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Training time 2012!

Posted on January 6, 2012

I haven’t set any goals for 2012 yet, but I’ve been thinking about them a lot over the last few weeks. I’ve made some plans, but nothing is nailed down beyond a couple of race registrations. Here’s the thing: I … Continue reading →

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2011 Challenges: Check-in

Posted on December 28, 2011

I suppose it’s now or never, w/ respect to checking in on progress from my 2011 recipe challenges. Refining existing recipes: Ciabatta – I’ve given up on this one for now. I’m not a great bread baker right now; probably … Continue reading →

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next in the knitting queue…

Posted on November 9, 2011

Malabrigo Fiddleheads #1 Originally uploaded by chickeninthewoods

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It’s that time again…

Posted on November 8, 2011

It’s no secret I can be a a little obsessive about activities/hobbies/interests/whatever. It’s ok, I’m chuckling, too. In the space that derby and gardening and canning now occupy have passed a laundry list of things studied and practiced, halfway to … Continue reading →

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Travel and food

Posted on November 6, 2011

I’m definitely a foodie, and trying new restaurants is one of the things I enjoy most about traveling. But the downsides to a trip full of restaurant meals are many:  it’s costly, the food is often rich and served in … Continue reading →

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Soup weekend!

Posted on November 6, 2011

Every so often, I crave a weekend of total kitchen immersion.  Something good on the stereo or a movie on the iPad, windows open, and the smell of fresh-cut vegetables and spices. With fall finally here, I was excited to … Continue reading →

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Cilantro Pesto w/ Garlic Scapes

Posted on June 9, 2011

Just going to the kitchen to make a drinky drink, that’s all I was doing. No cooking.  Well, and maybe I’ll look around and see what I can make for melli when she gets home late from work. 10 minutes … Continue reading →

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Jam #1: Strawberry Fig Balsamic Jam

Posted on June 5, 2011

First jam-making day of the season!  The market haul was a little pitiful, unfortunately; I wasn’t careful and ended up bringing home almost a quart of bad berries along with the good.  LESSON LEARNED.  Always look at what you’re buying, … Continue reading →

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Canning Season Approacheth!!

Posted on June 1, 2011

One of the things I promised myself I’d do in 2011 was to blog creative projects more consistently!  The kitchen hasn’t been terribly busy yet (with the exception of some herb pestos), but with jam season coming quickly, I’m re-reading … Continue reading →

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Food Culture

Posted on March 25, 2011

One of the things that intrigues me about our wide-ranging attitudes and habits around food and nutrition is how people approach cooking or preparing food at home.  I often wonder how we foster that part of our food culture, especially … Continue reading →

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