We had a lot of chicken leftover from Special Roast Chicken night. Inspired by one of my new books, India Cookbook, I decided to take the chicken & change up the flavor profile. Ingredients: - leftover chicken, skin on - 1 cup of lentils, soaked for 30 mins, then drain - 1 cup of basmati rice, soaked for ...
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My 2011 resolution was to start composting food scraps & yard waste, and I'm happy to report that in 2012 I'm still going strong! It took a bit of research to figure out the best composting method for me. Since I live in an area with quite a bit of wild-life as well as a ...
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Last week I poured over my new cookbooks for a little 2012 inspiration. A recipe from the Food52 Cookbook showcased a fabulous breakfast polenta w/ almond meal & blueberries. Since I had all of the ingredients in my cupboard, along with a few extras, I gave it a whirl. Polenta w/ Blueberries adapted from the Food52 Cookbook, ...
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The holidays & 2011 are coming to a close. This season was full of thoughtful & generous gifts (books, prints & kitchen tools galore!) as well as our first family holiday trip to New York. I'm really excited to dig into my books, mortar & pestle, and new knives. My husband surprised me with some fablous ...
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Thanksgiving is less than a week away! Though I won't be hosting, I'm still ordering a bird and will blog about all the fun ways to utilize turkey and other side dishes after the big dance. To find inspiration I poured through some of my favorite cook books and magazines. And just today, I dove into ...
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