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Spring Tease
Apparently, we’re back in Winter again. Spring was nice, it lasted oh about 12 days. I made a lovely arugula salad and some strawberry shortcake in honor of the warmer weather and I even took a little vacation.
And then, blink! It ended. That was it, folks. Now it’s raining and cold. Easter was… dreary. The heater is on and the cat is napping next to the vent. I haven’t seen the sun in about 36 hours and I’m all bundled up in my down slippers and a big chunky sweater.
Rather than sit by the window and mope while the rain knocks the blossoms off the cherry trees across the street, I thought I ought to do something constructive, like cook. Well really it was that I felt like eating, since I was hibernating and all, so I broke out one of my favorite cold-weather recipes and filled my apartment with the smells of sage, onions, and squash. Continue reading
On so many holiday buffets, the veggie dish invariably seems like the afterthought. With all those show-stopping side dishes — creamy potatoes, tangy cranberries, crumbly cornbread, and savory stuffing — who’s gonna get all excited about carrots and Brussels sprouts? … Continue reading
Last week I finished Term 2 of business school and suddenly found myself with time on my hands. So I’m back in the kitchen… cooking, eating, making a mess, and generally having a good time. Today was a dark and … Continue reading
