Monthly Archives: September 2010
Calabrian Green Tomatoes: Success!
After a week and a half of waiting, it was finally time to unwrap my little tomatoes! They smelled a little funky (thanks to the garlic), but looked right on. I drained them, transferred them to a colander, and gave … Continue reading
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Pane Crostoso (Crusty Bread)
I love everything about making bread. It’s alive, it smells great, and I get to punch it. (Take that, dough.) I like that it requires patience, elbow grease, and intermittent attention. Maybe when I have children running circles around my … Continue reading
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Spaghetti Squash with Homemade Alfredo
Spaghetti squash—what a neat vegetable! It’s low in calories, easy to make, and a nice alternative to pasta. And, if you’re like me, that whole low-in-calories thing means you can justify covering it in something like homemade alfredo sauce. The … Continue reading
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Homemade Pesto
I go through phases of condiment obsession. Years ago, I was putting Swedish mustard on and in everything. Recently, I’ve been finding a million and one uses for Greek yogurt. Somewhere in between, it was pesto. One kind of pesto, … Continue reading
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