After surveying the goods from my Pantry Makeover last week, the item I was most excited to use was the red lentils.  Source Having recently enjoyed Mama Pea’s Spicy African Peanut Soup, I knew what a hearty texture and unique flavor these little red discs can lend to any recipe. In addition to their merits [...]

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The past few days have been filled with holiday cheer and plenty of sweets to accompany it. This afternoon was occupied by our annual cookie-baking bonanza. While waiting to leave for the airport yesterday, I made Ellie’s Double Chocolate Pudding Pie. And finally, my favorite beefcake arrived last night. Cookies, pie, and “cake,” oh my! [...]

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As I mentioned yesterday, I enjoyed a blissfully long trip to Trader Joe’s yesterday. Once again, I stocked up on old favorites but also discovered a few new treats. Among that sizeable haul, I am particularly amped about a few items: Baby Beets. I love beets, but I don’t like all the hassle rubber gloves [...]

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