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Spaghetti

The text read “Bringing a friend home- what’s for dinner?” I took a quick at the island, peeped in the pantry, and looked in the fridge. I saw mushrooms that needed to be used, defrosted meatballs, and a half a … Continue reading

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What the Hell is Romanesco

Walking through market I couldn’t believe Romanesco was 3 for $1. I happily picked two. When I turned to finish my shopping a gentleman asked me “What the hell it is?” I replied “It’s a hybrid of a cauliflower and … Continue reading

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Basil Pesto with Orzo

I wanted to call this post “The Beautiful Domino Effect”, but one thing I learned about blogging is food posts deserve food names. Tonight’s dinner came into place as I noticed that the basil was going south. I then spotted … Continue reading

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What the Hell is a Daikon Radish

Opening my very last Imperfect  Produce box, I spotted a daikon radish. I admit I can’t recall ever seeing or trying one. Believe me, I would have remembered, as it looked like some sex toy. Growing up below the poverty … Continue reading

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Roasted Asparagus Soup

    I am sure the conversation went something like “We’re having asparagus soup for dinner. Can you please toss the onions and peppers in the oven before you leave?” However, when I looked in the oven, I found asparagus … Continue reading

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