Month: January 2014
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Sunday Funday
Today I really meant to start packing for the big move. However, I really needed to go to Jo’s Chili Cookoff to support my F&D team! Ned and Joel cooked up venison chili with garam masala. Twas quite delicious. I decided to have a beer to celebrate the occasion. I’m not really a beer drinker,…
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Goodbye, lovely kitchen
So we’re moving. Our lovely rental home is up for sale, and rather than wait to see whether the new owner will renew our lease, we decided to find a new home. And we did! We’re moving to a cute little apartment in the same neighborhood, with a super-tiny kitchen and walk-in closets, and most…
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On a Friday
This morning there was ice. Maybe a bit of snow. Austin slowed to a stop, because we are unprepared for any weather other than hot. Roux was unfazed by it all. He sat on my phone, as usual. I think he’s trying to hatch something. I had chai with a bit of milk and read…
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The Great Pantry Challenge of 2014
It’s so wonderful having talented friends. My friend Logan, who was cool enough to go to culinary school in Italy, can make a three course meal out of leftovers. Seriously. So we have all this food in our pantry/fridge/freezer, leftover from parties, chef supplies, ambitious farmers’ market trips, etc. I was a bit overwhelmed with…