Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Soft, chewy, flavorful, and just plain delicious. These Whoopie Pies are the perfect way to dive right into the flavors of the Fall season. Filling […]
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The Empty Seat
Family meals hold a special place in our hearts. For the past 18 years, we’ve made the effort to gather together at least once a
Summer Transitions: Food and Family
The past 6 weeks have been filled with a parade of celebrations, starting with 2 May birthdays and Mother’s Day, culminating this past week with
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Refreshing Hearts of Palm Ceviche
This refreshing hearts of palm ceviche has great flavor and texture — that is works well for both hot and cold dishes. Perfect with fish,
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Getting Back in the Swing of Things: Wine Tasting at Murphy-Goode
On a recent visit to Murphy-Goode Winery’s tasting room in Healdsburg, CA (Sonoma County), I felt a wave of relaxation come over me, and I
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Espresso Custard-Filled Donuts
Donuts: 2-1/2 tsp active dry yeast 2/3 cup whole milk 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 2 tsp salt 3 eggs 7 Tbsp unsalted
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Easy Homemade Espresso Powder
Used in a lot of baking recipes (cakes, brownies and frosting) as well as sauces, espresso powder is incredibly easy to make. We even use
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Food Stories: Lessons from the Pandemic
Food tells a story about how we live. My food story is varied, and I often find myself wallowing in my own memories . .
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Flavorful Pasta with Chickpeas
Chickpeas are a delightful addition to pasta, and when paired with this mildly spicy red sauce, you’ll have a full-flavored pasta dish that can be
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Eating Down
Last week, when the kids were searching the pantry, bread box and the fridge for something to eat, they just stood there, staring. They knew