Simplicity in a Radish Recipe

Lessons in life come in many forms. This one is in a quick pickle recipe. Spiced Quick Pickled Radish (makes 1 qt swing top jar) 1 cup water 1 cup sugar (white or raw) 1 cup white vinegar 1 tsp to 1 tbsp black peppercorns 1/4 tsp chili flakes 5 (or more) star anise 1…

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Understanding the right tools to use: Breadmaking

With so many products out there in the marketplace, alongside my ReClaiming project for 2021, I thought I would also reevaluate the tools that are applicable to the recipes I post. Bright idea? I hope! Most of us have SO much tucked away in the kitchen that, truthfully, we forget about most of it… (C’mon,…

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Keeping it Simple: Make it yourself

Want to bake bread? Overwhelmed by how ‘intense’ it seems? Welcome to the introductory recipe that will get you over that hump. The Master (adjusted for a single large boule) 1 1/2 cups warm water (I used approx 100-102 degree tap) 1/2 tbsp active dry yeast 3/4 tbsp coarse kosher salt (next time I will…

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Orecchiette Piccante con Scampi, Asparagi e Piselli

WELCOME SUMMER! (Yes, this recipe I originally posted in the sweltering heat and humidity of a New England late June… but, by updating my site, now you could bring some summer to your winter with it too!) In honor of this, I decided to make a simple, summery pasta last night after seeing some inspiration…

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London Fog Shortbread Cookies

These came from an awesome recipe on this blog HERE that of course I altered a bit, adding a bit more vanilla bean and tea, and using raw sugar for the edges 🙂 Check out how simple this is and how perfect they are with a quick little cup o’ tea or your morning joe: ¼…

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