Recipes: Two Ideas for Salami

There’s a part of me that understands not including processed meats in an ancestral-type diet. In general, I try to eat meat in a more untouched state, i.e. chops, steaks, loins, etc. But I’ve made some allowance for tasty, human-altered meats, like salami. And here’s why. Aside from the obvious yum factor, salami provides a […]

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Recipe Shout-Out: Apricots with Basil-Goat Cheese and Almonds

Monday’s recipe was a Shout-Out, so I thought, “Why not make it a Shout-Out week?” I’ve been trying all kinds of fun stuff lately, and there are definitely some stand-outs. So if you haven’t come across these and tried them yet, you should. This appetizer is gorgeous, simple, and rave-worthy (here). Sunset Magazine suggests locating […]

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Quick Link: Asparagus Ideas

The NY Times has several great ideas for that lovely, lithe, seasonal vegetable. Asparagus and Mushroom Salad Asparagus with Anchovies and Capers Asparagus with Gremolata, Lemon, and Olive Oil As any faithful reader knows, asparagus is one of my favorite grilling companions. Hint: you’ll see it again tomorrow. In my kitchen, it rarely gets much […]

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Recipe: Quick & Dirty! New Yawk Deli Roll-Ups

This one was too simple, I wasn’t going to post it. But I’ve been away on vacation to the coast for a few days and I haven’t had a chance to do my reading and keep up-to-date for the blog. So allow me a down day and I’ll give you a bonus recipe. It’s a […]

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Quick Links: All About Hard-Boiled Eggs

Ahh…’tis the season for hard-boiled eggs. Well, anytime’s a good time for hard-boiled eggs, but chances are, especially if you have kids, there will be several in your near future. The San Francisco Chronicle has a piece (here) with several great ideas for what to do with all those eggs the Easter Bunny leaves around. […]

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Recipe: Quick and Dirty! Deli Meat Roll-ups

What’s a sandwich without bread? Knock, knock. Who’s there? Couldya. Couldya who? Couldya please finish this joke for me, I don’t have a punchline. *Ahem* Who needs bread getting in the way of all the yummy stuff anyway? These little rolls are packed with all the flavor of a sandwich or wrap, but without the […]

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