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kohlrabi three ways
The most marvellous thing happened last Wednesday: my Vegetable Husband arrived! No, I didn’t tie the knot – especially not to a turnip! (Though let’s be real, I’m over the moon for the brassicas.) I...
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arbitrary blog challenge (ABC): cook an entire CSA in one meal
Last Wednesday I got a certain bee in my bonnet, an urge to cook everything in my Vegetable Husband CSA basket in a single night. It was inspired by the basket’s arrival, an already-full fridge, and...
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when you visit your grandparents in late summer
…and your grandfather is a lifelong farmer, prepare to leave with several pounds of tomatoes and peppers, his favorites. And handfuls of jalapenos. But while you’re kicking around in the dusty field...
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Gingery Bok Choy Soup with Fresh Shiitakes
So, can we just talk about how amazing this gingery bok choy soup with shiitakes is? It is so good. I made it the other night when I was feeling just plagued by bok choy. I mean, I was irritated with...
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Smoky Eggplant Chili
Perhaps you’ve noticed that I’ve been really into writing recipes lately. Well, here’s another, for a scrumptious, silky, smoky eggplant chili. I decided to make eggplants the star of tonight’s dinner...
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recent food and frolic
Today’s blog title is inspired by The Jolly Fox, a new blogfriend with a beautiful site that you should visit. I like keeping up with her because she posts pretty pictures of ambitious food I’m usually...
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VeganMoFo 2012: Cookbook Challenge: The Vegetarian Meat and Potatoes Cookbook
Ok, so this post is kinda about this cookbook and kinda about everything else that’s been going on. You know, like all my other posts? Seems I can’t just zero in on a cookbook – I have to talk about...
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Catching Up: Part One
Hey New Year. Guess I’m a bit late introducing you to Crack the Plates. Oh well! Better late than never! Sadly, my resolutions did not include blogging more often or making fewer super-long posts, so...
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Catching Up: Part Two
Heya, this is part two of my giant January catch-up post. Get started with Part One here – especially if you like cats. There are so many cat pictures. Monday January 13 I woke up early to make a...
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