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Gotta Have Me Some Dumplings

Given the state of the world, vis a vis the pandemic, I sure don't get over to my favorite Dim Sum restaurants in the San Francisco Bay...

Nov 6, 20203 min read

Maple-Miso Baked Acorn Squash

My husband is from far northern New England - up near the Canadian border with New Hampshire. So, as you might guess, maple syrup is a...

Nov 6, 20203 min read

Cranberry Sauce - Ditch That Can, and Make Your Own!

My mother made a unique cranberry relish. Really. I looked forward to it all year. It was straight out of the aqua-kitchen appliance...

Nov 5, 20203 min read

Fall Fruits Are Begging To Become Your Next Salad.

Yes, actually they are. You're missing a bet if you're relying on the same, tired lettuce and tomato salads. My eyes are drooping just...

Nov 4, 20202 min read

Have You Tried Leek and Potato Soup?

I've been on a trot all weekend, and it only occurred to me this afternoon that I hadn't make the Soup of the Week! Yikes! How could I...

Nov 2, 20204 min read

The Easiest Vegan Brown Gravy Ever

You've been there. Trying to figure out how the gravy got lumpy, and desperately trying to find a way to fix it at the last minute,...

Oct 28, 20204 min read

Creamy Kabocha Broccoli Chowder

Just the other day, I saw a recipe for Cream of Broccoli soup, and since the weather has turned cooler, that seemed pretty good. But,...

Oct 27, 20203 min read

Can't Get Enough Vegan 'Meatloaf'

Have you ever met anyone who didn't LOVE meatloaf? Really? I haven't. Did you know that the dish can actually be traced back to Roman...

Oct 26, 20202 min read

This Ain't Your Mom's Tomato Soup

As the days get shorter, and the temperatures plummet, the need for something warm and comforting seems to go up. The other day, tomato...

Oct 26, 20204 min read

Don't Sacrifice Flavor For Healthier Air-Popped Popcorn

We don't need all the extra salt and 'fake' stuff, that comes in so many of the commercially available popcorn flavorings. This is...

Oct 21, 20203 min read

You Can Learn to Ratatouille, Too.

A friend told me the other day that Ratatouille was a favorite dish, but just too complicated and time consuming to make. Blink. Blink....

Oct 19, 20205 min read

Healthy Meat-Alternative That Lives In Your Pantry

If you're plant-based, have you tried Butler's Soy Curls? I buy six bags at a time, and keep 'em in the pantry. You can use a whole bag...

Oct 19, 20201 min read

Golden Milk For A Cozy Afternoon

I love having some warm Golden Milk on cool autumn afternoons ... and evenings. It's one of those nice, comforting 'before bed' things...

Oct 19, 20202 min read

Simply By Cynthia