After walking by CELERIAC, aka celery root, for years at the supermarket, I finally bought one. I had no idea what the gnarly…
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I discovered the Greek bread salad, DAKOS, a couple of summers ago, while vacationing on the tiny island of Paros, Greece. Ralph and I…
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winter ratatouille with french de puy lentils – dad
by Michelleby MichelleWednesday morning my phone rang… I ran behind the ambulance into the hospital’s loading bay. “You’re not allowed in here.” “You’ve got…
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salads and vegetables
roasted beet and candied clemetine salad – you can’t plan magic
by Michelleby MichelleAfter all the making merry of the Christmas season, I find myself craving salad. Not the chopped iceberg lettuce, white tomatoes and…
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I love it when I discover an easy technique for delivering perfect results, every time. If you’re anything like me, steamed rice…
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family/life/lovepuddings/mousses and custards
panettone bread pudding – the light of our life
by Michelleby MichelleShe laid him on an unmade bed while I sat on the floor steadying my arm against the wall. Watching him through…
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Making biscuits or, let me rephrase that, making tender biscuits can be challenging. Too much flour, milk or kneading will make them…
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caprese salad on a salt lick
by Michelleby MichelleFrom the bottom of my heart, happy new year! I’ve recovered from my après Christmas emotional roller coaster ride and I’m wide open…
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It’s inevitable. No matter how hard I try to avoid it, every year, the bottom falls out of my cozy, homey Christmas…
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cranberry horseradish sauce – amazing with cheese and paté
by Michelleby MichelleI had no idea Ralph and I have been living such a quiet life. Having our daughters home for the holidays happily…