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On Grief and Baking

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In November, my 35 year-old niece died suddenly and unexpectedly, and it has been devastating for our family–especially for my three young nephews (her children). I, a childless woman of a certain age, find myself raising three young boys as we grieve and navigate our new normal. I find that baking or cooking can be a soothing way to navigate…

The Spice of Life: Moroccan-Spiced Carrots

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As far as vegetables go, carrots often get the short end of the stick.  Typically relegated to the space on the plate reserved for boring side dishes, they’re neither flashy nor as comforting as, say, mashed potatoes.  Really, if simply cooked and undressed, carrots can be downright underwhelming.  I’m not…
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Oldie But Goodie: Southern Chocolate Tart Recipe

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Thanks to last summer’s blockbuster The Help, a movie based on the novel by Kathryn Stockett, there is no shortage of chocolate pie recipes floating around and, once again, Southern culture–more specifically–Southern food is at the forefront. In the movie, scandal surrounds a ‘secret ingredient’ in the chocolate pie. I won’t spoil…
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Zucchini and Black-Eyed Pea Fritters

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I’ve never been much of a meat eater–certainly not for moral reasons; it’s just never been a huge part of my diet.  For the past 6 months or so, my kitchen cupboard has been overflowing with beans, peas and lentils.  Do chickpeas trade on the stock exchange?  If so, I need to…
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Warm & Fuzzy Baked Oatmeal

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Ever since I was a kid, I have loved oatmeal and I’m not talking about that processed, over-sugared cardboard that comes in the little store-bought packets.  I’m talking real oatmeal–precious rolled oats that require real cooking.  Friends hate to be around me when I eat oatmeal because I like the…
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Season’s Eatings: Pumpkin Pudding

Lately, all of my cooking has been in preparation for and celebration of autumn.  From soups to squash, my kitchen has been filled with the warm, fragrant scents of seasonal cooking and–while savory dishes are great–a little dessert never hurt anyone.  And, really, who can resist the familiar, comforting taste…
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On Grief and Baking

In November, my 35 year-old niece died suddenly and unexpectedly, and it has been devastating for our family–especially for my three young…

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