Last week was a bust for blogging and activities of daily living. Continue reading
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Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca
Way back in my family line, there must have been an Italian explorer who made it to the Philippines and settled into the island life. Continue reading
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Locavore Cooking: Braised Beef Shanks, Osso-Buco Style with Gremolata
My husband Kurt and I like to support the local farming community. Continue reading
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Soup Series A: Crockpot Recipe #3 – Fish Chowder (The Finale)
This morning I asked Ken if he wanted a turkey or ham sandwich for lunch; he normally eats beef bologna, but we were out. Continue reading
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Soup Series A: Crockpot Cassoulet Soup
I absolutely love cassoulet– a flavorful French stew made from duck confit, garlic sausage, pork and/or lamb, bacon and white beans. Continue reading
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Italian Chicken with Sweet Peppers and Israeli Couscous
Going back through my freezer, I found a pack of bone-in chicken thighs; I also had a big pack of sweet peppers that I was pretty sure wouldn’t make it to Friday, despite my best attempts to pack them into lunches. It was time for another kitchen experiment! Continue reading
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