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butter

did someone say butter?

In condiments, dips, condiments, marinades & dressings On September 21, 2011 2 Comments

butter…not just any butter, whipped honey butter. butter whipped with honey…yes people, honey butter. i was out to dinner a week back and my friend warned me, the… Read More »

smellingbasil

an honest look at motherhood (and food)

In ramblings, rants & giveaways On September 20, 2011 1 Comment

i haven’t ranted in a while…not that i haven’t had anything to say, but because i have been so into cooking. i talk about my kids a lot,… Read More »

peppers

meatless monday: veggie stuffed peppers

In appetizers, vegetarian, vegetarian On September 19, 2011 1 Comment

i love stuffed peppers. they are not something however i make all the time (but if you look here  you can find anther recipe). we made these a… Read More »

bread

carrot banana loaf with chocolate chips

In breads, desserts & breads, vegetarian On September 16, 2011 0 Comments

it’s chilly out there today (in ny anyway). i’m starting to think about stews and chowders, slow cooked sauces and roasts, oh and don’t forget turkey (yeah i… Read More »

cake

zucchini pancakes with yogurt sauce

In appetizers, condiments, sauces, vegetarian, vegetarian On September 14, 2011 2 Comments

did you grow zucchini this year? i did and it was out of control. zucchini tends to take up a lot of space in a garden (i didn’t… Read More »

sesnoodle

updated recipe: kicked up sesame noodles

In lunch ideas, pasta, pasta, salad, sides On September 13, 2011 0 Comments

i love taking old recipes and doctoring them up. sesame noodles are one of my all time favorites. yesterday i actually had a couple minutes to eat lunch,… Read More »

farro

meatless monday: a summer farro and bean stew

In stews, vegetarian, vegetarian On September 12, 2011 0 Comments

i have always wanted to try farro. it’s been on my list of things to cook for ages. what better way to celebrate meatless monday then with a… Read More »

wtc

remembering 9.11

In ramblings, rants & giveaways On September 9, 2011 2 Comments

the past 2 weeks have been kind of crazy. earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and now we are coming upon september 11th. a day i will never forget. i thought… Read More »

okrafin

a mild okra curry

In vegetarian, vegetarian On September 8, 2011 0 Comments

i’m a huge okra fan. huge. i love okra. i bumped into a friend at the farmers market yesterday and the discussion went like this (you know who… Read More »

cover

bread and kale soup

In soup, soups & salads, vegetarian, vegetarian On September 7, 2011 1 Comment

monday night we celebrated the bpoys entering into kindergarten. kindergarten…i can hardly believe it. my little baby, the one who used to watch me cook from his exersacuer… Read More »