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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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Caprese salad meets Salumi (cured meats)

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I came across this great post on how to put a twist on the classic caperse salad. My first thought was were is the meat?  Then I thought  what if  caprese salad and…

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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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Asparagus Gremolata (asparagus with herbs)

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I thought I would fancy up the title, as asparagus and herbs sounds bland. There is NOTHING bland about this dish. It deserves the “fancy” name gremolata, but don’t fear. Gremolata is…

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Sugar Snap Peas : Garden Fresh

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My garden is in full on bloom and my trellis is literally raining snap peas. Here is a simple, quick cook version. I am also sharing five more very different way to eat…

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