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Fast Forward to Berries and Cherries: Strawberry Dark Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

When Brad and I decided to move to California from New York, the question was posed, “will we miss having seasons?” As far as weather goes, the Bay Area has a pretty consistently mild climate that could be considered “seasonless” … Continue reading…

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Jun 11, 2013
Filed Under: DessertFruitSummer
Ingredients:StrawberriesCream
Tagged: Cold Food for Hot DaysIce Cream

Warm Welcome: California Date and Carrot Salad

While the rest of the country was watching the Super Bowl this past February, Brad and I were hurtling across the desert of Southern California at 70 miles per hour – a pace we had been keeping for most of … Continue reading…

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Mar 27, 2013
Filed Under: SaladWinter
Ingredients:NutsCarrotsDatesArugulaPepitas
Tagged: CaliforniaRoad food

Sesame and Ginger Chicken Soup

It’s been quite some time since I’ve shared a recipe on this website, but if there was ever a dish for a comeback, this fragrant chicken soup is it. If you’re like me, and are trying to ween yourself off … Continue reading…

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Dec 29, 2012
Filed Under: FallMeat, Fish and PoultrySoupWinter
Ingredients:MushroomsCarrotsChickenDaikon RadishesGingerGarlicSpinach

Perfect Together: Asparagus and Chives

When Brad and I designed the WordPress theme for this website, I drew those little asparagus in the top corner to celebrate the season. It’s hard to believe, but the asparagus have sprung again and an entire year has already … Continue reading…

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May 22, 2012
Filed Under: Pasta, Risotto and GrainsSidesSpring
Ingredients:AsparagusChives

Spring Brunch: Eggs in a Nest

Spring is my favorite time of year for eating eggs fresh from the farm. The chickens are feasting on grass and bugs galore and you can taste all the new growth and life in their rich golden yolks. Between the … Continue reading…

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Apr 30, 2012
Filed Under: BreakfastEat Your GreensSpring
Ingredients:EggsSpinachGreensPotatoChivesGoat Cheese

Bootleg Farm Finds: Farro Fettuccine with Wild Mushrooms

A few weeks back my friend Margie invited me to the Old Field Farm Bootleg Buying Club. Old Field Farm is a 160 acre farm in upstate NY that explores the relationship of art and agriculture. This was not your … Continue reading…

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Mar 15, 2012
Filed Under: FallPasta, Risotto and GrainsSpringWinter
Ingredients:MushroomsPeas

Cooking at High Altitude: Amanda’s Green Chili Stew

A few weeks ago Brad and I headed west to spend some time with his family in Colorado and to embark on what has now been deemed our second annual ski trip with Amanda and Alec – Amanda being Brad’s … Continue reading…

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Mar 07, 2012
Filed Under: Meat, Fish and PoultrySoupWinter
Ingredients:PorkPotatoesChili Pepper
Tagged: Travel

A Salad to Celebrate Citrus Season

For the most part, I’m more or less a locavore by habit, especially when it comes to produce. But Northeast winters are long and one can only eat so many cold storage apples. As February rolls into to March, fresh, … Continue reading…

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Mar 01, 2012
Filed Under: FruitSaladWinter
Ingredients:OrangesCitrusFennelCilantro

Adventures in Duck Ragu

I’ve made this ragu twice in recent weeks. It’s all part of my efforts to cut up and eat whole animals, and my friend and farmer Ray Bradley has been kind enough to hook me up with some very nice … Continue reading…

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Feb 14, 2012
Filed Under: Meat, Fish and PoultryPasta, Risotto and GrainsWinter
Ingredients:DuckTomatoes
Tagged: Butchery

Breakfast with Brad: Oatmeal with Peanut Butter and Maple Syrup

One of the best things I ever did was marry a man who cooks breakfast. This is not the first time I’ve sang praise to the Thomason household morning routine – back in June I shared Brad’s recipe for what … Continue reading…

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Feb 12, 2012
Filed Under: BreakfastWinter
Ingredients:Peanut butterOatmealMaple syrup
Tagged: Breakfast with Brad

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