Category Archives: in the kitchen

recipes, meal planning, and anything related to this hub of the home.

basil on… anything

i put basil on just about anything. i can hardly count what i’m sharing below as a “recipe” but i love making them because there are no rules and they are quick and tasty. i take a whole grain baguette … Continue reading

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basil and other words that trip me up

my train of thought gets a little off track when i think of the word basil. i don’t know what it is, but there are a few words in the english language which have never come easily. paisley is another one. … Continue reading

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summer recipe: quinoa garden salad

this literally is a garden salad, with many of the ingredients coming from my small garden. ingredients: 1 cup dry quinoa, cooked according to package instructions. let cool in fridge. 1 bunch of fresh chives, snipped (about 1/4 cup) 5 … Continue reading

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mini garden v.2.0 – how’s it doing?

pretty well, actually. this was last year’s little spot: hey, a little haphazard maybe, but it worked. and gave us plenty every few days. you might remember when i first planted this year’s version… i put up a small trellis … Continue reading

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a quick question for you about eggs

when you decorate eggs, do you just boil them? or blow them out? or something else? i tried the blow-out method by poking two holes and, well, blowing the raw egg out. and i’m pretty sure it might lead to … Continue reading

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