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Roasted Veggies

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The other day I was mulling over what exactly I do in the kitchen, and decided to break down, by percentage, my time per task. Here’s what I came up with: 30% washing dishes 20% chopping 15% stirring 10% fretting if … Continue reading

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Roasted Chicken Soup

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Next to Yak, my other “go-to” protein is Rotisserie Chicken.  I love that grocery stores roast chickens.  The BEST idea grocery stores came up with next to the self-scan! Need a quick Chicken Salad?  Throw on some roasted chicken. Need … Continue reading

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Roasted Carrots and Sweet Potatoes

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  I am an auto-eater – a term my family developed to describe mindless, endless snacking that you do even when you’re not hungry and don’t like what you’re eating. It’s done solely for the love of chewing, and feels … Continue reading

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Pumpkin – Garden to Table to Garden

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I love it when I can use everything, no waste!  This is the case with this beautiful pumpkin.  I was the lucky recipient of two freshly grown pumpkins from my friend Lois.  She planted them and watered them and loved … Continue reading

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Turkey and Vegetable Cobbler

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  You already know how much I love the Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook, right?   Well, as the weather starts to cool off at night here in Colorado, I’m back in the mood to bake something hearty and … Continue reading

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Kale Chips

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    I’m super lucky, because I’m heading out on a Mexican vacation at the end of this week. My pale, sallow, vitamin D-deprived Seattle-living self is heading to Mexico, I can’t wait!   BUT. I’m a woman, I’m a … Continue reading

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Easy Bruschetta

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  My dad is coming over for dinner tonight and I wanted a quick appetizer to serve him. I love baguettes and wine on a saturday afternoon.  As I was dunking bits of baguette in olive oil seasoned with sea … Continue reading

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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Wow! I didn’t think I liked Brussels Sprouts until I ate these.

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