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Fresh Corn Cakes

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
I eyed my coworker, smiling and walking through the youth garden with arm loads of corn. Behind him was a trail of kids with various vegetables. My coworker stopped at our patch…

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Grocery Shopping

“Our lives mostly consist of unremarkable events, but maybe the mundane things are also suitable as an epitaph” – David Shrigley I shared this article (Food prices are falling. How are shoppers benefitting by Candid Choi) in my ageing out … Continue reading

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Kids meet Corncakes

I eyed my coworker, smiling and walking through the youth garden with arm loads of corn. Behind him was a trail of kids with various vegetables. My coworker stopped at our patch and cheerfully said, bring some vegetables, we’re making … Continue reading

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Pick three ingredients and three words and let’s eat!

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 have for dinner.” I thought what an inventive … Continue reading

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Parmesan Gratin, with a Side of Appropriate Boundaries

“Rich, creamy, and cheesy potatoes smothered in heavy cream and parmesan goodness are sure to be a hit.” That is the nonchalant statement I made the other night to a young woman who was new to the house. I had … Continue reading

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