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Muffins, Demystified
A glimpse into the chemistry of baked goods and an experiment with {Butternut Squash Sourdough Muffins} with {Caramel Swirls} and {Crumble Topping} There comes a liberating moment in every cook’s...
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Don’t Feel Awful About Falafel!
Fending off April showers with {Homemade Falafel}, {Tzatziki}, and {Smoked Paprika Eggplant Wraps}, and the secret of the Mediterranean Diet Due to a communal Northwestern selective amnesia, every...
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Spoonfuls of Sustenance
What’s so wise about wisdom teeth, and what to eat after they’re gone: {Asparagus, Potato, Leek Soup with Meyer Lemon Oil} and {Baked Brown Rice Asiago Risotto with Spinach, Yam, and Almonds} Last...
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Southeast by Northwest
Wacky weather, and heat wave-inspired down-home cooking, Oregon-style : {Baked Cauliflower and Cheese}, {Vegetarian Baked Beans}, and {Purple Slaw} This weekend produced two record highs: one in...
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Flavorful Flowers
Summer’s bouquet of delicious blossoms, including {Nasturtium Salad}, {Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms}, and {Lavender Lemon Scones}, and a tour of the edible anatomy of a plant Flowers have spent millions...
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Waste Not, Want Not
The geology of candied fruits and syrups, with {Candied Meyer Lemons}, {Candied Quince}, and {Triple Lemon Cupcakes} I recently received a gift of two homegrown Meyer lemons from a family friend in...
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Preposterously Perfect Poached Eggs
Our foray into backyard chickens, and the most amazing {Poached Eggs} on {Wilted Spinach Salad} with {Champagne Vinaigrette} There’s been so much excitement around these parts that I almost forgot to...
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Coming Up Cauliflower
How I got on board with cauliflower’s comeback thanks to {Cauliflower Tagine with Romesco and Capers} I blame cocktail party veggie trays for starting me off on the wrong foot with cauliflower. There...
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The Truth Behind Blue Raspberry
An accidental experiment in kitchen chemistry leads to blue (then red) {Raspberry Swirl Cake} Place your bets: what color is the raspberry cake on the inside? I recently had a birthday, and because I...
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What if the Fountain of Youth is Made of Yogurt?
All the ways yogurt might save your life are just more reasons to make {Beet Yogurt Spread} From the picture, you might guess this post is going to be about beets, but you’d be wrong. While those...
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