Month: August 2006
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Oh, so good
Justin and I each have our own favorite side dishes: I love mashed potatoes, while Justin adores roasted veggies with browned butter sauce. Occasionally when I’m making the week’s menu, I’ll ask him if he has any requests…he often says, “roasted vegetables!” So this meal made us both happy. To go along with the sides,…
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Just checking in…
Aaaahhh, the weekend. It was a busy one, with lots to tell you about, but today I feel like doing a list, so here it is. 1. Justin and I worked all day on Saturday on various home-craft projects. The photo above is of our bedroom wall…I found the “Beautiful Conifers of Canada” print here,…
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Mail!
Hooray for swaps! My far-away friend Laura and I decided to do a handmade cookbook swap, with a few of our favorite recipes inside. She sent me the package above…just look at all that beautiful paper! I tried very hard not to tear it as I was unwrapping, because it is just so gorgeous. Laura’s…
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Hello?
Internets? Are you still there? We’re still here, doing a whole lot of nothing. It’s been so hot that cooking seems like torture…turning on the stove heats up our little house like a space heater. So there are no new recipes to share, as we’ve been mostly snacking on sandwiches, cereal, and other such non-cooked…
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Cooking School: Spain
The cooking class last night was a lot of fun…despite slightly cramped quarters and loud neighbors, Lindsay and I were able to learn a bit more about Spanish cooking. The chef, Paul Schunder, gave anecdotes about the time he spent in Spain, and demonstrated several recipes. First up was Patatas Bravas, crispy potatoes with hot…