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I'm a Fun-gi
Mushroom are one of those foods that are loathed and loved in equal proportions. I, myself, am a lover, an ardent admirer, a jealous...
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Bringing Home Boon with Uncle Boons Lamb Laab OR...How I Held My Nose and Learned to Love Fish Sauce
I love laab (or larb or lahb or laap). The fatty meat cut with tangy dressing, fresh herbs and a good shock of spice can warm you up on a...
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Homemade Holidays-Seasoned Salts & Jalapeño Honeys
I love homemade gifts. As a child, I was an absolute master of the homemade present. I mean, weren't we all the mini-Picassos bestowing...
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Cheers to the Christkindlesmarkt, an Acceptable Place to Get Drunk in Public During the Holidays
I've spent a few family Christmases in Europe and one of the great joys of a European Christmas is the Christkindlesmarkt. Strung out...
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Let's Roll - Almond Cinnamon Streusel Rolls
Part of my bid for a more fulfilling Christmas this year includes more holiday baking along with more homemade gifts, learning Christmas...
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All Hot and Jalapeño'd
This sweet/hot suspension of crunchy jalapeños in spicy syrup makes for the ultimate addition to any meal. Drizzle it on veggies and meat...
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Pass the Pimento Cheese Please!
Pimento Cheese has been a staple of Southern picnics and porch lunches since the 1900’s but was relatively unknown to this California...
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Get Stuffed: Home Sausage-Making
My husband and I both love sausages! German landjager and weisswirst and leberkase, North African Merguez, Croatian Cevapcici, Spanish...