Bake a Cake
For centuries, cakes have been used to mark occasions from religious holidays to weddings, birthdays, and other life moments. Whether they are enjoyed as part […]
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The End . . . or The Beginning
While back-to-school time may herald the end of the summer, it is the Labor Day weekend that drives the nail into the coffin. No more
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Cuban Drinks
It’s hot in Cuba, and we found lots of drinks to quench our thirst along the way. Below we’ve shared our favorites, from coffee
Our Cuban Food and Farm Adventure
The bees were buzzing, the birds chirping, and the blur of the yellow and orange butterflies swooping to the flowers surrounded us as we made
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Ode to My Husband’s Darkly Fried Chicken
A few years old, I found this today, National Fried Chicken Day. My heart sinks, and a weary numbness comes My sense, what a mess
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Celebrating Earth Day in the Kitchen
The first Earth Day, held on April 22, 1970, heralded an emerging consciousness of the impact our day-to-day activities had on the environment. Since that
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A Time of Renewal
Spring has arrived and with it, one of my most favorite holidays of the year: Easter. In addition to its religious significance, for me, Easter
Breakfast: Dressed in Style
Breakfast in our house is a communal affair. Whether it is a simple bowl of cereal on weekdays, or our pancake (or waffle) breakfast on
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Today’s Lesson: Peruse Your Old Recipes from Time to Time
If you’re anything like me, you’re stuck in a
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Perla Negra – Naturally Delicious Coffee from Costa Rica
Earlier this week, I received a delivery of coffee from Dillanos Coffee Roasters out of Sumner, WA. It happened to be a delicious coffee –
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