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Christmas Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Posted on January 6, 2011 by michelle

This salad (and dressing) is one of the simplest things I make on a regular basis and also one of the most requested, especially for big get-togethers with family or friends. I love that. Easy, fresh, nutritious and beautiful. I did … Continue reading →

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Weekly Menu Plan, 1/5 to 1/11

Posted on January 4, 2011 by michelle

Happy 2011! It’s the time for thinking back on the past year and looking forward to the next, usually with a few goals in mind. I have yet to sit down and really do this wholeheartedly, but I do have a … Continue reading →

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Weekly Menu Plan, 12/27 to 1/4

Posted on December 27, 2010 by michelle

We’re all feeling much better around here and are back to eating regular meals and menu planning (hurray!), so we’ll be making some of those lentil and squash recipes we skipped from the last menu plan. This is my husband’s last … Continue reading →

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Weekly No-Menu-Plan, 12/21

Posted on December 21, 2010 by michelle

It seems that a stomach bug has hit our household, so at least half of last week’s menu didn’t get made and won’t see its way to our table for at least a few more days. My husband made some chicken … Continue reading →

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Weekly Menu Plan, 12/15 to 12/21

Posted on December 15, 2010 by michelle

This week’s menu centers on what’s in abundance in our pantry: lentils, beans, rice and squash. I’m pulling out the beans and lentils for two reasons – one, we have a lot of them and might as well use them, especially since … Continue reading →

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Weekly Menu Plan, 12/7 to 12/13

Posted on December 8, 2010 by michelle

Last week and this week are a bit of crunch time here. My husband just had finals on Tuesday, is working several full days this week and has his doctorate program applications due next week. And we are also thinking … Continue reading →

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Cabbage and Noodle Salad with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Posted on December 4, 2010 by michelle

I really love our farmshare. I love how it has forced us to eat more vegetables and how it has introduced me not only to new vegetables but also to new dishes, recipes and types of foods I would not … Continue reading →

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Weekly Menu Plan, 12/1 to 12/7

Posted on December 1, 2010 by michelle

Happy December! It’s the month of Advent, and for our family, that means preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus. With the extra activities making our schedule a little more full, we are planning to use lots of food from … Continue reading →

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Turkey and Asparagus Pie

Posted on November 28, 2010 by michelle

     When I went off to college, I went through my mom’s recipe collection and copied down some of my favorites as well as some that sounded wonderful even though they weren’t part of our normal family fare. This recipe is … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving (yesterday)!

Posted on November 26, 2010 by michelle

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving full of friends and family and good food. We certainly did. But although I enjoy a good meal as much as anyone (obviously, since this is a food blog), I like to … Continue reading →

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