Category Archives: Kitchen Adventures
The Cocktail
The cocktail is a creation — not just opened and poured, not just cracked and chugged, but composed, right there on the spot.Its very nature requires intentionality, and that’s a good thing: Mindless drinking, like mindless snacking, can be a … Continue reading
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Tagged cocktail, cocktails, creative, culinary challenge, drinking, framers market, garnish, happy hour, herbs, ingredients, liquor, mindfulness, mindless, mixologist, simple syrup, special occasion, strawberries
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Object of Affection
My cast-iron pans remind me of my grandmother. She used them for all her cooking, and I like to think they were the secret to all her good meals. They were the first thing I bought for my own kitchen … Continue reading
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Tagged cast iron, Childhood memories, cooking, generations, generosity, history, kitchen, life lessons, love, Meal time, memories, secret
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Charcuterie
Is it possible to pack a charcuterie spread and without the cheese getting as sweaty as you? Here’s what you do. Marinate the salami and Manchego with olive oil, black pepper, Marcona almonds, and lemon zest. The olive oil keeps … Continue reading
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Tagged Charcuterie, chocolate, Dip, farmers market, feast, fruits and nuts, healthy eating, inspiration, olive oil, picnic, snacks, sweaty, wine
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Real Life of an MSW 