From the monthly archives:

August 2010

Homemade Chamomile-Infused Simple Syrup

August 11, 2010

I like to turn my weekly trips to the farmers’ market into my own version of Iron Chef.  I seek out ingredients that are new to me, that I’ve never cooked with or eaten before, and then try to think up creative recipes to translate them into something amazing. Recently said ingredient was fresh chamomile.  [...]

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Meatless Monday: Scrambled Egg and Potato Breakfast Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa

August 9, 2010

Today’s post is brought to you by the color purple. Yes, purple. I found myself inspired by some Purple Passion Potatoes that Tasteful Selections sent me to experiment with for their recipe contest. Suddenly I started noticing other unusually purple produce at my local farmers’ market. Like purple tomatillos… and purple hot peppers. It should [...]

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Fromage Friday: Recipes for National Goat Cheese Month

August 6, 2010

Did you know that August is National Goat Cheese Month?  I sure didn’t and it’s practically my signature ingredient.  I guess it shouldn’t suprise me since it seems like there is a national day or month for EVERYTHING.  But since I do love goat cheese, I’m more than happy to celebrate by eating a little extra. [...]

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Plant. Water. Eat. Repeat. – Adventures in Urban Gardening & a Recipe Featuring Tomatoes

August 4, 2010

Outdoor space.  It was high on my list desired apartment features, right next to the kitchen of my dreams.  I fantasized about outdoor entertaining and a spot to read a book on a cool summer night.  But mostly, I thought about gardening.  I’m not sure where this passion comes from.  Maybe it all stems back [...]

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Meatless Monday: Eggplant and Goat Cheese Dip

August 2, 2010

How much should you miss a city you lived in for 8+ years?  It’s something I’ve been thinking about lately as today is my five month anniversary of leaving Boston and  living in Chicago.   Hard to believe it’s been that long since I announced on my birthday I was moving. And left behind the [...]

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