Living in Baltimore, MD taught the husband and I a few things. We learned how to rely on public transportation. We discovered how to start over in a new city as a newly married couple. …
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MM: Simple Rainbow Chard
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The Journey of Beef: Farm to Freezer
WARNING: This blog post contains some graphic photos. “This magical, marvelous food on our plate, this sustenance we absorb, has a story to tell. It has a journey. It leaves a footprint. It leaves a …
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MM: SNAPy Lentil and Barley Soup
Many moons ago, I took a challenge. I chose to spend a week eating on a SNAP budget (and my husband was forced to participate by default). We learned a lot that week. We had to …
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MM: Tofu and Peanutty Quinoa Bowls
My husband and I have been together for exactly 5 years and last night he told me something I never thought I would hear come out of his mouth. “Is there any more tofu?” My …
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MM: Odds and Ends Veggie Soup
I was stumped this morning. It’s Monday, I said to myself. What will be my Meatless Monday recipe for the week? For the past several weeks I’ve had a backlog of things I’ve made, photographed, …
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MM: Heavenly Hummus
Happy New Year! I hope your 2013 ended sweetly and your 2014 started with a bang! The husband and I “swept out” 2013 with a great group of friends at our house. My favorite part …
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MM: Sweet Potato Bars with Chocolate Chips
I once worked at a terrible job. Everyone has days when we don’t want to go to work. I had months of days I didn’t want to go to work. I used more sick days …
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MM: Cheesy German “Spatula”
Once upon a time, I visited my German friend. We drank coffee, walked around her city, and cooked. It was awesome (minus a little back injury thanks to some icy stone steps). And I have …
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Meatless Monday: Pomegranate and Pecan Fall Salad
It’s that time of year again! Thanksgiving dinner and holiday parties with that little request–please bring a dish to share. Someone I know is fond of saying, “Sharing means caring” which makes this holiday request …
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Blueberry Bars
In the 1950’s a good wife was always an hour away from having a delicious roast beef dinner on the table in case the husband invited the boss and his wife over for dinner. At …