Category Archives: cooking

2011 Challenges: Check-in

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

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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It’s that time again…

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

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 by

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 by

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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Jam #1: Strawberry Fig Balsamic Jam

Posted on June 5, 2011 by

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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Food Culture

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

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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Staples and Meal Planning

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

One interesting thing about this Madeline Island challenge has been re-thinking the way we shop, the pantry we keep.  I like a deep pantry, and Melli’s more of a “use it up” girl.  We’re learning how to split the difference, … Continue reading →

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We’re on the island…

Posted on January 22, 2011 by

Ever since our August vacation to the Apostle Islands, Melli & I have talked about doing a “Madeline Island Month”  – a month where we live as closely as possible (shopping/cooking-wise) as we would if we were living on a … Continue reading →

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2011 Challenges

Posted on January 11, 2011 by

I don’t really do New Year’s resolutions, but I do like challenges… books, movies, cooking, canning, whatever. This year, I’m really inspired by projects I watched over the past year: Can Jam, Kitchen Diaries, and all the great food that … Continue reading →

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Happy Belly #1: Plum Jam Tart

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

I had a knitting group (read: cool women I know who like good food, good conversation, and may also like to knit) coming over today, and wanted to bake. Like, not a huge tray of macaron bake, but something tasty. … Continue reading →

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