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how to segment citrus fruit
Right now is probably not the most exciting time of the year for fruit, even in Southern California. Sure, we have amazing citrus coming our of our ears, but that’s pretty much it. Pomegranates and persimmons just finished. Even...
how to thicken soups and stews without cream, butter or flour
I make a lot of soups and stews for the family, especially from September through May. I know many of you have been freezing your buns off on the East Coast and Midwest lately and are likely...
in the vegan kitchen: christmas with jenni kayne and the chalkboard
One of my favorite things to do is plan menus for special occasions and holidays. I'm sure you gathered from my multiple enthusiastic posts leading up to Thanksgiving that I really enjoy the whole process, but my main goal...
rice and arsenic — what you need to know
This post is part of a series I am doing for Positively Positive.
I first heard of arsenic from the movies. It was an effective way to poison someone, and it went with old lace. Recently, we were warned...
planning a happy thanksgiving — 1 week and counting
This post was originally published on November 17, 2011.
Wow, the last three weeks have gone by so quickly! Not only am I very excited to celebrate Thanksgiving -- we have a super fun crew joining us this year --...
planning a happy thanksgiving — 2 weeks and counting
This post was originally published on November 10, 2011.
Thanksgiving is 2 weeks away! Is the exclamation point there to emphasize panic or joy? I'm excited! I've been teaching quite a few Thanksgiving-themed classes as of late and I'm feeling...
how to make pie crust
I am a total sucker for seasonal fruit desserts, and pies are no exception, especially in the summer and fall. But we know each other well enough by now to know that I’m not a big dessert pusher. I...
planning a happy thanksgiving — 3 weeks and counting
Wishing all of you affected by Hurricane Sandy a speedy recovery!
This post was originally published on Thursday, November 3, 2011.
If you followed the advice in my post last Thursday, perhaps you now have a general idea of how...
planning a happy thanksgiving — 4 weeks and counting
This post was originally published on October 27, 2011. I adore Thanksgiving. I love the traditions, the food, the Macy’s parade on television while I am making my pies, the football games. I love moving the family room furniture...
how to cook beans from scratch
This is the time of year when I start to make more bean-based soups and chilis. And as soon as it stops being 80 degrees around here, I'll get right on that. Actually, regardless of the season,...
