Category Archives: Food

Happy 4th of Fireworks

Posted on July 4, 2012 by

Le sigh, in my town the only thing that happens in early July is that little fireworks buildings pop up in parking lots, are stocked with explosives and for a solid week there are pops and crackles at all hours. … Continue reading →

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Lentil Soup

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

Okay, after 4 batches now I am confident to post my version of this lentil soup recipe (found here) with my step by step pics. Here’s the ingredient list: 2 medium yellow onions 2 cups red lentils 8 cups or … Continue reading →

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Summer Fruit

Posted on June 18, 2011 by

Summer is back and I finally made it back to the Farmer’s Market this weekend. Here’s what I picked up: There you go! $19 for a ton of fresh local fruit and peppers. I’ve already made one smoothie and portioned … Continue reading →

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Day 3 – New Dishes

Posted on December 3, 2010 by

I love fresh fruit and vegetables in the summer and try to incorporate them in every meal. Frozen and canned come second to fresh but sometimes a mix is necessary. Most days I do a salad like this one: but … Continue reading →

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Day 2 – Breakfast is Served

Posted on December 2, 2010 by

If I had a nemesis, it would be breakfast. It is just so difficult for me to fight my way out of bed in the morning (especially with an 80 pound dog who tries to sit on me) not to … Continue reading →

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Bulk Buying and Cooking for Singles

Posted on October 30, 2010 by

There are some great sites out there lauding once a month cooking which usually involves large casseroles, piles of waffles and pancakes and a quantity of food that is staggering to me. And yet I have a Costco membership I … Continue reading →

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Summer Freshness

Posted on July 31, 2010 by

I hate to keep harping on this but… it’s summer! It’s warm outside, the days are longer and there is so much freshness. Not just produce but flowers are blooming, lawns are freshly mowed and soon the back to school … Continue reading →

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Signs of Summer

Posted on July 15, 2010 by

Time for picnics (and picnic baskets), watermelons, pools and vacation! I don’t think I’ll be taking time off this summer, I just picked up a major freelance job that’s keeping me on my toes. Thankfully nothing can tear me away … Continue reading →

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Fourth Food

Posted on July 4, 2010 by

I’m not a big holiday girl but I do try to take advantage of the sales that surround holidays. When it comes to the Fourth of July that means fresh produce! Like corn 7 for $1.00, fresh strawberries and raspberries, … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Furlough Day

Posted on June 30, 2010 by

Whew, today was exceptionally busy day. I’ve got 4 articles to write for the newspaper, baking to do, books to read, and photos to edit. This morning I drove to Placerville to pick some produce: and ended up with 10 … Continue reading →

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