Month: June 2005
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Roots
Every now and then, it’s nice to remember where you came from. I came from a little town in New Mexico, where I lived with my mom and dad, my sister, my brother, and my grandma. My grandma lived with us until we moved to Texas, and she taught me so many things. I learned…
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Blast from the past
When I was just starting to mess around in the kitchen, years ago when I was still in college and thought that Parmesan cheese only came in a can, I received a Better Homes & Gardens cookbook from Justin as a gift. I thought it was beautiful. My mom always had one just like it,…
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Want some chili?
Justin is always quoting that line from some old movie (maybe Mr. Mom?). Maybe someone out there knows that line, too. Last night I made chili and cornbread for the premiere of “Girls’ Night…starring Leti and Crystal.” We’ve decided to get together once a week and hang out. Last night included eating a delicious dinner…
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Soup in the summer
Last night I made this soup for dinner, along with hummus, tomato, and avocado sandwiches. It was fabulous. I had made it before, but I’ve been avoiding it because it requires an hour of roasting for the vegetables, which turns our little apartment into an oven. Yesterday I braved the heat and made the soup,…
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Food Find: Celestial Seasonings Teahouse Chai
Ohmyga…this stuff is so good. I’m not a big hot tea drinker, but recently at the B&B I noticed a guest stirring milk and honey into their breakfast tea. It looked yummy. I’m pretty picky about tea flavors, but I do love chai. I think it reminds me of the calm and stillness after a…