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Favorite Turkey Chili
Can you fall in love with a market? For me, it began [bleep] years ago with a high school English assignment. I chose the option to illustrate a song with photos and needed to find a merchant who would “roll his awning down” in a proxy Morning Morgantown. When morning comes to Morgantown, … Continue reading
Sloppy Chuck Sandwiches—All Natural & Easy!
Everyone can use a little help in the kitchen. In a pinch, even an Earth Mom like me may resort to those little packets of various-food-helper mix. But every time I buy one, I wince at the price, especially if the main ingredient is salt or flour. And don’t even mention the chemical ingredients I … Continue reading
Old Fashioned Stuffed Peppers (Better Than Mom’s)
The first frost hit southeastern Wisconsin last week. I really can’t complain. The rest of the state, unprotected by Lake Michigan, lost tender crops much earlier. As a last farewell to summer, I decided to stuff the final bell peppers (using some of my grass-fed beef) for a lovely welcome-to-fall dinner. My mother used to … Continue reading
Beating the Heat: Pot Roast From an Improvised Summer Kitchen
This summer is one for the record books. With extremes of heat and drought across the country, the living is anything but easy. I am happy to be living in Wisconsin where things are less brutal, but I do have one serious concern. I am addicted to cooking–and cooking heats up the house. I have been … Continue reading
Simple Mussels in Wine
Mussels in Wine is one of my favorite foods. Typically served as an appetizer, it is substantial enough to work as an entrée. I used to indulge this way often. Go out to dinner, order an appetizer, stay thin and happy. Who could feel deprived with seafood, wine and garlic melded in front of them? … Continue reading
Cheese Fondue 451: Save Our Gruyere
I have always been a serious cheese lover. With my Wisconsin birthplace and Danish heritage, it was practically fate. So when I came across the American Cheese Society on facebook, I was delighted to friend them. All was well until I came across a cautionary tale about a possible ban on raw milk cheeses including … Continue reading
Ahhh… Grilled Ahi
After the holidays, Wisconsin winters slow down. The partying fades, the gardens grow dreamlike, and dinners may be a simple menu of warm soup and muffins. With no urgency to consume or preserve the last of the harvest, it is the perfect season for discretionary indulgences. One of my favorite winter pleasures is an annual … Continue reading
We’re Cooking with Cherry Tomatoes
Since I have been subscribing to CSAs for approximately 15 years, I have a clear understanding of what my vegetable strengths and weaknesses are. The late summer bounty can be both a joy and a challenge and I have found that one of my weaknesses is clearly and surprisingly… cherry tomatoes. Although delicious, my kids won’t … Continue reading
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