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Originally published November 2018 Not even a month into the school year, Isabella had her first sick day. What began as a faint cough on a Friday…

Jan 21

Originally published September 2009 I first tasted homemade ricotta about 10 years ago. It was quite revelatory. Creamy, almost buttery, bits of cheese…

Jan 6

Originally published January 2016 I know what you're thinking. Me, too. I made some, um, let's not call them resolutions—suggestions, yes, that sounds…

Jan 5

Originally published in 2016 In putting together a Pinterest board for National Almond Day yesterday (yeah, there's pretty much a food holiday for every…

Oct 24, 2022

Originally published November 2017 It's well established that as an omnivore, dairy is a part of my life. Still, I love developing recipes that can be…

Oct 24, 2022

German gingerbread spice blend

Oct 9, 2022

Originally published September 2018 Until two weeks ago, I hadn't made homemade applesauce in years. At least eight, in fact. It was one of Virginia's…

Oct 1, 2022

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