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The Cranberry Sauce Controversy (with Poll and Recipe!)

The Cranberry Sauce Controversy (with Poll and Recipe!)

Generally, there are three types of people: Those who won’t eat cranberry sauce at all. Those who like it cooked and gelatinous. And those who prefer their sauce raw. I fall firmly into the raw camp. It is simply not a Thanksgiving meal without that tart, sweet, fresh, palate-cleansing, and gorgeously magenta blob of cranberry […]

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Recipe: It’s Applesauce Season

Recipe: It’s Applesauce Season

Right now is the perfect time to head to a farmer’s market or orchard and buy lots and lots of apples. Sure, you can make pie with them, but applesauce is healthier, easier to freeze, and yummiful. Plus, it’s really easy to make. My kids love it. I love it, too—especially with plain Greek yogurt […]

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Red Beans and Rice: Look out Popeyes!

Red Beans and Rice: Look out Popeyes!

As some of you who read my blog regularly may know, I’m a big fan of Popeyes restaurant’s red beans and rice. There is something about the creamy, smoky, spicy flavor that just hits the spot, and makes going into a fast-food place worth it every once in a while. But of course I’m also […]

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By Popular Demand: My Mother's Pasty Recipe (with Lard)

By Popular Demand: My Mother’s Pasty Recipe (with Lard)

I was pleasantly surprised by all the wonderful comments I got for my blog entry about lard. It seems that lard is underappreciated in these modern times—maybe it’s due for a comeback. Anyway, lots of people asked for my mother’s pasty recipe, and here it is, just in time for the July 4th weekend. While […]

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