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Breaking the Fast: Apple Coffee Cake
I am, admittedly, not the most serious Jew you’ll ever meet. I love celebrating the holidays, the culture and the food, but I am certainly not deeply religious. Every year on Yom Kippur, I fast, but not necessarily to atone … Continue reading
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Peanut Soba Noodles and a Confession
Well, make that two confessions. The first: I’m not a great cook. I like food, but I don’t always know what to put together, or have the patience or skill to use the right techniques. I certainly don’t know how … Continue reading
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A “Grate” Idea (In Theory)
On my to-do list the other night: baking a batch of my favorite chocolate “crinkle” cookies to take in to work. I had all the ingredients in stock, or so I thought. I had almost exactly enough sugar, but unfortunately … Continue reading
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My Perfect Summer Meal
There’s nothing I love more in the summer than panzanella with a nice glass of white wine. I discovered this Italian bread salad a few years ago, and I look forward to the weather getting warm every year so I … Continue reading
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Cookie Time
Gather round you friends of mine, I’m Pretty Green Girl and it’s Cookie Time! Sorry, had to throw a little Troop Beverly Hills in there. One of my favorite movies of all time! Who remembers it? I’m actually trying to … Continue reading
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Like Butta
Here’s proof you can reuse anything – four ways to reuse your butter wrappers. I love it! It never even occurred to me, but they are perfect for greasing a pan, separating hamburger patties and more! Thanks to bestgreenblogs for … Continue reading
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I Gave Peas a Chance…
And they exploded all over the microwave. Keep reading for the details. Seriously, though, I got a bunch of fresh peas from my CSA last week, and have made some absolutely delicious meals with them. Despite what some of my … Continue reading
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Passover-Inspired Quinoa Porridge
I’m celebrating Passover this week, and it’s been rough! I’m actually not very religious – I consider myself a “cultural Jew,” meaning I enjoy the traditions and celebrating holidays with my family, but I didn’t grow up going to temple … Continue reading
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That’s Hot (Fudge)
A few weekends ago, it was my turn to host book club. Usually whenever I have parties, everyone brings an appetizer, and I am left with a ton of food. Not necessarily a bad thing, but I thought this time … Continue reading
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Daylight Savings and Dinner
I am loving the time change! Although I wasn’t too psyched this morning (why can’t they do it on a Friday night so we have time to get used to it?), it was so nice driving home from the gym … Continue reading
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