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Ode to Turkey Meatloaf

Meatloaf for dinner again? I feel like that’s what people say and think when they hear meatloaf. I don’t know that I ever thought that. And I most certainly think of it as a treat now. Alas, I don’t get … Continue reading

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Gluten Free Girl Hugged Me

Does that mean anything to anyone else besides me? Yes, THE Shauna James Ahern, or to the gluten free world: Gluten Free Girl, hugged me. ME. Okay, this post is about the gluten free world, not a recipe, not even … Continue reading

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Nicoise Salad

So I know this guy who volunteers at Green Gate Farm every Saturday. This week he asked me to make him potato salad for a party so I said, “sure if you bring me the potatoes.” So he did. A … Continue reading

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Chocolate Pudding to please them all

The idea of tofu instead of something does NOT sound so appealing to me. Tofu for vegan mayo, tofu to make sauces, tofu to make fake cheese. I don’t know, it just goes along the same lines as the hippy … Continue reading

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Nutella-Cream Cheese Frosting

I could eat a bowl of this frosting. Well, maybe not really but it was quite tasty. I think it go well on a more delicate cake next time since it’s really rich and creamy. Also, I was concerned at … Continue reading

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Shopping at the HEB and Making Friends

Earlier this week I was in the bulk/”healthy” section of the Hancock Center HEB. There was a woman making faces at the Gluten Free section and mumbling to herself. She laughed when she saw me notice her. I minded my … Continue reading

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The Neighborhood Table: an introduction

It’s finally happening. I’ve been dreaming of a supper club for some years now. When I was in undergrad my mother and sister (and me when I was in town) were in “girl food”. It was amazing. It was a … Continue reading

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And Chicken Soup Part III: Not really soup

This is still part of the chicken soup series because it came about FROM the leftover stock. However, it is not actually a soup. While I can eat soup twice a day for weeks on end, I have been told … Continue reading

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Pasha Bean and the Berry Jar

Today I am working from home so that I can keep an eye on the beast (aka my dog Pasha Bean). She has chewed her way out of every cone, life preserver, crate, leash, collar, everything that is supposed to … Continue reading

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Chicken Soup in 3 Ways Part II: Caldo de Pollo

Yes, caldo de pollo is chicken soup. However, the first day we had it old school Jewish grandmother way and today we have it old school Mexican grandmother way. And I love it. Technically, you’d start the broth in the … Continue reading

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