Author Archives: Carol

Think Outside the Shell

  Escargots + Risotto = Escargotto (cute, eh?!) I have nothing against eating escargots out of their adorable little shells or from one of those almost as adorable little ceramic dishes made for that sole purpose, but it’s easy to … Continue reading

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Givings & Misgivings

 Do I dare donate these foods to the hungry?   One lazy Saturday morning recently a Boy Scout rings the doorbell. He and his troop mates are canvassing the neighborhood collecting canned goods for a feed-the-homeless drive. He’s polite and … Continue reading

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Measure For Measure

Know what makes me crazy? A lot of things do actually, but close to the top of the list is a recipe that reads, “Take the juice of one lemon…” Can you imagine the difference in flavor between a salad … Continue reading

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Mr. Cabbage Buys a First-Class Ticket to Decadenceville

Last week’s blog entry on cabbage drew interest from people who wanted to know how to give it the bacon and maple treatment. Here’s the recipe I devised… Bacon Maple Cabbage Makes 8 servings The Internet has loads of variations … Continue reading

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Cabbage Gets a Spring Makeover

“Arrright, Cabbage! Your days in this bin are numbered!” “Nooo, Mr. Carrot. Listen to me, Mr. Celery, just ’cause I ain’t a member of the Mirepoix Gang don’t mean I ain’t got no place here!” (Yeah, I know. I really … Continue reading

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