Fettuccine Alla Buranella

September 20, 2011

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Our family has learned to honor synchronicity…when things seem to be falling into place, we go with the flow. I had some recipe magic last week that just made my day! Our friends were coming to dinner to plan our May trip to Italy, and of course an Italian menu was called for. I went […]

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Braised Swiss Chard

September 15, 2011

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When I told my Mom about this recipe, she sort of winced, and said “Really?” Yes, Mom, really.  This recipe is fantastic. My husband and I LOVE this side dish. It is so easy, healthy, and delicious. My weekly CSA box from Be Wise Ranch often includes Swiss Chard, and I finally figured out my […]

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Northwest Purple Plum Chutney

September 11, 2011

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My mother, Virginia Tedrow, has been making this chutney for years, and giving small jars away to lucky friends at holidays. It is the most delicious I have ever tasted, and such a hit with the Thanksgiving turkey. We have a plum tree with round purple plums, and they work fine also. I consider this recipe […]

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Indian Chicken Curry

September 8, 2011

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I have read that people have a genetic disposition to love or hate cilantro…and I think the same might be true of curry! My sisters and I grew up adoring the 50’s version of this dish in suburban Chicago, which was a white sauce flavored with curry powder and a can of tuna, served over Uncle […]

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Snap Pea Salad with Pancetta

September 1, 2011

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The 1956 edition of Betty Crocker’s Picture Cook Book introduces the salad chapter with this encouraging suggestion: “A different salad everyday makes your meals healthful and gay!”  We’ve come a long way baby…The only greenery in most of these  was a lettuce leaf cup to hold the hearty fillings. Two of my favorites…the 24 Hour […]

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Mexican Chicken Casserole

August 28, 2011

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An event that everyone faces at one time or another is Moving Day; one of the best opportunites to offer your support with a gift of a hot dinner. Everyone involved will be exhausted, stressed, and starving. Something spicy and satisfying like this Tex-Mex casserole along with a green salad would do the trick. Chips and salsa or […]

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Curried Couscous & NYC

August 25, 2011

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I moved to New York City after college with my two very close friends, Joya & Liz. We lived on Hudson Street in the West Village in this tiny but fantastic apartment. We were three California girls in our early twenties trying to figure out how to be grown-ups in the big city. Needless to […]

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A Little Sunshine

August 23, 2011

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The mornings have been so gloomy here in San Diego. I hope the wise words below help light up your morning (or, whatever time of  day you are reading this.)   “Unless we think of others and do something for them, we miss one of the greatest sources of happiness.”                        – Ray Lyman Wilbur   “Twenty years […]

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Fresh Corn Quiche

August 19, 2011

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One of the best meals to bring to a friend is a savory baked quiche.  The varieties are endless, it can travel in a disposable pan, and may be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner.  When our family was deep in shock the week we lost Jimmy, my sweet friend Fran brought us a large […]

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Hot Toddy

August 17, 2011

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I have a summer cold and have been coughing and moping around for the past few days. Getting a cold this time of year just feels so wrong. My husband also seems to be getting sick (uh-oh, man cold alert!) To soothe our sore throats and lift our spirits, I made Hot Toddies after dinner […]

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