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Braised Hosta Shoots
Cooking from Your Flower Bed (Without Feeling Like a Weirdo) Yes, you can eat hostas. I’ve written about it over at my day job. And frankly, I’m a bit surprised that more people haven’t jumped on this bandwagon. Hosta shoots are delicious and tender. They’re likely growing right outside your door, and they taste like Keep reading →
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10-Minute 4-Ingredient Feel Better Chicken Soup
I found this recipe through a friend of a friend decades ago. I won’t bore you with the back story because nobody likes a chatty food blogger, but let’s just say it’s become a staple in my house when someone is feeling unwell—usually me. When you’re by yourself, and you get sick, there’s no one Keep reading →
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Easy Dried Orange Peel & How to Choose the Perfect Orange
As someone who enjoys cooking and sipping crafty cocktails, I like to have dried orange peel on hand. From marinades to fancy garnishes to my homemade mulling spice blend, I go through one or two cups of dried orange peel a year. I’ve given up on storebought orange peel because making your own at home Keep reading →
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Mom’s Amazing Rhubarb Custard Pie
Every winter, I reach a point where I just can’t look at another bowl of butternut squash soup or a heavy pot roast. The thought of eating one more ‘comforting winter dish’ makes me want to scream. After months of gray skies, cold weather, and heavy food, I’m aching for fresh produce. I want something Keep reading →
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Easy Springtime Rhubarb Bitters
When spring rolls around, and you find yourself with a bit of extra rhubarb on hand, whip up a batch of these homemade rhubarb bitters. Your next whiskey sour or martini with a twist will thank me. Unlike many bitters recipes, with an ingredient list as long as your leg, these are a great foray Keep reading →