Category Archives: Kitchen Adventures

What the Hell is Indian Eggplant?

The miniature eggplants with their vibrant royal purple hue caught my eye. I knew I had to try them, but how the hell do you cook Indian eggplant? A quick Google search led me to the New York Times, where … Continue reading

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Simple 3-Ingredient Recipes

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
Name three ingredients?” No, it’s “Name three words”. I was looking back and forth between the group, when a kid leaned into me and said, “They’re trying to decide on what to…

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Green Beans Meet Homemade Take Out

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
? Looking at the beans in my garden, I was reminded again that another summer is passing me by and I have not learned canning. I dream of these fresh beans. They…

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Fried rice Showdown

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
Does one ever get too old for siblings competitiveness and the “I bet you can’t” and “I dare you” challenges? It was the last day of my brother’s visit. We were casually…

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3 Bs: Bisque , Business and Backyard

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My spouse texted me today to inform me he was going to put away the patio furniture.  I wanted to have one meal on the finished deck. I know the weather is changing, but we…

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