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Is it time for Pasta Primavera?

April 20, 2012

I think it is time! I am still working on being more mindful in the daily celebration of my meals, and what better way than to pay more attention to the seasons and the bounty of produce the one upon us now signals. Positive psychologists have identified mindfulness as one of the ways by which we […]

What’s there to decide about Cinnamon Rolls?

February 14, 2012

I made a decision earlier this year. A new year’s resolution in fact: to learn how to work with yeast. So far, I have made pizza dough, naan, and these here cinnamon rolls. I’m doing pretty good! I realized though the decision to follow through on such a resolution has required me to make a […]

Is it important to drink organic Cranberry Carrot Ginger Juice?

January 15, 2012

I was sick throughout the first week of 2012. But I still had to go grocery shoppping, and I went harboring in my heart grand plans for a hearty, chicken soup. I rolled into the produce section, with a sore throat, stuffy nose, and that dragging “I feel sick” fatigue, seeking out onions, carrots, celery, and […]

Would you like to discuss Ginger Pear Crisp?

December 16, 2011

I have been doing some baking, so I would love to talk about the Pumpkin Cream Cheese muffins I made last week! Or perhaps Cranberry Orange Sour Cream muffins are a preferable topic. Or maybe Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles, or what if I tell you about Ginger Pear Crisp? Well, actually, what I want to […]

In what other season would it feel so right to make Cider Baked Apples?

November 13, 2011

I had this spontaneous inspiration to make some baked apples one night earlier this week, and I think this gorgeous tree across the street had something to do with it. Though I dont think I have ever made baked apples before, for some reason, that’s what I envisioned when I saw the apples sitting in my fruit basket. […]