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Spaghetti with Sardines, Lemon, and Anchovy Breadcrumbs

Lila, my youngest sister, loves burgers, chocolate, and ice cream. She’s turning 9 this August. But most of all, that girl loves cheese. One night, when she was younger, I walked into the… Read More →

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We Bought a Pasta Maker

On his dad’s side, Danny’s ancestors are from Italy. Sicily, I’m told, and I believe his father still has relatives living there. That’s where the name Valentine comes from of course. Maybe this… Read More →

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Simple Roasted Apricots

I came home the other day with a bounty of fruit. Rhubarb, local blueberries, cactus pear, peaches that ended up topping a cake, and fresh apricots. The lovely orange apricots I’m more familiar… Read More →

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Gimlet

Hi from Miami! This was my drink of the week before heading down Alligator Alley to visit family this weekend, which started with a surprise Lila pick-up after school. Those are the best.… Read More →

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Quick Ratatouille with Goat Cheese + big news

This blog’s name was inspired, of course, by the movie Ratatouille, which charmed me with its story, music, and message that anyone can cook. There was really only one recipe to feature today… Read More →

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Lentils with Kielbasa

More lentils this week, and I like this dish even better than the last one. Lentils with kielbasa takes just an hour to cook in one big, heavy pot. This one forced me… Read More →

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Roasted Figs with Goat Cheese, Thyme, and Honey

Lately I’ve been working on a project that I’d really, really like to tell you about. Soon! It’s definitely something related to the blog, and we can talk about it in a week… Read More →

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Celeriac and Lentils with Hazelnuts and Mint

This vegetable — gnarled, hairy, and tough — looks like something related to the mandrake. Bright green stalks with leaves like parsley sprout from the top as if only to remind you that hey, this is… Read More →

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Five Things

I’m still tan and happy from the long weekend, and we’re already up against another weekend. I just discovered my new favorite beer, but apparently it’s seasonal and now I can’t find it.… Read More →