I love the holidays; Christmas and New Years are wonderful occasions to celebrate with family and friends. However, this time of year also seems to add extra stress, busyness, and lack of sleep. (Even if they are all for good reasons!) This, along with the added sugar in my diet, and it’s no surprise that I’ve had a tickle […]
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Pears are often an overlooked fruit. Preceded by the prized peach, and competing with what might be the most popular fruit, the apple, pears tend to get little recognition. They can stunningly sweet when ripe, and are lovely in desserts, compotes, or chutneys, They can lend a subtle, sweet note to otherwise savory dishes as well. Not only do I absolutely love pears, they inevitably bring me […]
I love adding lemon juice and zest to recipes. It adds such a fresh, bright flavor to a dish. Just as a basket of lemons brings brightness to the room. I love flowers, don’t get me wrong, but I am a girl of practicalities, and when I can enjoy something that is also very functional, I […]
One of our family’s weeknight staples is chicken. I like to prepare a large batch at once so that we have a substantial protein on hand throughout the week for quick lunches and suppers. Trimming and cutting the chicken breasts into smaller pieces (approx. 4 or 5 pieces per chicken breast) means that the meat does not […]
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