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Valentine’s Day

I just happen to have today off for Lincoln’s birthday (it’s weird, I know). Not complaining at all, it was so nice to sleep in, especially since it’s windy and rainy out today –  the perfect weather to stay home and cook for my Valentine. Despite the dreary weather, my orange tuilips sure brighten up the house. …

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Quinoa – Take II

Several readers mentioned that they preferred white quinoa over red. I decided to pick some up during my last grocery shopping trip. I went with a package of Eden Organic Quinoa. I wasn’t sure what I was going to make with it until I stumbled upon an article in my February/March 2011 Fine Cooking magazine. “Go for the grain” …

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Whatever with the football, bring on the food…

I spent the majority of Sunday morning and early afternoon in the kitchen making food to bring to a Super Bowl get together. I decided on two kinds of cookies and a macaroni and cheese recipe from Food & Wine magazine. Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies These cookies were more like raspberry “chapstick” cookies… I’ll explain. I had …

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