Delicious Thanksgiving Turkey

Nov 12th, 2009

15 lb turkey — I went for the natural one at Whole Foods, which was going for 99 cents/pound.  They even defrosted it for me and kept it chilled until I needed it. 1/2 stick of butter 1 large onion 1 apple 1/2 lemon 1/4 cup of apple cider 10 dried sage leaves, or a [...]

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My house smells like dirt (in a good way)

May 8th, 2009

Coming back home after eight days away I am hit by one particular fact: my living room smells like dirt.  No, I can’t blame my husband for letting things fall to pot. The kids are in one piece and the house is still standing.  The house smells like dirt in a good way.  Forest path [...]

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Eggplant layers

Sep 12th, 2008

I am a new lover of eggplant. I never could stand the stuff growing up, but I tried this yummy appetizer at Grandma’s house and came home determined to replicate it. I think I came pretty close. It would work sliced small as an appetizer, but I served it in big pieces for dinner. Ingredients: [...]

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