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In case you didn’t know, we’re mid-renovation on our house, which means no kitchen. No matter, since I’m headed east this weekend for a wedding and to see some of my family, but in the wake of reno and travel …

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I’ve got something exciting to talk about tomorrow, but in the meantime I wanted to share this Roasted Veggie and Arugula Salad that we made last fall and loved. It’s a great dish for vegetarians or as a hearty side to …

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Chickens, it’s cold in Chicago. And will be, for several months. Enjoy that sunshine if you’ve got it. Over here, when things are cold and gray, we warm up with comfort food. This time it was in the form of …

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When it comes to special occasion dinners, it’s hard to go wrong with a well seasoned steak. In fact, it’s hard to pick what I like better about this Valentine’s Day meal, the steak or these decadent burgundy mushrooms. Actually, …

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The month of Thanksgiving is here, and many of you already know that it’s our favorite holiday. If your typical Thanksgiving is anything like ours, it’s a group effort. What is better than a potluck style meal? But technology has changed …

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Tomato season is here! We somehow managed to miss tomato season for the last couple of years. We would be too busy to shop at the farmer’s market and miss the opportunity for perfect, fresh, juicy tomatoes in peak season. Well, …

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This year, we’re advocating that you stay home for Valentine’s Day. Especially if you’re a fellow resident of Los Angeles, and you’d like to spare yourself the pricey prix fixe menu, traffic jams, and the epic hunt for affordable parking. …

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Cauliflower, believe it or not, is somewhat in vogue right now. Not only is it a cruciferous vegetable, which means it packs a wealth of health benefits, but it’s also incredibly versatile. It can be grilled, roasted, sauteed, or pureed …

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We are lucky enough to have some very talented people that we call friends, and among them are the creators of a fabulous audio drama series, The Katniss Chronicles, which is based on The Hunger Games book trilogy. Last year, …

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Jasmine is a friend from work that shares my mutual love for food, wine, and all things funny. As such, I asked her if she’d like to guest blog once in a while. Here’s her first post – hope you …

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