both …

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Stuffed mushrooms are one of those decadent appetizers that people love to eat, but are too intimidated to make. I think we’ve been programmed to assume any “stuffed” food item is inherently difficult and therefore fancy. Guess what? This is …

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As part of our general awareness of football season, Jennie and I have been thinking about football party snacks that we don’t like very much and trying to find ways of making them more delicious. Jennie showed us her seven …

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I must say that eggplant pinwheels went much better the second time around! Reasons the second time was more successful include: a) a video chat with Corelyn pre-cooking to discuss b) nowhere to be, nothing to do c) balsamic reduction, …

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Our third recipe for April was Flax Rice Crackers. Now, we’re not going to lie, these are definitely a work in progress. We had eaten these delicious crackers at a party at our friend Barbra’s house, and although they were …

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