Category Archives: Nutrition

Having A Vegan Moment

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  What We Had For Lunch Today Every now and then, I make something so simple and so satisfying that I am blown away. Lately, the best things I’ve tasted have all been vegetarian, and more to the point, vegan. … Continue reading

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September Fruit Fest

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A Fall Fruit Baking Bonanza As a single person, I rarely baked for myself. What would be the point of making mounds of lovely treats that I couldn’t (and shouldn’t) possible eat by myself? Yes, of course I could make … Continue reading

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The Curious Case Of Cucumbers

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  Making The Most Of A Retiring Vegetable I love cucumbers. Fresh, crisp, slightly bitter, even more slightly sweet, they have a refreshing calmness about them that provides balance and contrast for bolder flavors. I use them mainly in salads, … Continue reading

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Seasonal Savory Sauces For Almost Anything

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Cross Humus With Pesto For Magical Mixtures A few months ago, a friend gave me a recipe for an utterly addictive dipping sauce. Apparently an Oregon restaurant makes something they call Yumm sauce that has sparked many cooks to try … Continue reading

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