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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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Five Things

(1) Danny’s parents have a cabin in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, which I hope to visit sooner rather than later . Maybe next July. In the meantime, I have these treats. I’d… Read More →

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Olive Oil Granola with Coconut and Cherries

Last month’s batch of overcooked granola is forgotten. Here is a sweet olive oil granola with slivered almonds, cashews, and coconut chips, all toasted and coated in honey and cinnamon. Dried cherries, figs,… Read More →

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Shrimp Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Bell Pepper

For a long time, Danny wanted a wok. I resisted. Space in the kitchen and pantry is limited, and a wok won’t stand for being stuffed somewhere in a tight closet. Would we… Read More →

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Spicy Tuna Pasta Salad with Chopped Vegetables

Radishes don’t make an appearance around here very often, but their crunch backed up by crisp sugar snap peas and sliced cornichons are part of what makes this tuna pasta salad worth sharing… Read More →

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Pico de Gallo

I did something bad. We had our first dinner party, and against better judgment, I served dishes according to recipes I hadn’t made before. Several, actually. Pico de Gallo. Guacamole. Summertime roasted tomato… Read More →

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Lemon-Basil Fizz

Chef Michael Symon has easily become a favorite thanks to his show, Symon’s Suppers, on the Cooking Channel. He’s more laidback than a lot of other chefs on TV, and his laugh and… Read More →