One of the reasons I’ve been so scarce lately is that I’ve taken up urban gardening. It started as a way to cope with quarantine and it ended up being a new hobby/pseudoprofession after the pandemic kicked most writers out onto the street. I’ve turned our little suburban plot into a food jungle, and the
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I decided to try my hand at making up a steak rub, more out of curiosity than anything. Despite not really knowing what I was doing, it turned out really well. I’ve already shared some with a friend, and I can confirm that it’s as amazing on steak as it is in a scramble. The
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My old recipe succumbed to the fate of the internet and is no longer accessible, so I wrote it up properly (finally). Despite having and using this recipe for years, I still haven’t taken any good photos of it, so please pardon the marginally relevant stock photo. Buffalo wing dip has been a staple of
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This recipe is quick, easy, and an absolute crowd-pleaser. It makes enough to feed four with leftovers, and the sauce is a perfect, creamy blend of sweet and salty. Be sure to purchase the canned coconut milk from the Asian food aisle and NOT the stuff in the carton that you put in your cereal.
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Hello, readers! Long time no recipe, and for that, I apologize. This summer came at me like a tsunami, and I’ve been trying to keep afloat. I’ve been learning how to beekeep, living in a house without air conditioning, dealing with family matters, and, most relevantly, learning how to forage from the abundance of plants
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My friends keep asking me for this recipe, and every time, I swear I already wrote it up. This time, I’m definitely, absolutely, 100% actually writing it up! It’s a crowd-pleaser, a friend and family favorite, and a personal go-to dinner. The recipe does feature an unusual product, and that product does make a huge
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It’s been a bit of a hectic month, so I’d like to start of by apologizing for the unexpected hiatus. I’ve been working at a local community garden, and it’s been in the 90s+ here all month. On top of that, the home AC is busted, so when I’m already hot and exhausted from work
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I like to make birthday cakes for my friends when they’ll let me. Some don’t want the pomp and circumstance, but for those who do, I like to go all out. This year, one of my good friends asked for a carrot cake, and I was determined to deliver. This recipe makes enough for a
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When it comes to chili, you eventually reach a point where you feel like every “new” recipe is just a reiteration of one you tried three months ago. I know I’ve reached that point, so I decided to try something different: No tomato. The main reason this recipe ended up in my pot is that
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This twist on my standard sourdough loaf was suggested by my husband, and so far, everyone who’s tried it has asked for more! It smells amazing when it’s baking, it tastes amazing in your face, and honestly, it’s probably the best flavor combo I’ve tried yet. If you don’t have your own sourdough starter, learn
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