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Elevated Weeknight Sandwiches
I have a problem. Just like Oprah, I LOVE bread. I love freshly baked loaves of sourdough, French baguettes, nutty 12-grain loaves and even crumpets. I cannot resist sweet breakfast bread loaves like cinnamon swirl or cranberry nut. If I enter a grocery store and that freshly-baked-bread smell hits my nose, I am a goner. I set myself up for a failure of self-control last week. I had to give blood for a routine doctor visit, and it was a fasting blood draw. Since I was in the neighborhood, I thought I would swing by Trader Joe’s. Having not had proper breakfast, I fell hard for the bread isle. It…
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Instant Pot Yogurt
One of the reasons I decided to add an Instant Pot to my list of kitchen gadgets was the appeal of having a yogurt maker. I had seen yogurt makers in kitchen and cooking catalogs, with their cute little individual cups. I did covet those, but the Instant Pot won out for all of it’s extra capabilities. Some of you may be wondering why on earth I would want to make my own yogurt when there are so many varieties available in grocery stores these days. Well, I like yogurt. Greek yogurt, French yogurt, Australian style yogurt, etc. But I have always had this elusive memory of the taste of…
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Ode to the Sandwich
We take sandwiches seriously in our house – very seriously. When done correctly, a sandwich can be a balanced meal. Pair it with a salad or cup of soup to make it even more satisfying. My love of sandwiches comes from my family. I learned early in life that the best sandwiches are built with loving care, lots of toppings and dripping with juicy tomatoes. The goal should be to get a taste of each layer in every bite. Go big or go home. Good bread is the foundation for a sandwich masterpiece. I love sourdough, but rustic whole grain is right up there, too. You can also decide to…
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Cheaper (& More Delicious) Chicken
Let me start this post by saying, I have come a long way in my relationship with meat in the kitchen – specifically preparing it, and even more specifically preparing chicken. When I was much younger, I would have to leave the room, gagging with much drama, while my mom cut up chicken meat, pulling off the skin and extracting bones, etc. I did NOT want to see that horrifying process. However, chicken is an extremely versatile protein source and one of the more healthy choices of meat. Because of those reasons, we use chicken in many different ways in our house. But I DO want my chicken to have…
