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  • Today I… Juiced.

    Today I… Juiced.

    I started up a CSA delivery again (Full Circle), after a break for the summer farmer’s market season, and I have yet to get quite into the swing of using…

  • Colorful Wooden Trays

    Colorful Wooden Trays

    Love these bright and shabby trays from Wisteria! (I ordered 2!)

  • Today I… Had a Complete Noodle Failure

    Today I… Had a Complete Noodle Failure

    It started with an idea to make my own soba noodles. My udon noodles were so tasty, I thought it would be no problem. They started out beautifully enough. I…

  • Today I… Ate another Crepe

    Today I… Ate another Crepe

    Same crepe batter (just used the leftovers), but this time filled with sautéed Kale, fresh pear, a smear of cream cheese and a drizzle of balsamic syrup. Just like yesterday,…

  • Today I… Ate a Crepe

    Today I… Ate a Crepe

    The crepe is the Joy of Cooking buckwheat crepe recipe with a little less all purpose and a little whole wheat pastry flour. The hash is quick saute of yukon…

  • Today I… Had a Super Bowl Party

    Today I… Had a Super Bowl Party

    Ah, yes. There was a little something missing. The actual Super Bowl game. Today was a shoot for an upcoming Epicurious feature, so I had all kinds of fun with…

  • Whole Wheat Doughnuts with Honey Glaze

    Whole Wheat Doughnuts with Honey Glaze

    I’ve been thinking about whole grain doughnuts lately. I’m not crazy enough to think that adding some whole grains turns a doughnut into a health food. A doughnut, even one…

  • Today I… Ate Breakfast

    Today I… Ate Breakfast

    Big deal right? For me, it actually is. I’ve never been a breakfast person. I have this notion that I feel more hungry during the day when I do than…

  • Today I… Organized My Pantry!

    Today I… Organized My Pantry!

    This one has been a long time coming. And, perhaps this is TMI, but this particular purge/organize was even more important because we seem to have developed an infestation of…

  • Today I…

    Today I…

    Pickled something. Radishes, to be exact. What did you do today? Happy New Year!

  • Holiday Doughnuts

    Holiday Doughnuts

    Forget cookies. Santa wants doughnuts. Here are a couple of fun ideas you can make with your kids to make your late night present delivering a bit sweeter. How cute…

  • SLW: Beautiful Mess

    SLW: Beautiful Mess

    I love aftermath shots. Dishes with just the remaining crumbs, sticky spoons with smears of jam, bowls with swipes of chocolate. For this months Still Life With challenge, I’ve chosen…