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Beautiful Beets

It’s the time of year when I get inspired by fruits and vegetables growing in my yard. Every year, I grow new food but there is one vegetable you will always find in my garden: beets!

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Sweet Summer Traditions and Berry Good Blintzes

My mom, daughter, and I recently enjoyed our annual summer girl’s trip, and it’s one of my favorite traditions. This year we stayed in New Buffalo, Michigan but made stops in Saint Joseph, South ...

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Will it Risotto?

I am sure at some point in your life you have tried risotto. It is a very common menu item at restaurants, but most home cooks have not tried to make it for dinner because it seems very difficult or ...

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Weeknight Wonder: Spicy Coconut Chicken

When it comes to bold, comforting, and crave-worthy meals, Indian-inspired flavors always hit the spot. The warm spices, creamy textures, and complex layers of heat and sweetness are what make dishes ...

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The Perfect Pickled Red Onions

If you’ve read my blogs before, you know that preserves are a big part of my repertoire. I love pickles, fermentations, cures, brines, dehydration, you name it. I usually write about the more obscure ...

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Don’t Toss That Pickle Brine: How to Reuse It in Your Cooking

If you’ve ever polished off a jar of dill pickles and poured the leftover brine down the drain, it’s time to rethink your life choices. That salty, tangy liquid gold is more than just a pickle ...

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Food Inspirations

While I have shelves teeming with cookbooks, I’m often just as likely to find myself turning to the internet for inspiration. Don’t get me wrong - I still love paging through my books whether it’s to ...

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Make the Most of Your Local Farmers Market This Summer

Your local farmers market is probably coming into full swing! This is your chance to take advantage of local produce and ingredients. It really doesn’t get any fresher than coming straight from the ...

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Better Than Takeout: Pork and Shrimp Dumplings Two Ways

There’s something magical about dumplings. Whether it's a bowl of comforting wonton soup on a winter day or the satisfying crunch of a golden potsticker, these little parcels of joy are worth every ...

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Keep Cool in Summer with Shrimp Tostadas with Jicama Slaw

Summer approaches, and I am immediately in “keep cool” mode. For me, this means citrusy, refreshing, crisp, palate-cleansing food.

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