Category Archives: Kitchen Adventures

Simple Corn Salad

Posted on June 13, 2016 by msw blog

Laughter comes in the most unexpected places. Opening my freezer, there was another bag of frozen corn. I immediately called my brother and asked him how he made corn salad. We happily bickered like most siblings, but in the end … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Meets Liquor

Posted on June 11, 2016 by msw blog

The beautiful stalks of bright red rhubarb caught my eye. I just had to pluck one and place it in my basket, even though I know rhubarb was not my thing. Then again, I honestly don’t know the last time … Continue reading →

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Tarragon Meets Chicken

Posted on June 6, 2016 by msw blog

I noticed that my tarragon needed pruning as I headed out for my morning run, but didn’t have time to do it right then and there. Sacrificing my run time was not an option. I, however, firmly believe that if … Continue reading →

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The Restaurant Critic’s Wife Meets Pasta

Posted on May 26, 2016 by msw blog

L, a great colleague, handed me the book The Restaurant Critic’s Wife by Elizabeth LaBan. L informed me that I had to toss my ridiculous rule out the window and read the book to the very end. Opening the book, … Continue reading →

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White Beans meet Soup and Backyard Dreams

Posted on May 21, 2016 by msw blog

This is the perfect warm your bones meal on a cool, springy day. The roasting of the vegetables will generate just enough heat that you won’t have to cut your furnace back on. I invited my spouse to grab our … Continue reading →

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