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NOTE: the images in this feed have been downsized or removed for copyright reasons. To see them in their unmodified state, please view the original post by clicking here . We are not big sliced bread eaters.  Though you will definitely find many baguettes making their way into our kitchen.  The reason we aren’t into sliced bread, is because, we haven’t found any that really makes us want to eat a whole loaf.  Bread should be like sex;  you want more and more! Recently, Lenny was... Read Full Story

NOTE: the images in this feed have been downsized or removed for copyright reasons. To see them in their unmodified state, please view the original post by clicking here . We been enjoying a few rainy days this week, which meant it was time to make some comfort food.  Besides getting my baking groove back, (more about that soon) I was really into making polenta.  I love polenta as it is a filling addition to vegetarian meals. Polenta is a staple in our pantry and I adore using it in place... Read Full Story

NOTE: the images in this feed have been downsized or removed for copyright reasons. To see them in their unmodified state, please view the original post by clicking here . Confession – we sucked at our yearly cleanse this year.  We started strong;  then we crumbled.  It started with a little glass of wine, then meat, then baking!  We became addicted to these cranberry scones .  That is the problem with keeping packets of frozen cranberries in the freezer;  it is kind of like the devil... Read Full Story

NOTE: the images in this feed have been downsized or removed for copyright reasons. To see them in their unmodified state, please view the original post by clicking here . Nutella is a guilty pleasure, and one that does not make an appearance all that often at our house.  To be honest, I do not think I have ever bought a container of it.  Usually we enjoy it when we are wandering the streets of Paris.  It is the perfect afternoon pick-me-up while jaunting around town, in and out of museums... Read Full Story

NOTE: the images in this feed have been downsized or removed for copyright reasons. To see them in their unmodified state, please view the original post by clicking here . Nutella is a guilty pleasure, and one that does not make an appearance all that often at our house.  To be honest, I do not think I have ever bought a container of it.  Usually we enjoy it when we are wandering the streets of Paris.  It is the perfect afternoon pick-me-up while jaunting around town, in and out of museums... Read Full Story

NOTE: the images in this feed have been downsized or removed for copyright reasons. To see them in their unmodified state, please view the original post by clicking here . I adore our friend Maggie, and one of the things I adore is that she always seems to find new and exciting foodie items.  Recently she reached out to us and was wondering if we would be interested in playing with some Morris Kitchen Syrups .  I had been dying to try out their syrups in our cocktail creations, and could... Read Full Story

NOTE: the images in this feed have been downsized or removed for copyright reasons. To see them in their unmodified state, please view the original post by clicking here . Being a regular reader, you know that I don’t usually post recipes that match up with “current” events.  Well, that may change, if I can get my cooking act together!  HA! It has been one of those days.  I have been wasting the afternoon, looking through food blogs, peeking at Tastespotting, and what have I found?  Great... Read Full Story

NOTE: the images in this feed have been downsized or removed for copyright reasons. To see them in their unmodified state, please view the original post by clicking here . Now, that we are working from home more often, I am always looking for quick and easy lunch ideas.  I don’t want to rely on making sandwiches, salads or just soup;  a little variety would be nice.  Lentils are a great go-to legume when your body wants something healthy, warm and filling.  As well they make a great addition... Read Full Story

NOTE: the images in this feed have been downsized or removed for copyright reasons. To see them in their unmodified state, please view the original post by clicking here . A New Year!  New Beginnings!  And for a home-chef, that means a Clean Pantry!  In our case, it is a new pantry to boot.  This is the first time in our adult lives, that we actually have a pantry.  Remember our tiny 20 sq. ft. kitchen?  We only had one big cupboard, which kept all of our pantry items, as well as dishes... Read Full Story

NOTE: the images in this feed have been downsized or removed for copyright reasons. To see them in their unmodified state, please view the original post by clicking here . The other day as I was driving to the market, I got to thinking about how most people adore summer time produce.  While all those heirlooms and juicy berries are sexy, I think musky root veggies, hard squash and juicy pears and apples are just as appealing.  I have definitely been taking advantage of all that winter has... Read Full Story