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Eating Locally

2011: The Year of No More Garbage

Happy 2011 to my friends and blog-readers!  After rolling thoughts around in my head for a few days, I thought it was time to hop on, give a shout and say hey...

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Patty-Pan Squash, Who Knew?

Have you ever bought, grown or eaten a patty-pan squash?  We discovered them a few years ago, and enjoy them on and off.  What I’ve always particularly liked about them is their...

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Farmer’s Market Plunder

Every Saturday morning through mid-October, we have a super fabulous local farmer’s market in downtown Appleton.   The whole market is local vendors- local producers and farmers and artisans, and I just love...

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Blueberry Spice Jam

Every year, when the blueberries arrive, we end up with more and more berries.  We’ve discovered we love having blueberries on hand.  They store in the freezer with very little trouble- seriously. ...

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Tender Shortcakes From Dorie

With the recent boom of strawberries in our home, one thing that I decided I had to make this year with the bounty was Strawberry Shortcake.  I know that Andy has always...

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Strawberry Muffins

These may be better than the blueberry version I usually make.  Holy cow are these good!  These are today’s breakfast after a second trip to the strawberry patch.  I’ve now got 19...

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Lightly Bruleed Strawberries & Cream

I was hesitant to share this idea at first.  I mean, I swear I’ve seen it somewhere- either someone on TV made it or I’ve seen a recipe for it.  It’s so...

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A Simple Summery Snack

Although, it really isn’t summery here right now- but maybe for those of you managing the heat, this will be perfect for you.  Last night it was about 55 degrees and wet...

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Dreaming Of Spring

*sigh* Two weeks ago I was still glad it was winter food-wise. There are still soups, stews, and braises to be made, and I’m just not ready for grill food. Recently though,...

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