April 2010

carbonnade à la flamande

30 April 2010
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It was a dark and story evening. Howling winds, driving rain, beautiful April weather and we were having company for dinner.  Not just any company but like long-lost-family type company.  It was also a school night, and I was in dire need of some comfort food.  I am so glad that I chose this Belgian [...]

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cutest fungi ever

29 April 2010
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I found these gorgeous mushrooms the other day and could not help myself.  Can you see why? see what I mean?  For about $2.50 they come in a special sealed package that allows them to live comfortably before they are drawn and quartered and added to your favorite recipe.  I used half of them in [...]

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good news: local school wins the Real Food Is… contest

17 April 2010

Change can happen from the ground up.  Here is the story about how Lincoln Elementary School in Mt. Vernon, Washington is making a difference.  Having grown up a stones throw from Mt. Vernon I am loving this story of a community taking a stand, educating the children, trying to make the tough choices. There are [...]

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roadkill banana chocolate squirrel cakes

16 April 2010
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don’t turn up your nose at the idea.  what do you think happens to all those poor things that end up alongside the road after a clear night and a full moon?  we make them into the most delicious cakes you have ever skunk sunk your teeth into. This tradition began years ago when the [...]

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warm salsa, shortcut confessions and a fish taco

15 April 2010
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What shortcuts do you keep in the pantry?  With all this recent talk of the Food Revolution and cooking from scratch I do have a confession to make.  I do use some prepared foods.  I am not ashamed about it, it is still better than a drive through.  There are those days when soccer or [...]

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