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What the Hell is a Cactus Pear?

I looked at the little ugly fruit. Not one to have food remorse, I tossed one in my basket. Unloading groceries with my spouse, he held it up and laughed “You bought one sad prickly pear?” I smiled, “Yes- culinary … Continue reading

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Linguine with Chanterelle,Shrimp & artichoke hearts

I know the rule- NEVER grocery shop when you’re hungry as it leads to buying more food… but we are all guilty of it on occasion. I recently found myself much in need of grocery shopping after the snow storm. … Continue reading

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Spiced Shrimp and Chickpea Salad

I came across this blog post and thought yummy, I need to make this winter be damn. Which I did it, but I warn you- nothing about my salad is South African. I am a firm believer in using what … Continue reading

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The Rosemary Conversation

“Excuse me, you’re the garden teacher?” I turned to a tap on my shoulder, and saw a woman looking at me with what my students and clients called RBF (resting bitch face).  I pulled out my headphones, smiled, and asked “Am I … Continue reading

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Real Life MSW Meets Real Simple Magazine

What better way to kick off my summer playing tourist then by going to a farmer’s market and meeting the people behind my favorite magazine. The Real Simple tent was set up at the start of the market, and the … Continue reading

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