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Cook the Books! Asian Dumplings

Have you started? After a slow start, I begun my Asian Dumplings exploration with gusto! I admit, I was nervous. I wasn’t sure how dumplings would fit in my day-to-day cooking. Daunted by my assumption that I needed a lot of … Continue reading

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Cranberry Meyer Lemon Collins (and Dehydrated Meyer Lemons)

It is no secret I am jealous of climates conducive to growing citrus. I love citrus. I’ve talked about citrus. I’m even going to try my luck at growing citrus in Seattle. It can’t hurt to try, right? My parents grow … Continue reading

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(Not) December Mid-Month Meanderings II and a Cranberry Cocktail

December’s Mid-Month Meanderings didn’t happen.  I fret about it for a while and then realized I didn’t do December last year either. Know why? There is nothing happening in the garden in December.  The stuff under hoops looks exactly as … Continue reading

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Two Cookies: Coconut Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies and Chunky Peanut Chocolate Cinnamon Cookies

The Tigress announced a cookie party!  It is this Thursday, December 15th 730-830pm EST (that is 430pm for you westcoasters).  A cyber party. Recipes. Cookie Love. A chance to win some amazing books (pop over and read more details about … Continue reading

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Moroccan Spiced Chickpeas

Ok, I’m warning you. The pictures won’t do this recipe any favors. It’ll never get linked up on tastespotting, or another photo driven recipe website.  But don’t let that stop you. This stuff rocks. Is it a stew? A soup? … Continue reading

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