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Bluth’s Original Frozen Bananas

A few weeks ago we were stopped at a red light when I looked over and saw three of them. Never-nudes. Tobias Funke was right. There must be dozens of them! Seeing these… Read More →

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A Weekend in Austin

We spent a long weekend in Austin watching friends get married and hanging out with my college roommate, Kay. She picked us up from the airport and we drove by Franklin Barbecue around… Read More →

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That Time We Brewed a Belgian Tripel

It was a sunny, beautiful Saturday about a month ago as my friend Jessica and I set up for Women’s Brew Day. Tents were already pitched outside of Southern Brewing in Seminole Heights… Read More →

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Pflaumenkuchen (Yeasted Plum Cake)

There are too many recipes I bookmarked in Luisa Weiss’s memoir, “My Berlin Kitchen,” which I went out and bought about as soon as I could. Besides her lovely blog, that beautiful book… Read More →

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Blackberry and Meyer Lemon Gin and Tonic

I doubt I’ve ever ordered a Gin and Tonic at a bar, but Danny makes sure to always have some tonic around the house for this classic cocktail. This week we found Meyer… Read More →

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Caramelized Pears with Vanilla Syrup

On morning walks around my neighborhood it becomes very clear that people are eager for Halloween and the rest of the end-of-the-year holidays. The fake blood, beware vampire signs, and skulls have been… Read More →

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White Bean Ragout with Toast

Here’s a recipe for weekend lunches. Toasted bread with a cheese crust is topped with creamy white beans and tomatoes in a light sauce. Fairly simple and light but filling, this white bean… Read More →

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Five Things

Friday! Hope you have a good one. We are attempting to make that Tartine bread this weekend after spending the last 20 mornings feeding our starter. This won’t be the easiest project, but… Read More →

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Vaca Frita

Getting this recipe over the phone would not have been possible. The women in my family, particularly my Mom, my Tia Romy, and my Abuelita, cook by instinct and experience. To get one… Read More →