Category Archives: Kitchen Adventures

Pork Loin meets Dry Rub

Posted on March 1, 2016 by msw blog

It’s March, and it my house that brings two major culinary challenges 1) plant two fabulous gardens, 2) clean out the freezer. Today I randomly pulled out pork loin. Ingredients: 2 lb. fresh pork loin ¼ c. kosher salt ¼ … Continue reading →

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Black Beans Meet Soup and Marketing

Posted on February 22, 2016 by msw blog

  I have always felt the best way to make black bean soup was with dry beans- none of that canned stuff. Therefore, I found myself in my local grocery bulk section. I was surprised that packaged beans now came … Continue reading →

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Potato Soup, with a Side of Seasonal Food Talk

Posted on February 16, 2016 by msw blog

I found myself again with a group of kids, all wondering what to make for dinner on $10. Apparently my orange tomato soup was a major hit and was way better than the stuff in a can. My suggestion this … Continue reading →

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Watermelon Meets Liquor

Posted on February 12, 2016 by msw blog

Today, in the dead of winter, I spotted green globes of summer goodness at my produce stand. I had to purchase one. The cashier smiled and said “great for booze, huh?” I smiled and informed him I was thinking gazpacho. … Continue reading →

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Acorn Squash Two Ways

Posted on February 10, 2016 by msw blog

When I opened my pantry, two acorn squash rolled toward my feet. Picking them up, I admired their beautiful orange spots. My spouse assured me they were good, but informed me they shouldn’t sit in our pantry much longer. Needless … Continue reading →

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